Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
Do Teen Vapers Try to Quit Vaping? What Does Science Tell Us?
A recent study has revealed a significant shift in tobacco use among young adults, with more individuals initiating a nicotine habit via vaping than...
Concerning Anti-Tobacco Harm Reduction Moves in Nordic Countries, Despite Sweden’s Success
The potential negative outcomes of the measures, include the growth of illicit markets and a possible shift back to smoking for consumers.Finland has announced...
Will Belgium’s Smoking Cessation Strategy be Effective?
Belgium struggles with high smoking rates, with 24% of the population being current smokers, resulting in approximately 14,000 smoking-related deaths annually.Belgium's Health Minister, Frank...
Another Study Refutes The Gateway Theory Stating The Opposite is True
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift away from smoking tobacco: a highly lethal habit, towards vaping, which science has shown us...
South Africa’s Controversial Tobacco Bill
For many, the most concerning aspects of the bill are the severe penalties it proposes, such as an imprisonment of ten years, even for...
Cambridge Study Says Smoking in Pregnancy is Riskier Than Previously Thought
Pregnant smokers were almost three times as likely to experience premature births than non-smokers, in what is significantly higher than previously estimated.The study, “Objective...
Taiwan Launches Public Consultation on Vape Flavours
As a result of a 2022 survey indicating a 2.6% increase in the use of flavoured vapes among adults, especially women, health officials in...
A Clearer Picture of the Vape Regulations Coming Ahead for Australia
Health Minister Mark Butler has stated said that he aims to implement "the toughest vaping laws in the world" to address vaping, which he...
