Bromley shop fined after hundreds of vapes found next to children's toysA Bromley business was fined for selling illegal vapes and unsafe toys, highlighting the importance of compliance with safety laws.
Teenage E-Cigarette Use Continues to DeclineTeen vaping rates have significantly decreased in 2024, indicating a positive trend in public health efforts.
Teen Smoking Rates Hit a Record LowTeen tobacco use in the U.S. has hit a record low, dropping to 2.25 million students, with significant declines in e-cigarette usage.
Schools are putting vape detectors in bathrooms paid for by JuulE-cigarette use among young Americans has decreased, partly due to schools deploying vape detectors funded by legal settlements against manufacturers.
Exclusive | NYC pol wants to ban disposable vapes in latest e-cig crackdown in bid to wipe out underage usageCouncil member Julie Menin proposes a ban on disposable e-cigarettes to combat underage vaping in New York City.
Teen Vaping Hits 10-Year Low in U.S.Teen vaping rates have dropped to historic lows, with under 6% of high school students vaping, a significant decline from previous years.
Sharp rise in vaping among young adult non-smokersVaping among never-smokers in England has sharply increased, particularly among young adults, raising public health concerns.
Teenage E-Cigarette Use Continues to DeclineTeen vaping rates have significantly decreased in 2024, indicating a positive trend in public health efforts.
Teen Smoking Rates Hit a Record LowTeen tobacco use in the U.S. has hit a record low, dropping to 2.25 million students, with significant declines in e-cigarette usage.
Schools are putting vape detectors in bathrooms paid for by JuulE-cigarette use among young Americans has decreased, partly due to schools deploying vape detectors funded by legal settlements against manufacturers.
Exclusive | NYC pol wants to ban disposable vapes in latest e-cig crackdown in bid to wipe out underage usageCouncil member Julie Menin proposes a ban on disposable e-cigarettes to combat underage vaping in New York City.
Teen Vaping Hits 10-Year Low in U.S.Teen vaping rates have dropped to historic lows, with under 6% of high school students vaping, a significant decline from previous years.
Sharp rise in vaping among young adult non-smokersVaping among never-smokers in England has sharply increased, particularly among young adults, raising public health concerns.
Having Trouble Quitting Vaping? You're Not the Only OneMany smokers transitioning to vaping end up addicted to e-cigarettes instead, complicating the smoking cessation narrative.
NHS offers 'improved' stop smoking pillNHS England introduces Varenicline, an effective stop smoking pill, potentially helping over 85,000 smokers quit annually.
Ex-smokers who vape are twice as likely to die from cancer, study saysE-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.
Having Trouble Quitting Vaping? You're Not the Only OneMany smokers transitioning to vaping end up addicted to e-cigarettes instead, complicating the smoking cessation narrative.
NHS offers 'improved' stop smoking pillNHS England introduces Varenicline, an effective stop smoking pill, potentially helping over 85,000 smokers quit annually.
Ex-smokers who vape are twice as likely to die from cancer, study saysE-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.
No One Needs a Vape With a ScreenTobacco companies are introducing screen-equipped e-cigarettes that may make them more appealing and potentially addictive, particularly to youth.
WHO vaping report: Tobacco companies target kids DW 05/29/2024E-cigarette companies target children with flavors and designs to create lifelong addiction.
Juulers Got a Bunch of Money Out of Thin Air. Here's How They Plan to Spend It.Juul Labs must pay $45 million in damages for misleading marketing, leading to compensation for thousands of vapers.
No One Needs a Vape With a ScreenTobacco companies are introducing screen-equipped e-cigarettes that may make them more appealing and potentially addictive, particularly to youth.
WHO vaping report: Tobacco companies target kids DW 05/29/2024E-cigarette companies target children with flavors and designs to create lifelong addiction.
Juulers Got a Bunch of Money Out of Thin Air. Here's How They Plan to Spend It.Juul Labs must pay $45 million in damages for misleading marketing, leading to compensation for thousands of vapers.
87% of branded vape posts on Instagram violate FDA guidelines, research findsVape brands are mostly violating FDA guidelines on health warnings in social media posts, posing risks to youth.
