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April 25, 2025 by planetofthevapes.co.uk

Dr. Sarah Jackson discussed new research showing that the UK government's plan to ban disposable vapes has slowed the rise in vaping, especially among young adults. The study found two main changes since the January 2024 announcement: the growth in vaping rates has stalled, and more vapers are switching to reusable devices. Dr. Jackson noted that the popularity of disposables had driven a sharp increase in youth vaping since 2021, but the new policy appears to be influencing behavior even before taking effect.

April 25, 2025 by sciencedirect.com

This study analyzed U.S. data to assess transitions in tobacco use related to ENDS (e-cigarettes). While 2.1 million people made beneficial transitions from combustible tobacco to ENDS or quit with ENDS support, 4.6 million made harmful transitions, including nonusers starting ENDS or ENDS users switching to combustible tobacco. Overall, harmful transitions outnumbered beneficial ones by more than 2 to 1. However, with proper regulation, ENDS could provide net public health benefits.

April 25, 2025 by thecritic.co.uk

The British Medical Journal (BMJ) has revealed that outdoor advertising companies are using tactics similar to those of the tobacco industry to oppose local councils’ attempts to ban junk food ads on bus shelters and billboards. An investigation by Sophie Borland, a former Daily Mail health editor, found that these companies have been lobbying against policies that could harm their business. Borland sent Freedom of Information requests to 52 of England’s 317 local authorities and uncovered evidence of attempts by the advertising industry to influence policy in eight of them. Sources suggest that the actual number could be even higher.

April 25, 2025 by freemalaysiatoday.com

Deputy inspector Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay revealed students as young as 13 using drug-laced vape. Public health expert Dr. Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh suggests controlling high-risk vape products instead of banning them. She advocates for regulations allowing safer options for smokers. Dr. Lee Boon Chye emphasizes reducing youth appeal towards vapes by limiting nicotine and removing fruity flavors. Both experts agree banning vapes is not the ideal solution. They propose regulating vape liquid content and tightening import controls to tackle the issue effectively.

April 24, 2025 by washingtontimes.com

The author criticizes what they see as moral confusion on the political left. They highlight the irony of exposing young teens to drag shows while shielding college-aged adults from conservative ideas. This perceived reversal of priorities also appears in attitudes toward vaping. Although the author doesn’t support vaping, they note it is less harmful than smoking cigarettes or marijuana and is often used by hardworking individuals as a step away from smoking. This contradiction further illustrates, in their view, how backward Democratic values have become.

April 24, 2025 by filtermag.org

Sarah, a neighbor in rural Wales, and I have a unique friendship despite our differences. She's skeptical about vaping and disapproves of nicotine vapes, even after quitting smoking. Her main source is the Daily Mail, which paints vaping negatively. I, on the other hand, advocate for tobacco harm reduction, highlighting vaping's benefits. Sarah's personal experiences shape her views, and she believes in quitting cold turkey over vaping. While she supports individual choices, she prefers willpower for quitting. To reconsider her stance on vaping, she would require extensive long-term research. Our contrasting perspectives create engaging discussions over tea and cake.

April 24, 2025 by medicalxpress.com

Teens and young adults who used varenicline had over three times the success rate quitting vaping compared to those receiving counseling only, as per a Mass General Brigham study published in JAMA. Varenicline, proven effective for smoking cessation in adults, showed no participants returning to cigarettes. The study highlights the importance of medication in aiding young nicotine addicts, with varenicline offering a safe and effective solution for 16-to-25-year-olds looking to quit vaping. Research on alternative therapies and younger age groups is warranted. In addressing adolescent vaping addiction, varenicline emerged as a successful treatment avenue with no reported safety concerns.

April 23, 2025 by gfn.tv

In the second part of our science special, Roberto Sussman takes us through the fundamental physics of vape aerosols to help explain the difference between cigarette smoke and e-cigarette vapor!

April 23, 2025 by statnews.com

Sarah Todd resumed reporting in January 2025 after working as an assignment editor at STAT from October 2022. A recent study at Massachusetts General Hospital found that young e-cigarette users who took varenicline with counseling were more successful in quitting vaping compared to those on a placebo. The research, authored by Eden Evins, highlights the effectiveness of this approach for controlling nicotine cravings among youth. This could lead to a significant shift in how healthcare providers address nicotine addiction in young people, as varenicline has shown promise as a treatment option. Vaping remains a concern among adolescents and young adults due to its addictive nature and health risks associated with nicotine exposure.

April 22, 2025 by upi.com

Vaping addiction is mainly due to nicotine in e-cigarettes, not the flavors. However, flavors like menthol can increase usage frequency, especially among young people. Research shows that sweet flavors attract youth to vaping, contributing to nicotine dependence. Efforts have been made to regulate vaping products due to health concerns and their appeal to teens. The FDA oversees restrictions on sales and bans flavored products. Despite regulations, flavored e-cigarettes remain popular among teens. Manufacturers must consider the appeal of their products in addressing addiction issues and promoting public health.