Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
Good Riddance: Infamous Anti-Vape Extremist S. Glantz Retires Without Explanation
“I have finally retired from UCSF, ready to move to the next phase,” wrote Glantz in a message to colleagues. “I will also be...
US: Louisiana Laws Restrict Vaping in Cars And Improve Access to...
With regards to the part pertaining to cannabis, the amended measures expand Louisiana’s medical marijuana program. This now allows doctors to recommend the substance...
Russia: E-Cigs to Fall Under The Same Regulations as Cigarettes
Launched in 2013, Russia's anti smoking legislative campaign began with the federal law "On Protecting the Health of the Citizens from the Effects of...
What Can Vapers do to Safeguard the Environment?
Data keep indicating that over five trillion butts are generated by smokers each year worldwide. Sadly, many of these tend to pile up in...
US: Minnesota Raises The Tobacco Age Limit to 21
Last December, the federal government increased the tobacco age limit from 18 to 21. To this effect, Minnesota's legislators are hoping that implementing the...
Last Week’s PMTA Deadline: A tragic Doomsday For Many Vape Firms
The Family Smoking Prevention & Tobacco Control Act requires that all tobacco products must receive a PMTA before they can be sold across the...
Gene Variant in People of East Asian Descent May Cause Heart...
"This study highlights the importance of understanding the interplay of genetics with e-cigarette aerosol exposure, as some people may be more susceptible to oxidative...
The Coronavirus Pandemic Leads to Increased Smoking Rates
A recent UK study of about 2,000 people conducted between the 30th of April and the 13th of May in YouGov’s Covid-19 tracker, had...
Why New York Vape Shops are Moving to Native American Reservations
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new $117 billion budget signed last April, has set in place some questionable measures. Amongst other things, it banned flavoured vaping...
Juul Labs to Reduce Its Workforce by More Than Half
Last week Juul Labs Inc. announced that it is planning to lay off more than half of its employees. The cuts will amount to...
