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Riyan Parag fined for vaping in IPL dressing room

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee after being seen vaping in the dressing room during an Indian Premier League match. The 24-year-old was caught on television coverage inhaling from a device during Tuesday’s…

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Wes Streeting to clamp down on vaping after landmark law passed

The UK has tightened its grip on vapes after the Tobacco and Vapes Bill became law, as ministers target youth use and fresh data warns tax rises could backfire. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the Government would use the new law to…

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Vape metals scare: what the latest study doesn’t tell you

A new vape study is fuelling fresh fears about toxic metals - but experts say the science behind the headlines is far less clear. Published in Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, the research explored whether metals from vape aerosol can build up in…

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Smoke-free by 2040 within reach – but only with wider access to safer nicotine alternatives

A global smoking rate below 5% by 2040 is described as “a realistic, measurable and equitable target” Current tobacco control measures alone are unlikely to reduce smoking fast enough Wider access to “regulated smoke-free nicotine alternatives” could accelerate declines significantly Evidence from…

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The vaping evidence gap: what research shows – and what people believe

A substantial body of research shows that vaping can help people stop smoking and exposes users to far fewer harmful chemicals than cigarettes. But that is not how the story is widely understood. Across Europe and beyond, public perceptions of vaping remain…

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Spain moves to tighten sales channels for vapes and nicotine pouches

Spain’s two main political parties have reached a rare agreement to restrict where vapes and nicotine pouches can be sold, in a move aimed at tightening control over access and distribution. The Popular Party (PP) and Socialist Party (PSOE) backed a non-binding…

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US flavoured vape policy thrown into doubt after Trump intervention

Signals from Donald Trump have thrown fresh uncertainty over US plans to restrict flavoured vaping products, as the administration weighs youth prevention against adult use and industry concerns. Trump said he would meet with representatives from the vaping industry, medical professionals and…

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Nicotine vapes linked to higher quit rates and lower cigarette use, major new review finds

Nicotine vapes were associated with significantly higher quit rates than no vaping at multiple time points People using vapes also smoked fewer cigarettes per day, with consistent reductions across studies Evidence from randomised controlled trials was rated “high” for both quitting and…

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Why do so many vape risk studies fall apart under scrutiny?

For years, headlines have warned that vaping may cause heart attacks, stroke, liver disease, cancer and now even chronic kidney disease. The claims are often sensational - and widely shared. Once they are published in peer-reviewed journals, they can look like hard…

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