A study published in the Journal of Physiology looks at the health of the offspring of rats exposed to e-cigarette vapour. … read more| Science Media Centre
There has been a significant global reduction in smoking, but use remains stubbornly high in some countries and groups – while the tobacco industry is aggressively marketing new nicotine products to young people. This is according to the World Health Organization (WHO) tobacco trends report, which was released on Monday. “In 2000, one in three adults […]| Health Policy Watch
Nicotine, is it really as bad as people think it is? Could it have a pharmaceutical potential? Find out more in this feature about nicotine.| The Oxford Student
They may look like travel shampoo bottles and smell like bubblegum, but after a few hundred puffs, some disposable, electronic cigarettes and vape pods release higher amounts of toxic metals than older e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes, according to a study from the University of California, Davis. For example, one of the disposable e-cigarettes studied released more lead during a day’s use than nearly 20 packs of traditional cigarettes.| UC Davis
Public health must take precedence over profit, and we cannot allow these harmful products to jeopardise the well-being of future generations.| CodeBlue
E-cigarettes tend to be particularly popular among younger people. But how dangerous are they? Modern electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) were introduced| European Science-Media Hub
Ottawa made a promise in 2021 to implement regulations to prohibit flavours, except for tobacco, mint and menthol, from being added to e-cigarettes.| Global News