Fergus Mason
Veteran, vaper and writer. All articles express my own opinion and do not necessarily reflect the Editor's view.
Bladder cancer scare debunked as US health groups complain about FDA
Fake bladder cancer scare aimed at vaping
The latest health scare directed at e-cigarettes appeared on Thursday, when a slew of media articles announced that...
More UK vapers quit smoking as FDA faces shake-up
Number of UK switchers rises above 50%
Action on Smoking and Health are increasingly unpopular with vaping advocates thanks to their support for excessive regulations,...
FDA e-cig ban under fire from all sides as safety evidence...
FDA pushes back Deeming deadline
Apparently under pressure from the Trump administration, the FDA has announced a three-month extension of the deadline for e-cigarette manufacturers...
Sudden hope for US vapers as laws stall and heads roll
Trump sacks US Surgeon General
In a surprise move late last Friday night, President Trump’s administration removed controversial Surgeon General Vivek Murthy from his post....
Stanton Glantz – Expert, or Extremist?
Glantz is a professor of medicine in the cardiology division at the University of California, San Francisco, and one of the most influential anti-tobacco...
USA continues push for tough vaping laws despite mounting evidence
US Navy joins anti-vaping militia
The United States Navy has launched a ferocious crackdown on vaping among its personnel, citing safety concerns to justify the...
Progress in New York, but anti-vaping studies continue to appear
New York state budget deletes controversial vape laws
Vapers in New York state have been braced for the worst over the last few weeks as...
Scotland tightens e-cig rules, but new studies bring good news
Scotland bans e-cig sales to under-18s
Scotland’s new health act came into force on 1 April, bringing a range of new restrictions – including a...
