Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
Mexico’s Vape Ban Deemed Unconstitutional
Mexico has set new stringent tobacco regulations as part of the General Law for Tobacco Control reform, with the aim of curbing smoking and...
THR Experts Condemn The WHO’s Proposed Vape Flavour Ban
The WHO's stance is not only misguided but also dangerously out of touch with science.Last month the World Health Organization's (WHO) issued a statement...
Ireland Discards Proposed Vape Tax in the Name of Tobacco Harm...
Research has indicated that increasing vape taxes can lead to higher smoking rates, particularly among young adults.The Irish Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath, has...
More of Australia’s Ineffective Vape Restrictions Go Into Effect
As of January 1st, 2024, Australia implemented a series of regulatory changes to restrict access to vaping products, aiming to address loopholes that allowed...
The European Parliament Has Officially Recognized Vaping as a Smoking Cessation...
While the NCD report is significant, it is not a legal document.The European Parliament has officially recognized the substantial role of vaping in smoking...
GSTHR Report Discusses The Benefits of Tobacco Harm Reduction For Homelessness
On average, homeless men die at 44 years old, compared to 76 in the general population, while women die at 42 years old, compared...
Studies Looking Into The Effect of Vaping on Chronic Respiratory Conditions
The study, "Association between e-cigarette use and asthma among US adolescents: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System 2015–2019," utilized data from the Youth Risk Behavior...
Portugal Undermines Smoking Cessation Efforts With New Vape Restrictions
The proposed vape restrictions include a ban on flavours, setting nicotine limits, a ban on disposables and a tax equal to the one on...
