Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
Australia Includes Anti-Vaping Programme in Schools. Will This Actually Solve Anything?
Australia has introduced a national school-based anti-vaping program, OurFutures, aimed at curbing youth vaping. Developed by the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre, it targets students...
CDC Data Confirm Declining Smoking Rates in Parallel to Increased Vaping
Global studies consistently demonstrate a clear trend: as vaping rates rise, smoking rates fall. Research across various countries highlights how vaping serves as a...
Recent THR Advocacy Efforts: CAPHRA Demands Seat at COP11 While EU Citizens Fight Harsh...
Consumers of safer nicotine alternatives feel increasingly marginalized as their needs are being ignored by the very agencies which are meant to be safeguarding...
What Does Science Tell us About The Likely Effects of the U.K.’s Disposable Vapes...
14% of respondents saying they would resume smoking once disposable vapes become unavailable, while 6.9% said they would turn to illicit souces to continue...
More Studies Confirm That Vaping is Significantly Safer Than Smoking for Respiratory Health
While many health organizations and professionals assume that vaping must have adverse effects on respiratory health, studies have actually shown that exclusive e-cigarette use,...
Asia Moves Further Towards Nicotine Prohibition (Hence Away From Decreasing Smoking Rates)
Generally, Asia appears to favour tobacco prohibition over harm reduction, with many countries in the region maintaining strict bans or heavily restrictive regulations on...
It’s Official: Sweden Will be the First Country Worldwide to Reach Smoke-free Goal
Instead of prohibition, Sweden promotes safer nicotine alternatives such as snus, oral nicotine pouches, and vapes, supported by public education and a tax policy...
More Data Emerges About Links Between Teen Vaping and Psychological and Personality Factors
Research has consistently indicated that multiple factors drive teen vaping, including stress, psychological issues, and specific personality traits. Some studies have linked high levels...
