Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
Hawaii Lawmakers Propose a 70% Tax Rate on Vaping Products
Setting harsh vape taxes on vaping products just leads to an increase in cigarette sales.Currently vapes have a general excise tax of between 4.1%...
International THR Experts Condemn The Misinformation on Nicotine
While physicians tend to play a primary role in helping smokers quit, in most cases this opportunity is being lost.Director of the Tobacco Dependence...
Juul in Talks With Three Tobacco Giants Over Possible Deals
Earlier this month it was reported that Juul has had to be bailed out by board members and is planning to lay off about...
Most US Doctors Are Uneducated About E-Cigarettes
Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open last April, the current study highlighted that while physicians could play a...
The FDA PMTA Process Favors Products by Tobacco Companies
On January 26th, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized three heated tobacco products manufactured by Philip Morris International(PMI). The agency issued marketing...
Mice Study Says That Vaping Negatively Affects Males’ Heart Health
A new study published in Circulation, suggested that smokers who switch exclusively to vaping reduce their risk of heart disease by 34%.The study titled...
Kiwi Vapers Are Hopeful Due to Newly Appointed Health Minister
Last year Verrall was commended for engaging with a number of health entities gathering opinions about the Government’s Smoke-free action plan, before finalizing it.“The...
A Text-Based Vaping Cessation Program Claimed to Have Helped Thousands Quit
Results from a clinical trial reported that This is Quitting increased vaping cessation rates among young adults aged 18-24 by nearly 40%, compared to...
