Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
RELX CEO Highlights That E-Cigarettes Are Disrupting The Tobacco Market
“This correlation indicates that when e-cigarette uptake among adult smokers increases, traditional cigarette smoking goes down,” said Du as quoted by the Khaleej Times....
Indonesia Contemplates a Ban on Vaping Products
"We will consider (the prohibition of e-cigarettes), but in principle, everything that is dangerous will be prohibited by the government," Amin stated at the...
Australian State MPs Ask For Crackdown of Illicit Vape Imports at Borders
The 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey showed a 23% increase in vapers.Last year, Australia’s Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt had announced a new...
Kiwis Must Have Their Say on Proposed Vape Restrictions
Kiwis have until the 15th of March at 5pm to submit.New Zealand’s Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall has launched a consultation document about...
Study: Varenicline Should be Used to Help Diabetic Smokers Quit
Whilst considered significantly effective, Varenicline known to cause significant moderate to severe psychological side effects.Titled, “Efficacy and Safety of Varenicline for Smoking Cessation in...
Australia: Victoria Health Authorities Push For Tighter Vape Laws
Victoria's health promotion foundation is urging the federal government to take action and set further vape restrictions in order to prevent teen vaping rates...
Study Claims That Secondhand Vapour Exposure Can Cause Serious Respiratory Issues
Titled, “Secondhand nicotine vaping at home and respiratory symptoms in young adults,” the study looked for any adverse health effects of exposure to secondhand...
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,...
