Nicotine and health
Research and reporting on nicotine’s effects, dependence and health claims. Distinguish nicotine-specific findings from evidence about smoke, tobacco or particular delivery products, and consider the limits of each study.
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Calling out fake news part 6: prohibitionists getting owned by community notes
It’s been a while since we collected that latest prohibitionist fails on X. But that doesn’t mean there haven’t been any recently. The disinformation scene has been alive and kicking, and we thought it was about time we shone a light on it again.
Finland plans to raise tax on tobacco products but not vapes
Finland plans to raise taxes on tobacco products but not vapes and e-liquids.
Second-hand vaping exposure “very low” compared to second-hand smoking, study shows
Children exposed to vaping indoors absorb less than one seventh the amount of nicotine as children who are exposed to indoor smoking, a new study has revealed.
Vaping tax could drive riskier habits, experts warn
Proposed new taxes on vapes in the UK that increase with nicotine strength could drive far riskier habits, experts have warned.
Landmark report proves nicotine use does NOT lead to tobacco-related disease
A new landmark report - ‘No Smoke, Less Harm’ - proves that nicotine use does NOT lead to tobacco-related disease.
How to respond to UK government’s vape tax consultation
A new tax on vapes is due to come into effect in the UK from October 2026. Here's what to do about it...