Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
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....
WHO Nicotine Pouch Report Sparks Backlash as Experts Highlight Safer Alternatives Are Being Ignored
The latest report from the World Health Organisation on nicotine pouches has stirred more debates about tobacco harm reduction, especially among experts in the...
Clickbait Obsession: Makary’s FDA Exit Revealed Media’s Preference for Political Theater Over Science
After being criticised for the insurmountable PMTA process for years, the FDA recently relaxed enforcement on some unauthorised vaping products and approved the first...
