Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
Looking Into The Effects of Vaping on Reproductive Health
Reproductive biologist Dr. Ali Honaramooz and his research team, are designing an experiment allowing researchers to identify and study the effects of e-cigarette use...
Philippine Dental Group Discusses Safer Nicotine Alternatives
Harm reduction should not stop with things related to substance abuse.“We are convincing our patients to stop smoking. But if our patients cannot quit,...
Kiwi Brand Gains First Licence to Manufacture Medicinal Cannabis
Helius now becomes the 20th on Medsafe’s list of medicine manufacturers in New Zealand."This is our most significant milestone yet at Helius. The GMP...
Systematic Review: Vapers More Likely to Remain Abstinent From Smoking
The study compared the effectiveness of nicotine e-cigs with licensed nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) and nicotine-free based control conditions, for smoking cessation. Titled, “A...
Clive Bates on What is Missing in The EU Beating Cancer Plan
“Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan” (EBCP), aims to create a ‘tobacco-free generation’ by 2040. It is based on four key pillars: prevention, early diagnosis, treatment,...
Recent TAV 8 Panel Discussion Tackles WHO’s Recent Tobacco Report
TAV 8 also announced the launch of a new global advocacy initiative which encourages sharing smoking cessation success stories from around the world.Premiering at...
NZ Smokefree Plan Should Promote E-Cigarettes as Safer Alternatives
“Back in 2011 when Smokefree 2025 was launched, it was viewed as doable albeit requiring serious and deliberate government programmes and intervention. However, nine...
An Episode on Regulator Watch Challenges Health Canada’s War on Vaping
Health Canada itself freely admits that thanks to vaping, smoking rates are decreasing.Based on evidence from previous studies, experts in the field have long...
