Smokers increasingly overestimate vaping risk - study
Perceptions are shifting on the harm of vaping vs. smoking among smokers in England.
Vaping is proven to expose users to significantly fewer toxins and at lower levels compared to smoking cigarettes, which release harmful chemicals. [ more ]
Ex-smokers who vape are twice as likely to die from cancer, study says
E-cigarettes may not be a safer alternative, as switching to vapes could lead to a higher risk of lung cancer compared to quitting cold turkey. [ more ]
I'm a GP: Here are my 3 top tips to help you quit vaping for good
Dr. Katie Tryon, Director of Health and Strategy at Vitality, offers tips to quit vaping. Vapers often underestimate risks and face negative health impacts. Peer influence and appeal contribute to vaping trends. [ more ]
Vaping now more common than smoking among young people and the risks go beyond lung and brain damage
Vaping among young people surpasses cigarette smoking, driven by curiosity, flavors, and peer connections, posing risks like brain and lung harm. [ more ]
Existing research on the health impact of e-cigarettes on pregnant women and their babies has been mixed.
A new study published in the journal Addiction suggests that vaping nicotine in pregnancy is not associated with adverse effects on mothers or babies. [ more ]
I'm up for fight over nanny state accusations, says Keir Starmer
Labour leader Keir Starmer announces plans for supervised toothbrushing in schools to tackle tooth decay in children.
The Labour Party's Child Health Action Plan includes banning flavoured vapes for children and implementing a junk food advertisement watershed at 21:00. [ more ]