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 […]
Nicotine strength of e-liquids used by adult vapers in Great Britain: A population survey 2016 to 2024
Sarah E. Jackson, Jamie Brown, Lion Shahab, Deborah Arnott, Linda Bauld, Sharon Cox First published: 19 June 2024 https://doi.org/10.1111/add.16576 Read FULL PDF here Abstract Background and aims In March 2024, the UK government announced plans to introduce a Vaping Products Duty that will tax e-liquids based on their nicotine strength. This study examined trends in the nicotine strength of e-liquids […]
Young vapers warned about signs of serious illness they should look out for
You should seek medical attention if you vape and experience any of these symptoms Young vapers are being warned about the signs to look out for which could indicate a serious health issue. There’s no denying that the popularity of vaping has increased dramatically over the last few years. While initially, it was seen as […]
JUUL’s $112M settlement funds vaping prevention programs in New York schools
UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (PIX11) — New York schools will get more than $112 million to prevent young people from vaping. It is part of a settlement secured by Attorney General Letitia James, who sued JUUL, one of the biggest vape companies. “I have noticed that vaping has become a significant issue among my classmates,” said a […]
Vaping for just one year left me with herpes-like condition that made it too sore to eat or drink
Vaping left a young woman with bloody and crusty mouth ulcers that doctors thought were caused by herpes. The 22-year-old from Indonesia went to doctors complaining of the sores inside and around her mouth that were so painful she couldn’t eat or drink. The doctors tested the patient for herpes but her results came back negative. After […]
Study: Lung cancer odds won’t drop as much with vaping as quitting nicotine entirely
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – One of the largest trials that shows vaping may not be a healthy way to quit smoking has just been released. This new study found if people quit smoking and switch to vaping instead, they don’t significantly reduce their odds for lung cancer in the long term. Researchers tracked more than four […]
Shocking scale of UK’s child vaping epidemic revealed – with kids lured into lifetime addiction by puffing on £5 gadgets that are equivalent to smoking FORTY cigarettes and marketed to resemble sweets
When Kyla Blight began vaping as a 15-year-old she assumed it was ‘harmless’. After all, none of her friends who puffed on the gadgets — ubiquitous on the high street and sold for as little as £5 — had ever fallen ill. Yet, Kyla is now terrified of the nicotine-laden devices and has vowed never to […]
