Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
WHO’s Backwards Nicotine Strategy Draws Fact Check and Fresh Criticism
As the World Health Organization intensifies its campaign against nicotine pouches, vaping products and other smoke-free alternatives, a glaring reality challenges the global public...
Australia Insists on Opting for Nicotine Prohibition, Despite Failing Miserably
Recent stats from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that nicotine use skyrocketed by nearly 40% from 2017 to 2025, despite the country...
Why Is the EU Consulting Again? The Tax Debate Returns Despite Existing Expert and...
As European policymakers prepare to overhaul tobacco taxation rules, a growing number of economists, public health experts and tobacco harm reduction advocates are warning...
France’s Criminilization of Nicotine Pouches Raises Questions Over Tobacco Harm Reduction Policy
France's infamous ban on nicotine pouches has sparked a real debate about tobacco policy all over Europe. Under France’s new rules, nicotine pouches are...
Tobacco Harm Reduction: An Especially Beneficial Public Health Tool for Disadvantaged Groups
Even after years of anti-smoking campaigns and stricter tobacco policies, smoking remains a major issue, especially in disadvantaged communities. While on the decline overall,...
Psychedelics, Vapes and Smart Apps: Smoking Cessation Science Evolves Beyond Traditional NRTs
Smoking cessation research keeps evolving. For decades, public health strategies focused on abstinence, pharmaceutical nicotine replacement therapies, and behavioural interventions. Today, a growing body...
Global Vaping Research 2026: Cancer Concerns, Nicotine Science and Smoking Cessation Evidence
Over the past decade, the discussion around vaping has evolved from mostly a theory about reducing harm to one backed by a wealth of...
World Vape Day vs World No Tobacco Day: A Growing Divide Over Strategy Despite...
For the millions of smokers trying to kick the smoking habit, there’s a significant difference between World Vape Day and World No Tobacco Day....
