Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
WHO vs. Smokers: World No Tobacco Day Misses the Mark on Adult Smoking Cessation...
As the World Health Organization (WHO) marked the 37th annual World No Tobacco Day on May 31st, the global spotlight was once again on...
Will the FDA “Save” Vaping or Bury It? Questions Swirl Around New Leadership
The recent appointment of Dr. Martin Makary as Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stirred alarm within the tobacco harm...
Countdown to Crises: The UK’s Disposables’ Vape Ban (Part 2)
As the UK edges closer to implementing a nationwide ban on disposable vapes on June 1, 2025, a growing chorus of concern is emerging...
Countdown to Crisis: The UK’s Disposable Vape Ban and Its Unintended Consequences
The United Kingdom has long been a global leader in tobacco harm reduction (THR), advocating for the use of safer nicotine products like e-cigarettes...
Beyond the Panic: How Are Our Policies Keeping Up With Evolving Youth Substance Use?
A sweeping survey of nearly 114,000 15- and 16-year-olds across 37 European countries has revealed a compelling shift in adolescent behavior. While traditional forms...
As Vaping Rises, Smoking Drops : The Pitfalls of Overregulation Across the EU Should...
Luxembourg is experiencing a notable public health milestone: smoking rates are on a clear downward trajectory. The most recent data, commissioned by the Cancer...
The Double-Edged Salt: Exploring the Power and Potential Pitfalls of Pod-Style Vaping
As harm reduction advocates worldwide continue to navigate the evolving landscape of nicotine alternatives, new research sheds light on a persistent concern: the attractiveness...
The Alleged Link Between Popcorn Lung and Vaping: Debunking the Myth with Science
A recent alarmist headline—“Teen’s Lung Damage Highlights Hidden Dangers of Flavored Vaping”—has reignited an old, unfounded panic: the claim that vaping causes “popcorn lung.”...
