Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of government ban

Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of government ban

The popularity of disposable e-cigarettes or vapes has fallen ahead of a UK-wide ban on their sale on 1 June, a study has found. Researchers believe vape users are switching to refillable and rechargeable vapes in anticipation of the ban. The percentage of people aged 16-24 who mainly use disposable vapes has dropped by nearly … Read more

Vaping May Be Worse Than Smoking for Your Nose and Throat

Vaping May Be Worse Than Smoking for Your Nose and Throat

TUESDAY, March 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — E-cigarette and hookah water pipe users may be at greater risk than tobacco cigarette smokers for cancers of the nose, sinuses and throat, according to a new study. That’s because vapers and hookah users are more than twice as likely to exhale smoke through their nose as cigarette … Read more

Is There a Link Between Vaping and Eating Disorders in the Young?

Is There a Link Between Vaping and Eating Disorders in the Young?

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — College students who vape appear to be at higher risk of having an eating disorder, a new study suggests. “The study’s findings are especially relevant as we have seen a surge in referrals for eating disorders and substance use disorders during the pandemic,” said … Read more

Flavored Vapes Still in Stores Despite Federal Ban

Flavored Vapes Still in Stores Despite Federal Ban

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Kid-friendly flavored e-cigarettes are still widely available online and in stores, despite a federal judge’s ruling that should have pulled the products off store shelves by early September, a new report shows. The judge’s ruling follows on U.S. Food and Drug Administration action … Read more