The Big E fair in Massachusetts attracts over 1 million annual attendees, and there are more than 86,000 people attended opening day of The Big E 2023. But with large crowds comes questions around smoking and vaping policies. Where are tobacco products prohibited on the fairgrounds? This guide covers the rules on smoking and vaping at The Big E.

While tobacco products are permitted on the premises, fair officials prohibit smoking inside all buildings and concert venues. This includes the Avenue of the States buildings and surrounding grounds. Read more

Smoking during pregnancy threatens maternal and fetal health, yet quitting unaided hovers around 50%. New observational research suggests vaping could exceed nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) for helping pregnant smokers abstain. However, experts strongly caution definitive conclusions require high-quality randomized controlled trials.

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Quitting smoking remains an immense challenge. But an analysis of over 300 clinical trials suggests nicotine vaping and certain medications offer the highest success rates for smokers trying to kick the habit long-term.

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Disposable or single-use vapes exploded in popularity thanks to novelty flavors and compact aesthetics. But several nations now move to prohibit these devices, known as puff bars, over escalating concerns around youth vaping.

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2024 is going to be the year vaping sees major growth and uptake. It’s adoption is already on the increase and it’s quite popular among youngsters. While this is great for avid vapers, the question everyone wants answered happens to be, “is vaping bad for you?” and if so, how bad?

In this post we’re going to share all existing research and findings on vaping and its effects on your health in general. Before we get into it, it is important to understand that there isn’t enough data to conclusively ascertain the benefits or harms of vaping.

Firstly, whether it is bad or not, vaping is considered the most effective method for quitting smoking, and is way ahead of nicotine gums and patches.

So if you’re a smoker, the question whether vaping is bad for you is relative to whether you’re quitting smoking in favor of vaping.

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Quitting smoking is extremely difficult, with most smokers requiring multiple attempts before successfully kicking the habit. While nicotine replacement therapies like gum and patches are helpful for some, many smokers struggle to transition away from the physical motions and rituals of smoking. This is where e-cigarettes can provide a critical advantage. The largest US study on e-cigs to date provides compelling evidence that vaping can promote smoking cessation, even among smokers not initially intending to quit.

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Vaping has grown exponentially in popularity over the past decade, but how widespread is e-cigarette usage exactly? What trends are occurring among different age groups? The following article compiles 49 insightful vaping statistics to understand this market’s growth and demographics.

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The UK recently announced plans to require anti-smoking informational inserts in cigarette packs, furthering its tobacco deterrence efforts. But how exactly do European nations compare regarding smoking rates and vaping prevalence? This in-depth article examines the data.

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Vaping’s legal status remains a gray area in the UK compared to traditional smoking. Many vapers are uncertain where they can and cannot use e-cigarettes in public legally. This guide examines 5 major public venues where vaping is banned and subject to penalties up to £5000.

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If you’ve been thinking about leaving traditional cigarette smoking behind and making the switch to vaping, you probably already know the most compelling reason to do so – avoiding the hundreds of toxic chemicals produced when tobacco burns. But as you’re about to discover, kicking cigarettes for vaping delivers a host of other amazing benefits you likely haven’t even considered yet.

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