Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
Another Review Finds That Vaping Helps Smokers Quit For Good
E-cigarettes containing nicotine were more effective in helping people quit smoking than other alternatives, such as nicotine gum or patches.The 2021 Cochrane review looking...
Australian Vape Report Fails to Consider Crucial Factors
Using a smartphone app in combination with vaping, increased the odds of quitting by 74% compared to not using an app.Commissioned by outgoing Minister...
Taiwan Ministry of Health Reported That Vaping Rates Have Doubled in...
The Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act would raise the local tobacco age limit from 18 to 20.While data show that vaping rates doubled between 2018...
Alaska Governor Vetoes Law Raising Tobacco Age Limit and Vape Tax
Senate Bill 45 was first introduced by Sen. Gary Stevens with the intention of discouraging young people from smoking and vaping, only to be...
The Relationship Between Vaping and Gum Disease
Published in mBio, the latest of the series of studies, discussed the unique oral microbiome found in vapers, highlighting that is a less healthy...
Forbes’ Chairman Condemns the FDA’s Stance on Vapes
A recent study examining data from the US PATH Surveys, found that 'risk misperceptions' about vaping are still on the rise.Forbes highlights that while...
Study Questions Whether Vaping Promotes Smoking or Smoking Cessation?
After a 24 month check in, 63% of e-cigarettes-only users transitioned to abstinence.Titled, “Is e-cigarette use associated with persistence or discontinuation of combustible cigarettes?...
Tobacco Giant BAT Invests in Cannabis Startup Alongside Snoop Dogg
BAT has recently reported a 51% rise to 2.05 billion pounds in adjusted sales of its “new categories” product line which includes e-cigarettes, heated...
