Disposable vapes reversing historic trend by driving up nicotine use in England The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009 The Independent UK · May 23, 2024
Vaping in schools: Ontario’s $30 million for surveillance and security won’t address student needs Ontario’s recent education budget announced a “back to basics” funding formula, which includes $30 million to install vape detectors and security upgrades — measures which will expand the surveillance of students in schools. The Conversation · May 23, 2024
Underage vaping is on the rise: here’s how young New Zealanders are finding it so easy to access Despite measures to reduce young people’s access to vapes, many countries are recording rising use by underage adolescents, especially since refillable “pod mods” and disposable devices have become widely available. The Conversation · May 21, 2024
Just One Hour On Social Media Doubles Risk Of Smoking, Vaping Among Youth: Study While spending as little as one hour on social media could double the risk of smoking and vaping, those likely to be glued to social media with more than seven hours of daily use could face triple the risk, the study revealed. Medical Daily · May 20, 2024
Children who spend a lot of time on social media ‘more likely to vape’ Researchers say social media companies have ‘substantial power’ to reduce young people’s exposure to smoking and vaping The Independent UK · May 16, 2024
Teens At Risk Of Exposure To Toxic Lead And Uranium From Frequent Vaping: Study Teenagers who frequently vape may face increased exposure to harmful metals like lead and uranium, which could potentially impact brain and organ development adversely, a study revealed. Medical Daily · Apr 30, 2024
Women should give up vaping if they want to get pregnant, study suggests Research finds hormone that indicates fertility at lower levels in vapers and tobacco smokers The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2024
Vaping may damage fertility in women, study suggests New figures show one in five British women vape while trying to get pregnant Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2024
Major report finds girls vaping more than boys: Tech & Science Daily podcast A huge international report has found that England leads the world in under-age drinking - and that girls are drinking, smoking and vaping more than boys in the UK. Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2024
Girls in UK drinking, vaping and smoking more than boys, study shows The study shows that two-fifths of girls in England and Scotland have vaped by the age of 15 Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2024
Chill Brands suspends CEO over 'use of inside information' VAPING and CBD product maker Chill Brands today suspended its chief executive Callum Sommerton over allegations about “the use of inside information”. Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2024
Number attempting to quit vaping doubles, Quitline data shows Quitline Victoria data shows 14% of vaping clients attempted to quit in 2024 first quarter – twice the amount as last year The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2024
Push for tough vaping laws amid 'prohibition' concerns The Greens have raised "prohibition" concerns about tough new vaping laws but health ministers from around the country want the legislation to be fast-tracked. AAP · Apr 19, 2024
MPs vote for smoking ban despite Tories’ division over policy Rishi Sunak suffers blow to his authority as 57 of his own MPs vote against his plan and over 100 abstain The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024
The Canberra Times · Apr 13, 2024 'Prohibitionist policy': Davidson refuses to sign vaping dangers letter Greens minister says not enough is being done on harm reduction.
AAP · Apr 12, 2024 Holding the smoke, students find new way to hide vaping An inquiry into vaping has heard students are coming up with "way worse" methods to avoid detection as a senior police officer warns against criminalisation.
WEKU · Apr 10, 2024 Arizona says century-old abortion ban can be enforced; EPA limits 'forever chemicals' Arizona's Supreme Court says an abortion ban passed during the Civil War should be the law of the land today. The EPA is putting limits on PFAS in drinking water.
Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2024 Vaping plane passenger faces charges Authorities at Mae Fah Luang Airport have identified the passenger who smoked an e-cigarette on a plane departing from Chiang Rai on Sunday.
WEKU · Apr 9, 2024 Young adults who started vaping as teens still can't shake the habit Teen vaping is trending downwards these days. But data from Colorado and around the country show the generation that made Juul cool is still hooked on nicotine.
The Canberra Times · Apr 6, 2024 Laws to remove penalties for nicotine-containing vapes in ACT on cards Emma Davidson says she is working on a bill.
Reason · Apr 2, 2024 Who Can Sue the Food and Drug Administration? If doctors cannot sue the FDA for failing to restrict pharmaceuticals or other products, can anyone else? And if not, is this a problem?
The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2024 New Australian laws banning vaping ads ‘toothless’ without social media enforcement, experts say Researchers find self-regulation by companies like Meta or TikTok ‘doesn’t work’
The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2024 TikTok bans account of Australian influencer who promoted nicotine pouches in viral videos Bodybuilder Stefan Kohut’s account shut after Guardian Australia report, but others continue to showcase the controversial products
The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2024 Morning Mail: Vaping questions for GP, UN votes for Gaza ceasefire, Trump’s US$279m reprieve Drugs regulator assesses role of websites in handing out prescriptions; US abstains in UN vote for Gaza ceasefire
The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2024 Vaping debate: doctor’s reticence over declaring tobacco money raises questions about conflict of interest Dr Carolyn Beaumont’s website prescribes vapes without a direct consultation, and she has given education presentations without declaring financial support from tobacco company