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Vapes risk “renormalising” smoking, claims major new WHO report

WHO says vapes risk “renormalising smoking behaviour,” particularly among youth The 2025 report warns newer nicotine products may reverse public health gains Vapes are described as “addictive and harmful,” and linked to increased cigarette uptake Harm reduction advocates accuse WHO and BMJ…

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Ireland has “taken its eye off the ball” on smoking, warns addiction specialist

Ireland has lost focus on tackling smoking while intensifying efforts to restrict vaping, a leading addiction specialist has said. Dr Garett McGovern, a GP and Medical Director at the Priority Medical Clinic in Dundrum, says the national conversation has become increasingly hostile…

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Irish prime minister brands vaping as “evil” at global health summit

Irish Taoiseach (prime minister) Micheál Martin has branded vaping as “evil” and “the revenge of Big Tobacco” as he called for “the strongest possible measures” to restrict its use. Speaking at the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin on Monday, Martin…

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Most non-combustible nicotine products pose minimal oral health risks, new CoEHAR review finds

Most non-combustible nicotine products (NCNPs) like vapes, nicotine gum, sprays, and snus show no increased risk of oral health issues when compared to placebo. Minor irritation such as a dry mouth or ulcers is likely due to the physical mode of delivery…

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Ukraine admits flavoured vape ban has failed

Ukraine’s ban on flavoured vapes has proved ineffective as users turn to homemade mixtures and unregulated sources, a new national survey shows. The sale of flavoured vapes and e-liquids was banned in Ukraine in July 2023. But according to the research, 64…

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Trump’s tariffs squeeze U.S. vape supply as prices skyrocket

A sudden collapse in vape imports from China to the U.S. has triggered stock shortages, price hikes and panic buying. It follows steep tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump and an intensified federal crackdown on unauthorised vapes. Between May 1 and May…

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Bulgaria’s blanket ban on vapes awaits Brussels approval

Bulgaria is on the brink of banning all vapes with the crackdown awaiting the go-ahead from Brussels. The move has sparked concern among harm reduction advocates, who warn it could reverse hard-won progress in reducing smoking rates. The proposed legislation - which…

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Michael Bloomberg’s Anti-Vaping Crusade: Philanthropy or Protection of Interests?

Although Michael Bloomberg insists his campaign is purely philanthropic, there are grounds to suspect potential conflicts of interest. Bloomberg L.P. – the firm he founded and of which he remains the majority shareholder – is one of the most influential players in…

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Vape flavours are a vital and effective tool helping smokers make the life-saving switch, top cardiologist says

A leading global health expert is urging governments to rethink their approach to safer nicotine products, warning that outdated policies and misconceptions about flavours are costing millions of lives. Dr. Konstantinos Farsalinos, a cardiologist and tobacco harm reduction researcher from Greece, says…

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