Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
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...
Teen Vaping: New Research Reveals Old Risks and the Need for Smarter Solutions
New research out of the University of Queensland, consisting of two seperate studies, gives us an idea on both what teens are vaping and...
Harm Reduction in a Tin: A Regulatory Crossroads for Nicotine Pouches
Nicotine pouches are emerging as another tool in the tobacco harm reduction kit. Yet, while they do not involve combustion, their rising popularity, especially...
Unmasking The WHO’s War on Vaping: Why Reform Must Include Adult Choice
On World No Tobacco Day, the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) Secretariat called for a sweeping prohibition of flavours, sweeteners, and other...
