Emerging research reveals significant cost savings for the NHS if more smokers in England transitioned to vaping, providing key insights for achieving smoke-free goals.

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A new study from the University of East Anglia lends credence to government initiatives that distribute free electronic cigarettes to disadvantaged populations trying to quit smoking.

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A new study from Queen Mary University in London suggests vaping may be more effective than nicotine patches in helping pregnant smokers quit.

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In a groundbreaking development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a substantial $3.9 million research grant to the Center for Tobacco Research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. This grant aims to support a study that will evaluate the effects of e-cigarette flavors on the smoking behaviors of current adult smokers. Led by Dr. Theodore Wagener, the director of Ohio State’s Center for Tobacco Research, and Dr. Tracy Smith of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Hollings Cancer Center, this study will provide essential scientific data to inform the FDA’s regulation of flavor use in e-cigarettes.

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The vaping industry has been on the rise, with many smokers turning to e-cigarettes as an alternative to traditional cigarettes. The health implications of vaping, however, have been the subject of debate. In this article, we will delve into a recent study that examines the effects of vaping on cigarette dependence, and explore the potential benefits of using e-cigarettes to quit smoking.

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On March 25th, media reported that Dr. Kenneth E. Warner, an emeritus professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health’s Department of Health Management and Policy, said that there is sufficient evidence to support the use of e-cigarettes as an aid for adult smoking cessation.

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Research from the University of East Anglia demonstrates that switching to vaping can help some smokers quit even if they have no initial desire to stop smoking. The study found that vaping can provide an appealing substitute for cigarettes and naturally transition unmotivated smokers away from tobacco use over time.

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As of June 1, 2020, smoking in vehicles with passengers under the age of 18 is illegal in the state of Illinois. The law, which was passed in 2019, took effect at the beginning of this month, marking a significant step towards protecting children from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.

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