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HTPs put far less stress on vision than smoking, world-first CoEHAR study finds

Heated tobacco products (HTPs) cause significantly lower levels of oxidative stress and inflammation in eye tissues compared to cigarettes Cigarette smoke is proven to be harmful for eye health, increasing the risk of inflammation and oxidative damage Smoking is a confirmed risk…

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Vapes have no significant impact on lung function, new CoEHAR umbrella review finds

No short or medium-term respiratory impact from vaping found Findings true regardless of the pattern of vaping 12 systematic reviews analysed by respected CoEHAR team Findings follow separate study showing vaping causes no significant rise in respiratory symptoms Vaping does not cause…

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U.S. tobacco and flavour bans have made no impact on youth smoking or vaping, expert study shows

There are “no associations” between state-level tobacco and flavour restrictions and smoking and vaping rates There are “no clear patterns” that policy effects varied by age The way adolescents obtain cigarette and vapes has “shifted little” despite policy changes It is essential…

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Vapes linked to lower cardiac risks in people with HIV, new study finds

Vapes may pose lower cardiovascular risks in people with HIV compared to cigarettes, a new study has found. The UCLA-led study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, examined how smoking and vaping affect the early stages of atherogenesis -…

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Smokers who choose menthol or mint vapes stay off cigarettes for longer, study finds

Smokers who switch to menthol or mint flavoured vapes quit cigarettes for longer than those who use tobacco flavour, a new study has found. The study, published in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research, set out to understand the role of vape…

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Vaping not scientifically linked to severe respiratory issues, University of Catania evidence review finds

No significant link found between exclusive vape use and severe respiratory issues among people who have never smoked Associations with mild respiratory symptoms “tenuous and variable” Lack of studies looking only at vapers who have never smoked Researchers urge healthcare providers to…

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Restricting vape flavours cuts vaping but increases smoking for young adults, study finds

Flavour restrictions in the U.S. lead to 3.6 per cent cut in vaping - and 2.2 per cent RISE in smoking Flavour bans lead to 3.1 to 4.4 additional daily smokers for every five fewer daily vapers Bans on flavours therefore ‘potentially…

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No evidence vaping leads to smoking among youth, review by leading health experts finds

Large scale review of 126 studies refutes ‘gateway theory’ that vaping leads to smoking Evidence suggests opposite could be true, that vaping leads to LESS youth smoking Among larger studies, smoking rates decreased as vaping rates increased Previous research from same team…

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Vaping helps young adult smokers to quit, new study finds

Vaping increases the likelihood of young adults stopping smoking, a new study has found. The research, published in the journal Addictive Behaviors, looked at whether inhaling cannabis or vaping helps or undermines young adults’ attempts to quit smoking. It found that among…

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