Exclusive | No vaping in the boys' room: E-cig detectors would be required in NYC schools under billNew York City schools may soon install e-cigarette detectors as lawmakers aim to curb youth vaping.
Don't Get Burned by Bad Vapes: Try These InsteadTrump has shifted his stance on vaping, now aiming to protect it while criticizing Biden and Harris as threats to small business.
Vaping could be linked to eight lung diseases, major review findsVaping is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes, but still carries risks of lung diseases.E-cigarettes were found to be linked to eight lung conditions, including asthma, COPD, and bronchitis.
Millions knocked off value of disposable vaping firms ahead of banVaping companies' share prices plummeted after the UK government announced a ban on e-cigarettes to protect children's health.Disposable vapes will be banned in Britain by the end of 2024 or the start of 2025.
Rishi Sunak joins students for lesson on dangers of vapingDisposable vapes will be banned and other e-cigarettes placed behind shop countersStudents discussed the dangers of vaping and the attractive packaging of vapes
87% of branded vape posts on Instagram violate FDA guidelines, research findsVape brands are mostly violating FDA guidelines on health warnings in social media posts, posing risks to youth.
Exclusive | No vaping in the boys' room: E-cig detectors would be required in NYC schools under billNew York City schools may soon install e-cigarette detectors as lawmakers aim to curb youth vaping.
Don't Get Burned by Bad Vapes: Try These InsteadTrump has shifted his stance on vaping, now aiming to protect it while criticizing Biden and Harris as threats to small business.
Vaping could be linked to eight lung diseases, major review findsVaping is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes, but still carries risks of lung diseases.E-cigarettes were found to be linked to eight lung conditions, including asthma, COPD, and bronchitis.
Millions knocked off value of disposable vaping firms ahead of banVaping companies' share prices plummeted after the UK government announced a ban on e-cigarettes to protect children's health.Disposable vapes will be banned in Britain by the end of 2024 or the start of 2025.
Rishi Sunak joins students for lesson on dangers of vapingDisposable vapes will be banned and other e-cigarettes placed behind shop countersStudents discussed the dangers of vaping and the attractive packaging of vapes
More lithium-ion batteries are overheating on planesLithium-ion battery overheating incidents on flights increased by 28% from 2019 to 2023, highlighting safety concerns.
Vapes redesigned to avoid UK crackdown could lead to more waste, say criticsRedesigned vapes may not significantly reduce environmental waste from e-cigarettes despite regulatory changes.
Teens Who Vape Show Higher Levels of Uranium and Lead, Scientists FindE-cigarettes can lead to metal exposure in youths, posing potential long-term health risks.
Boy, 12, arrested as three children collapse after illicit drug' found in vapesThree children in Gwent, Wales became unwell after using vapes allegedly laced with illicit drugs.A 12-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs in connection to one of the incidents.
France to ban smoking on beaches as it seeks to avoid 75,000 tobacco-related deaths per yearFrance will ban smoking on all beaches, in public parks, forests, and other public areas as part of a national anti-tobacco plan.The government will introduce legislation next year to expand the scope of places where fines can be imposed for smoking.Legislators are also planning to outlaw single-use disposable e-cigarettes.
France to ban smoking on all beaches in effort to create tobacco-free generation'France is banning smoking on beaches and in public parks, forests, and near schools.The government is aiming to create the first tobacco-free generation by 2032.Taxes on cigarettes will be increased, and the government wants to ban single-use disposable e-cigarettes.
France to ban smoking on beaches as it seeks to avoid 75,000 tobacco-related deaths per yearFrance will ban smoking on all beaches, in public parks, forests, and other public areas as part of a national anti-tobacco plan.The government will introduce legislation next year to expand the scope of places where fines can be imposed for smoking.Legislators are also planning to outlaw single-use disposable e-cigarettes.
France to ban smoking on all beaches in effort to create tobacco-free generation'France is banning smoking on beaches and in public parks, forests, and near schools.The government is aiming to create the first tobacco-free generation by 2032.Taxes on cigarettes will be increased, and the government wants to ban single-use disposable e-cigarettes.
FDA rolls back Juul marketing ban, reopening possibility of authorizationThe FDA formally withdrew marketing denial orders issued to Juul Labs in 2022, allowing the company to pursue authorization for its e-cigarette sales.