The UK government’s plan to ban disposable vapes, set to take effect on June 1, may not be as effective in reducing overall vaping rates as hoped, according to a recent study by researchers at University College London (UCL). The study, funded by Cancer Research UK, suggests that there has been a “shift away” from disposable vapes since the ban was announced, with more people opting for refillable and reusable devices instead.
Read moreA recent survey conducted by Milieu Insight, a consumer research and data analytics company, has revealed that young people in Southeast Asia are increasingly turning to vaping and heated tobacco products (HTPs) as alternatives to traditional cigarettes. The study, which polled over 18,000 legal-age adults across Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia, examined consumption trends, flavor preferences, purchase channels, reasons for use, and future adoption of these alternative nicotine products.
Read moreA recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Riverside has shed light on the potential risks of vaping during pregnancy, particularly when using e-cigarettes containing the flavor chemical menthol. The findings, published in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine, suggest that even low concentrations of menthol could adversely affect early stages of embryonic development.
Read moreA recent study co-authored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revealed a remarkable decline in e-cigarette use among American youth, with the number of middle and high school students currently using e-cigarettes falling to its lowest level in a decade. The study, published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal “American Journal of Preventive Medicine,” found that the FDA’s youth e-cigarette prevention campaign, “The Real Cost,” played a significant role in this reduction.
Read moreResearchers have warned that the progress in reducing smoking rates across England has “stalled” in recent years, with some areas even experiencing apparent increases. The findings come from a study conducted by academics from University College London (UCL), who analyzed data from the Smoking Toolkit Study, which included 368,057 adults in England between 2006 and 2024.
Read moreThe World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA) has released the findings of a study conducted by independent polling company Dynata, which highlights the critical role of vaping flavors in helping smokers quit or reduce their tobacco consumption in Spain. The study, based on a sample of 585 Spanish vapers, provides compelling evidence supporting vaping as an effective harm reduction tool and warns against the potential consequences of a flavor ban.
Read moreA recent study led by Yale researchers and published in Tobacco Control in November 2024 has shed light on the advertising tactics used by oral nicotine product manufacturers to appeal to retailers. The study, which analyzed business-to-business advertisements from January 2016 to August 2022, found that manufacturers heavily promoted the profitability, convenience, and availability of non-tobacco flavors in their products.
Read moreA recent umbrella review published in Tobacco Use Insights has found no significant variations in respiratory function among electronic cigarette users in the short or medium term, regardless of their usage patterns. The study, conducted by researchers from the Center of Excellence for the acceleration of Harm Reduction (CoEHAR) at the University of Catania, analyzed 12 systematic reviews on the effects of electronic cigarettes.
Read moreIn the ongoing battle against the harmful effects of traditional cigarettes, a growing body of scientific evidence suggests that electronic cigarettes, or vapes, are emerging as one of the most effective tools for smoking cessation. The Cochrane Library, a renowned global resource for healthcare decision-making, has recently compiled the findings of 88 studies conducted between 2021 and 2023, involving over 27,000 adult smokers. These studies compared the efficacy of vapes to other popular smoking cessation methods, such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and varenicline, a prescription medication designed to help smokers quit.
Read moreThe UK government has announced a comprehensive, £62 million study to investigate the long-term health effects of vaping on children and adolescents. The decade-long research project will track 100,000 individuals aged 8-18, collecting data on their behavior, biology, and health records.
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