Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
Flavours and Facts: Choosing Science Over Stigma
As smoking continues to claim more than eight million lives every year, a growing number of public health experts argue that current tobacco control...
Science Advances But Policy Regresses: The Global War on Nicotine Pouches
A recently published international study based on a trial conducted in 2024, has shed new light on the evolving landscape of nicotine pouch technology,...
U.S. Trade Wars, Vape Shortages, and the New Nicotine Cold War
The global vaping industry is at a critical juncture, as escalating U.S. tariffs, aggressive enforcement actions, and shifting trade dynamics cause ripples well beyond...
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...
