Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
US CDC Survey Finds No Teen Vaping Epidemic
The study found that 9.4% of middle and high schoolers surveyed reported currently vaping. In 2019 this figure was at 20%, and in 2020,...
Recent Figures: Medicinal Cannabis is Becoming Increasingly Popular in New Zealand
“Doctors are increasingly engaged about medicinal cannabis. They’re receiving a lot more enquiries from patients and so they’re keen to learn more about prescribing...
Taiwan’s Vape Ban Will be Counterproductive to Public Health
The amended Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act (菸害防制法), has been approved and bans the sale, manufacture, and supply of vaping products. Moreover, the measure raises...
Western Australia’s Stance on Vaping Will Have Dire Consequences
Despite the national vape ban, vaping is said to be increasingly common especially among young people, and the products are reportedly still easy to...
2022 Survey Reports Significant Rise in Disposable Vapes
The Mirror reported a 279% increase in sales of disposable vapes in the final quarter of 2021 compared to the one before.Recent figures released...
NIH-Funded Study: Smokers Who Switch to Vaping Have Healthier Lifestyles
Participants who reported switching to vaping by age 39 reported better physical health, they also exercised more and had a more active social life....
Taiwan Passes Ban on Vaping Products
If signed into law, the amended Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act (菸害防制法), would ban the sale, manufacture, and supply of vaping products. Moreover, the measure...
New Study Says Juul Has Fuelled Surge In Youth Tobacco Use
The authors do not differentiate between vaping and tobacco use, and therefore do not take into account that the increase in vaping has decreased...
