Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
Mixed Opinions About Dual Use – Based on What Facts?
Dual use of vapes and cigarettes sparks debate. Proponents argue that vaping reduces harm by lowering cigarette consumption, citing studies showing improved health. However,...
Mexico’s Proposal to Include Vape Ban in Constitution Has Now Been...
In November, Mexico’s government announced plans to ban vaping products by the end of the year. However taking it one step further, before leaving...
The Persistent Issue of Non-Complaint U.K. Vape Retailers – What Can...
The surge in youth vaping has highlighted critical shortcomings in age verification practices among retailers, with statistics showing that 1 in 5 children had...
A Short Lived Victory For THR in The EU As Previously...
Last week, the European Parliament rejected a resolution presented by the European Commission (EC), proposing restricting vaping alongside smoking in outdoor spaces. At the...
How Will the New Trump Administration Impact U.S. Tobacco Policy: Experts...
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), pending congressional confirmation. Given that his views...
Australia Includes Anti-Vaping Programme in Schools. Will This Actually Solve Anything?
Australia has introduced a national school-based anti-vaping program, OurFutures, aimed at curbing youth vaping. Developed by the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre, it targets students...
CDC Data Confirm Declining Smoking Rates in Parallel to Increased Vaping
Global studies consistently demonstrate a clear trend: as vaping rates rise, smoking rates fall. Research across various countries highlights how vaping serves as a...
Recent THR Advocacy Efforts: CAPHRA Demands Seat at COP11 While EU...
Consumers of safer nicotine alternatives feel increasingly marginalized as their needs are being ignored by the very agencies which are meant to be safeguarding...
