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Rapid rise in vaping in Britain has stalled

Written by | 19 Apr 2025

The study, published in the journal Addiction and funded by Cancer Research UK, looked at survey data on vaping habits in England, Wales and Scotland before and after the UK… read more.

Research shows restricting flavored e-cigarettes cuts vaping rates but raises smoking rates for young adults

Written by | 24 Feb 2025

In recent years, vaping has become popular as an alternative to traditional cigarettes. Flavored electronic cigarettes — known as e-cigarettes — have become so popular among young adults… read more.

Menthol cigarette smoking has higher risk of death

Written by | 18 Feb 2025

Researchers report that the risk of death risk from smoking menthol cigarettes is higher than from smoking non-menthol cigarettes, for death from any cause and for death from… read more.

Smokers who switch to vaping see improved respiratory health

Written by | 16 Nov 2024

A new paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, published by Oxford University Press, finds that people who switch from smoking cigarettes to vaping see improved respiratory health, but people… read more.

Study: Online E-cigarette retailers fail to comply with sale regulations

Written by | 14 Nov 2024

Online e-cigarette retailers are not consistently adhering to laws aimed at preventing the sale of vaping products to minors, including regulations on age verification, shipping methods and flavor… read more.

Virginia Tech researchers find menthol restrictions may drive smokers to healthier alternatives

Written by | 11 Nov 2024

Nationwide, fewer people smoke than did a decade ago, but the proportion who smoke menthol-flavored cigarettes is on the rise. More than 9 million adults, or about 32… read more.

Smoking cessation lowers risk of AFib

Written by | 14 Sep 2024

Smoking cessation can significantly reduce a person’s risk of developing atrial fibrillation compared to those who continue smoking. Researchers reported this finding on Sept. 11 in JACC: Clinical… read more.

Just 1-2 cigarettes/day before or during pregnancy linked to major newborn health problems

Written by | 28 Aug 2024

Even light smoking of just 1-2 cigarettes a day either before or at any time during pregnancy is significantly associated with major health problems in the newborn, finds… read more.

A simple test can predict whether smokers will manage to quit

Written by | 19 Aug 2024

Data from nearly 6000 smokers with cancer show that it may be easier to predict who will stop smoking than was previously thought. It is often important to… read more.

Second-hand vaping exposure very low compared to second-hand smoking

Written by | 18 Jul 2024

Children exposed to vaping indoors absorb less than one seventh the amount of nicotine as children who are exposed to indoor smoking, but more than those exposed to… read more.

E-cigarette users now more likely to quit traditional cigarettes

Written by | 31 Mar 2024

A new paper in Nicotine & Tobacco Research, published by Oxford University Press, finds that smokers who switch to electronic cigarettes are now more likely to stop smoking regular… read more.

Most smokers in England wrongly believe vaping is at least as harmful as smoking

Written by | 8 Mar 2024

More than half of smokers in England wrongly believe that vaping is more harmful or as harmful as smoking, according to a new study led by UCL (University… read more.

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