Study: Smoking and vaping increases risk for lung cancer
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – If you recently took up vaping to try to quit smoking, a new study says you may want to reconsider. A new study shows that vaping and smoking together increases lung cancer risk fourfold. It’s one of the first to provide evidence that smoking in combination with vaping increases cancer risk compared […]
Vape ‘magic mushroom’ tak ada ‘magic mushroom’
Pusat Racun Negara Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) memberi amaran mengenai fenomena cecair vape yang digelar ‘magic mushroom’ boleh mengakibatkan “gejala kecelaruan mental serta tingkah laku abnormal yang teruk dialami oleh penggunanya.” Walaupun cecair itu dijenamakan sebagai ‘magic mushroom’ namun pemeriksaan Pusat Racun Negara terhadap sampel mendapati ia tidak ada kena mengena dengan cendawan tetapi mengandungi dadah sintetik. “Adakah benar […]
5 Vaping Facts You Need to Know
If you have thought about trying to kick a smoking habit, you’re not alone. Nearly 7 of 10 smokers say they want to stop. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health — smoking harms nearly every organ in your body, including your heart. Nearly one-third of deaths from […]
Cannabis vapes in Australia containing opioids spark calls for better access to anti-overdose drugs
Vaping synthetic opioids can cause overdose or unconsciousness within minutes and from just six puffs, Victorian medical expert says A teenager died and a young man was left struggling to breathe after vaping synthetic opioids, as doctors warn the potentially deadly drugs are contaminating a growing range of recreational substances. The patients overdosed after vaping […]
Anti-Smoking Act Enforcement Delayed Yet Again – To End 2024 ‘Hopefully’
Dzulkefly Ahmad announces yet another delay in enforcing the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act, now to end 2024 – one year since Parliament passed the bill in Dec 2023 and nearly two years since liquid nicotine was deregulated on March 31, 2023. KUALA LUMPUR, August 1 — The government has further delayed […]
Narrative claiming vapes, e-cigarettes healthier alternatives are misleading: Experts
Synopsis Experts have raised concerns about the portrayal of e-cigarettes as healthier alternatives to tobacco, warning they can lead to traditional tobacco use among youth. India’s ban on these products has potentially prevented millions of addictions. Public awareness and stringent regulations were emphasized as necessary to tackle this issue. New Delhi: Health and child rights […]
One in six vapes confiscated at English schools spiked with ‘zombie drug’
Warning of risk of serious harm as synthetic drug spice found in vapes in 28 of 38 schools tested. One in six vapes confiscated in English schools are spiked with the highly addictive “zombie drug” spice, according to research. Analysis from 38 schools revealed that the synthetic street drug, classified as class B alongside ketamine and GHB, […]
Philip Morris gains after full-year profit guidance tops expectations (updated)
Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) tracked higher in premarket trading on Tuesday after setting full-year guidance ahead of expectations. For Q2, one of the biggest pullouts from the earnings report was that the smoke-free business accounted for 38.1% of the company’s total revenue in comparison to 35.4% a year ago. Revenue rose 5.6% year-over-year during the quarter […]
Genotoxicity and mutagenicity assessment of electronic cigarette liquids
Al-Otaibi, Hajed M.; Baqasi, Aisha MS.; Alhadrami, Hani A. Annals of Thoracic Medicine 19(3):p 222-227, Jul–Sep 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/atm.atm_59_24 Read Full Article Abstract INTRODUCTION: Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are often advertised as a safer alternative to traditional smoking. However, recent data suggest they may not be as safe as previously believed. This study aims to evaluate the genotoxicity and […]
The Impact of E-Cigarettes on the Lung
Download PDF E-cigarettes are a relatively new tobacco product that have been sold in the U.S. for about a decade The e-cigarettes currently in the U.S. marketplace have not been systemically reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration to determine their impact on lung health. While much remains to be determined about the lasting health […]
