Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
Are Pharma Influence and Policy Confusion Reigning Over the Vape Battle in Malaysia?
....the push to outlaw vaping appears to be less about protecting public health and more about protecting the market for nicotine replacement therapies (NRT),...
Vanished Report: Australia’s Smoking Reversal and the Quiet Cover-Up
Overall adult smoking also ticked up—from 7.9% to 8.3%—marking the first national increase in over a decade. These findings directly contradicted the federal government’s...
When Good Intentions Go Wrong: How The UK’s Hardline Vape Measures are Backfiring
In the weeks following the UK’s nationwide ban on disposable vapes, in line with warnings by tobacco harm reduction experts, new findings suggest that...
The Importance of Balancing Vape Safety, Youth Protection, and Public Education
Campaigns that simply highlight the dangers of vaping may unintentionally push some people back to smoking—an outcome that carries far greater long-term harm.A study...
Another Day Another Vape Study Implies a Causation Where There is None
A recent study published in PLOS Mental Health has reignited discussions about youth tobacco use and mental health. It reported that teens who use...
France’s Nicotine Pouch Ban Delayed Amid Harm Reduction Debate
Originally set to begin in May, the proposed law would not only have banned the production and sale of nicotine pouches, but also their...
A Second Chance for Juul: What This Comeback Means for Harm Reduction
After years of navigating legal challenges and regulatory scrutiny, Juul Labs has received long-awaited approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to...
While Europe Seems Set on Undermining Its Own Smoke-Free Goals, Sweden Fights Back
As debates over tobacco and nicotine regulation heat up across Europe, recent developments in Iceland and the European Union have triggered a strong response...
