Vaping damages DNA, putting users at a higher risk of cancer and heart disease according to a new study which examined the effects of e-cigarette smoke on mice. Researchers at New York University found that through damaging DNA and inhibiting DNA repair, e-cigarette smoke may contribute to human lung and bladder cancer as well as […]
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US states, cities moving to restrict vaping
Enlarge (credit: Tolga Akmen/Getty Images) Citing public health risks, New York is banning vaping in public indoor places—which is already the case for traditional cigarettes. The new law, following a host of similar regulations tied to e-cigarettes across the nation, kicks in next month after Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Monday. “These products are marketed as a […]
Teen vaping rates fall in U.S., survey finds
Teen vaping in the United States, which has been skyrocketing, fell dramatically last year. A government survey suggests the number of high school and middle school students using electronic cigarettes fell to 2.2 million last year — from three million the year before. CBC | Health News
The UK’s new vaping laws explained
From today, vaping gear sold in the UK must adhere to a new set of specific guidelines. That’s because last year, the EU updated its regulations covering tobacco products to include e-cigarettes and e-liquids for the first time. When these first came into effect, almost all types of e-cig advertisements were immediately banned, given they […]
New vaping laws: When do the new smoking laws come into effect, what does it mean for YOU?
NEW vaping laws are coming into effect later this month, but what are the new e-cigarette regulations and what do they mean for you? Daily Express :: Health Feed
New vaping laws: When do the new smoking laws come into effect, what does it mean for YOU?
When are the new vaping laws coming in? The new laws regarding vaping will come into effect on Monday May 20 as part of the Tobacco Products Directive. These new laws promises a crackdown on unregulated vaping by labelling e-cigarettes as tobacco products. What are the new laws and regulations? 1. All e-cigarettes and e-liquids […]
Holy smokes! U.S. Navy bans vaping on ships because of exploding e-cigs
The United States Navy officially banned e-cigarettes from its entire fleet of ships, subs, aircraft, and other heavy equipment earlier this week. The vaping ban had been under consideration since August 2016, after a dozen incidents of exploding e-cigarettes reportedly caused fires, explosions, and first-degree burns. Meanwhile e-cigs are getting smarter: some now tout smartphone connectivity, and one can […]
Weekly Rewind: Vertical forests, vaping safety, and vending machines for cars
A lot can happen in a week when it comes to tech. The constant onslaught of news makes it nigh impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week’s top 10 tech stories, from the best ads from Super Bowl LI to breathing buildings — […]