Giving out free vapes in A&E ‘could help thousands of smokers quit,’ report shows
Giving out free vapes to smokers in A&E could help thousands more people quit each year, a new report shows.
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Cross-party group on vaping launched to ensure new UK laws are “fair and balanced”
A cross-party group on vaping has been launched in the UK in a bid to combat harmful misinformation and ensure any new legislation is “fair and balanced.”
Calling out fake news: prohibitionists getting owned by community notes
We’ve seen some really funny - and quite shocking - examples of people who really should know better having their posts torn to shreds by others on the Community Notes feature. So we thought we’d pull together an occasional series where we showcase the best of them.
Researchers and public health groups slam misleading coverage of vape cancer link study
Academics and public health campaigners have slammed coverage of a recent study linking vaping to DNA damage similar to that which causes cancer in smokers.
Spanish vapers ignored by Ministry of Health demand consultation
A petition demanding that the Spanish Health Ministry meet vapers and consumers of other safer nicotine products has gained over 2,000 signatures in just one week.
Belgian disposables ban clears final hurdle
Belgium is set to become the latest country to ban disposables after its proposed law was approved by the European Commission this week.
Half of Slovenian vapers would resort to smoking or the black market if flavours were banned
A flavour ban would put vapers in Slovania at risk by pushing them towards smoking, the black market, or making their own e-liquids, according to a new IPSOS survey.