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Differing opinions about raising the tobacco age limit to 21

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Richard J. Thoune, who is the health officer for the Jackson County Health Department, pointed out that 95% of smokers begin smoking before the...

Clinical trial: Can e-cigs help homeless smokers quit?

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Research keeps showing that smoking is more prevalent amongst vulnerable groups and those of a lower socio economic status. A study from 2013 looking...

IBVTA about the EU-wide excise tax on vaping products

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Some EU member states along with the EC, are concerned that having different taxes for vaping products in different states may affect competition, the...

UK smoking bans linked to increased psychological well being

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The World Health Organisation (WHO), links smoking directly to 6 million deaths yearly worldwide caused by diseases like cancer, chest infections, strokes and heart...

US study: Vaping less damaging to lungs than smoking

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Regardless of its flavouring, and on the contrary to cigarette smoke, e-cigarette vapor did not affect the ability of surfactant to reduce surface tension.Due...

A vaping policies’ expert opinion on regulating e-cigs as tobacco products

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Alcohol and marijuana are both illegal for minors in every state, yet this has not stopped these youngsters from obtaining and consuming the substances....

Glantz sued for racist & sexist abuse

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Meanwhile an Illinois city is forcing teen vapers into a programme run by an anti-nicotine extremist, while the UK government continues to push for...

US study: Indoor vaping bans lead to more prenatal smoking

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"Pregnant women are highly motivated to quit smoking cigarettes and may believe e-cigarettes are a safe way to do so," said Pesko, who is...