A new study conducted by the Penn State College of Medicine shows that e-cigarettes have a much lower risk of getting their users addicted than traditional cigarettes. Researchers say that the findings are an important step towards understanding how nicotine really works in delivering dependence. Jonathan Foulds, lead author of the study and professor at Penn State College of Medicine, said … [Read more...]
Young Smokers and E-Cigarette Use Increase Worry CDC
Although fewer United States high school students declare themselves smokers, tobacco use as well as the increasing popularity of e-cigarettes worries the CDC, federal health officials announced on Thursday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has just released data suggesting that 22.9 percent of all high schools students have smoked tobacco or used tobacco products in the previous … [Read more...]
Scientists asks WHO not to bring electronic cigarettes under tobacco products category
A group of 53 leading scientists has come in support of electronic cigarettes, claiming it to be the solution to the smoking problem. The scientists from Europe, North America, Asia and Australia have warned the World Health Organization (WHO) to not categorise e-cigs as tobacco products. According to the scientists, putting electronic cigarettes or modern cigarettes under the tobacco … [Read more...]
Scientists bat for electronic cigarettes, ask WHO to not put it under tobacco products category
Standing in support of modern cigarettes, better known as electronic cigarettes, a group of 53 leading scientists from across the world has warned the World Health Organization (WHO) not to categorise e-cigs as tobacco products, claiming it to be the solution to the smoking problem. According to the scientists from Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, putting electronic cigarettes under … [Read more...]
FDA moves a step ahead in regulating electronic cigarettes
In a major development, the federal government has decided to regulate the use of electronic cigarettes among minors by banning them, besides making approval for new products and health warning labels mandatory. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not immediately enforced the changes for the modern smoking devices but has initiated the first step towards taming the fast-growing … [Read more...]
Los Angeles votes to ban Electronic Cigarettes use in public places
Joining cities like New York and Chicago in the fight against tobacco use, the Los Angeles City Council has voted in favour of banning the use of electronic cigarettes in workplaces, restaurants and many public areas. The move is seen as a big threat to the growth of an industry segment that reached USD 1.5 billion in sales in 2013. Los Angeles is the second-most-populous U.S. city. The … [Read more...]