Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
The Philippines Urged to Consider UK’s Science-Based Smoking Cessation Approach
A recent inquiry report issued by the UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group for Vaping (APPG) criticized anti-vaping groups funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, for striving to...
New Zealand: Cars Carrying Under 18’s Must be Smokefree
The initiative is another step towards achieving the Smokefree 2025 goal. “The ban on smoking in cars with children is welcome. We know smoking...
Study: US Tobacco Tax Increases Could Help Achieve Smokefree Goal by 2030
A recent study found that increased tax rates on vaping products are directly proportional to increased smoking rates.The Healthy People 2030 goal is to...
Quitting Smoking After Lung Cancer Diagnosis Improves Prognosis
Titled, “Postdiagnosis Smoking Cessation and Reduced Risk for Lung Cancer Progression and Mortality,” the study was conducted by researchers from the International Agency for...
Otago Study Sends Mixed Messages About Vapes as Quitting Tools
The study titled, “A Descriptive Analysis of Transitions from Smoking to Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) Use: A Daily Diary Investigation,” concluded that quitting...
UK: Call For New Mums to Participate in Study on How to Stay Smoke-Free
A major new study being launched in Norfolk aims to look into the effectivity of BabyBreathe, a new initiative launched in Norfolk, where health...
Philippines Applauded For Progressive And Risk-Proportionate Vape Laws
House Bill 9007, aims to regulate the sale and manufacture of vaping and heated tobacco products, and prevent sales to minors.“The world is watching...
The PMTA Process Forces THR Advocate to Shut Her Small-Town Vape Shop
When the high complex, costly and compulsory PMTA process began, following a tough period due to COVID-19, Murray decided to let her licence expire.Skip...
