Number of UK adults who vape reaches record level, report finds Experts demand fresh focus on harms of nicotine products as number who both smoke and vape doubles The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2024
Vaping and e-cigarettes: The lung cancer risk you need to know The allure of vaping and e-cigarettes as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes has led to a surge in popularity, particularly among young people. However, the long-term health consequences of these devices remain a growing concern. While the debate continues, mounting evidence points to a potential link between vaping and… The Times of India · Aug 4, 2024
How to talk to your kids about the dangers of vaping, as report finds almost one million have tried it this year Stay calm, discuss the risks and work with their teachers, says an expert. The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024
SAMHSA finds increase in nicotine vaping, treatment uptake - Roll Call Mental health and substance use issues have largely remained stable since 2021, but more people received treatment in 2023 compared to 2022. Roll Call · Jul 30, 2024
Vaping and mental health are closely linked. That can make quitting even harder Vaping is in your news feed for its regulation, impact on public health and effects on young people. The Conversation · Jul 22, 2024
Clearing the Air: How College Sports Venues are Handling the Rise of Disposable Vapes Recently, disposable vapes have presented college sports venues with unique challenges. Once known for hosting large crowds and cultivating vibrant community gatherings, administrators now must address how vape use affects attendees at games; ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 19, 2024
FDA OKs best-selling e-cigarette Vuse Alto, but only in tobacco flavor Federal health officials have authorized sales of Vuse Alto, the best-selling e-cigarette in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration made the decision Thursday, allowing Reynolds American to keep its reusable e-cigarette on the market for years to come The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024
SCOTUS Will Decide Whether the FDA's 'Regulatory Switcheroos' on Vaping Were 'Arbitrary and Capricious' The 5th Circuit ruled that the agency violated the Administrative Procedure Act when it rejected applications from manufacturers of flavored nicotine e-liquids. Reason · Jul 3, 2024
Fight over flavored vapes lands at Supreme Court - Roll Call The decision comes weeks after the FDA authorized the marketing of the first menthol-flavored vaping products. Roll Call · Jul 2, 2024
Australians now need a prescription to buy a vape under new ‘world-leading’ law The law restricts vape sales to pharmacies and will temporarily require a doctor’s prescription for the buyer. Fortune · Jul 1, 2024
Australia Introduces Tough Anti-Vaping Laws Australia enforces strict anti-vaping laws to curb youth appeal, sparking concerns about potential black market and impact on public health. Top News · Jul 1, 2024
The sale of vapes outside pharmacies has been banned across Australia – here’s what you need to know E-cigarette packaging and flavours will be tightly restricted, and until October adults will need to get a prescription from their GP to buy a therapeutic vape The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2024
Albanese links new energy plan to cost-of-living crisis Cost-of-living support in the form of tax cuts and higher pay for minimum-wage workers are among changes to come into effect in the new financial year. AAP · Jun 29, 2024
The week in audio: Sonic Fields; Buried: The Last Witness; The Vaping Wars – review A dive into the history of the UK’s music festivals is life-enhancing, while two disturbing investigative series tackle toxic dumping in Wales and the origins of vaping The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2024 ‘I’m like a fine wine connoisseur’: the vapers fuming at Australia’s tough new laws and lack of flavours The so-called toughest vape laws in the world are unfair and might create a new black market, seasoned vapers say
The Canberra Times · Jun 28, 2024 'Every week a young person needs help quitting': GP supports over-the-counter vapes Patients started using flavoured vapes in high school.
AAP · Jun 27, 2024 World-first laws curtailing vape sales pass parliament Vapes will only be able to be sold over the counter at pharmacies under world-leading reforms passed by federal parliament.
The Conversation · Jun 26, 2024 Australians will soon only be able to buy vapes from pharmacies. Should New Zealand follow suit? Australia will become the first country to restrict vape sales to pharmacies from next week. This new policy represents a very different approach to the path Aotearoa New Zealand is taking, and includes some important steps.
The Conversation · Jun 25, 2024 FDA authorized the sale of menthol-flavored e-cigarettes – a health policy expert explains how the benefits may outweigh the risks On June 21, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the marketing of the first electronic cigarette products in flavors other than tobacco in the U.S. Of the four new authorized products, two are sealed, prefilled pods with menthol flavored nicotine liquid that can be used in certain types…
The Guardian - AU · Jun 25, 2024 Pharmacists say they were not consulted on ‘rushed’ Labor-Greens vape deal Federal health minister counters that Pharmacy Guild did not make submission to regulation inquiry and selling vapes still a decision for individual stores
AAP · Jun 24, 2024 Vape ban contested as smokescreen rises over costs Access to vapes will be made harder under new laws but the banning of e-cigarettes is being criticised as counterintuitive for promoting a black market.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2024 Labor says ‘no mandated sanction’ after senator crosses floor – as it happened Follow live
Reason · Jun 24, 2024 FDA Belatedly and Arbitrarily Approves Menthol Vapes The agency's inscrutable approach to harm-reducing nicotine products sacrifices consumer choice and public health on the altar of youth protection.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2024 With the Liberals non-committal on vaping, Labor has been driven into the arms of ‘anti-prohibition’ Greens July deadline means ALP eager to reach agreement, despite some advocates warning against watering down the crackdown
The Conversation · Jun 24, 2024 No more recreational vaping for Australians. From October, vapes will be sold over the counter at pharmacies The Australian Senate is set to pass a bill that will see the end of all vape sales – regardless of nicotine content – from general retailers. From July 1, non-nicotine vapes will no longer be permitted for sale outside of pharmacies.