Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
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,...
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...
