Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
Public Health England Reassures Vapers Following US Health Scares
“Our advice on e-cigarettes remains unchanged - vaping isn’t completely risk free but is far less harmful than smoking tobacco. There is no situation...
Massachusetts May Temporarily Ban E-Cigarette Sales
"I'm officially declaring a public health emergency in the Commonwealth due to severe lung disease associated with the use of e-cigarettes and marijuana-infused vaping...
US Survey: Increase in Exposure to Second-Hand E-Cigs Among Minors
The study titled, “Exposure to second-hand e-cigarettes increasing among young people,'' was carried out by researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and published in the...
India Announces Complete E-Cigarette Ban
"Unfortunately, e-cigarettes got promoted initially as a way in which people can get out of the habit of smoking cigarettes. It was to be...
UK Study: Smoking Decreased by 15% in 7 Years
The study titled, “Comparison of Trends in Self-reported Cigarette Consumption and Sales in England, 2011 to 2018,” was published in the journal Jama Network...
Walmart to Stop Selling E-cigarettes in the US
The decision was taken due to "uncertainty" with regards to e-cig regulations across the US, said the retailer. "Given the growing federal, state and...
Juul CEO Emphasizes That Non-Smokers Should Not Take-Up Vaping
"Don't vape. Don't use Juul," said Burns in an interview with Tony Dokoupil on CBS This Morning. "Don't start using nicotine if you don't have...
New York Governor Proposes Ban on Flavoured Vaping Products
The governor said that an emergency meeting is being held in order to discuss the ban. “Manufacturers of fruit and candy-flavored e-cigarettes are intentionally...
