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The Battle for Public Health: Can Billionaires Replace Governments?

Public health should be a collective priority. However, the growing influence of billionaires and their foundations in decision-making is raising significant concerns. What initially appears to be an act of generosity and altruism often becomes a power strategy that challenges democratic structures and redefines...

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Beyond Total Abstinence: The Importance of Inclusive Policies in Tobacco Control

The lack of scientific diversity promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO) affects public health. Over the last decade, the WHO and the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) have faced systematic criticism...

From Controversy to Clarity: Advancing Science-Based Public Policies

Are electronic cigarettes a tool for quitting smoking, a lower-risk consumer product, or a gateway to smoking or nicotine addiction? Hailed as disruptive tools for quitting smoking, electronic cigarettes also face criticism for...

Learn about the details of Peru’s new vaping law and Jorge Palma’s analysis from ASOVAPE

To limit the access of minors and non-smokers to electronic cigarettes and mitigate the risks of smoking, the Peruvian Congress approved a legislative update...

Overreach in Dutch Regulation: When Prevention Turns into Prohibition

The new Dutch law unilaterally redefines what we understand as a "tobacco product" and claims to be the key to a smoke-free future. The...

The Luxury of Health: The Harsh Reality in the Global South

Smoking, responsible for millions of deaths each year, continues its devastating path as public health policies, influenced by economic and political interests, perpetuate the...

Pioneering Vape Standards: Mara Marcik Talks Safety, Quality, and Education

Mara Marcik is working to create a manual for vape shops that promotes safety, quality, and responsible practices in the vaping market. The manual...

Charting the Future: Caitlin Notley Takes Charge of Nicotine & Tobacco Research

Upon assuming the role of editor-in-chief of the prestigious Nicotine & Tobacco Research, Prof. Caitlin Notley ushers in a new era for the journal,...

Is the End of Smoking Within Reach? How BAT Aims to Revolutionize the Tobacco Industry

One of the great challenges of the 21st century is combating the mortality and morbidity caused by smoking. This challenge only seems surmountable if...

Mara Marcik: Bridging Commerce and Health

Mara Marcik is one of those figures who quietly emerge from the margins and quickly become leading voices in their field. Hailing from the colorful...

The alternative that is improving the oral health of nicotine users

In Sweden, Sting-Free nicotine pouches have emerged as an innovative solution to protect nicotine users' oral health. Endorsed by dentists, these pouches not only...

“Flavors are an indispensable tool in the fight against smoking,” says Dr. Farsalinos.

Dr. Konstantinos Farsalinos updated his report, “The Case for Flavours in Tobacco Harm Reduction,” published in 2022. It reinforces that flavored vaping is not...

A Smoke Labyrinth: The Post-Flavor Ban Reality and Its Impact on Users

On January 1, 2024, the flavor ban on e-cigarette liquids shook the vaping community. This measure, justified as a means to protect younger individuals,...

UK Doctors Demand Action: Ban to Protect

The British Medical Association has urged the UK government to ban flavored and disposable vapes to protect minors from a growing vaping epidemic. However,...

An Urgent Strategy to Save 880,000 Lives

In a groundbreaking report, 17 leading global health experts unveil how nearly 880,000 lives in Malaysia and Uzbekistan could be saved by 2060 through...

The Battle for Public Health: Can Billionaires Replace Governments?

Public health should be a collective priority. However, the growing influence of billionaires and their foundations in decision-making is raising significant concerns. What initially...

Science and Precision: Rigorous Study Challenges Perceptions of E-Cigarettes

In the quest for answers about the potential risks of e-cigarettes, a group of scientists thoroughly reviewed 14 studies analyzing the emissions generated by...

Science and Action: A Toolbox for Empowering Communities

Tobacco use is a complex challenge that disproportionately affects vulnerable and socially and economically marginalized communities. An innovative tool created by the Center of...

Challenges in Identifying Retracted Publications: Ensuring Integrity in Academic Databases

Understanding reality is at risk. It is urgent to improve the identification of retracted publications in academic databases. Studies reveal significant deficiencies in identifying...

From the Lab to the Market: FiltSe’s Creative Response to Flavor Bans

FiltSe’s innovative response to flavor bans showcases the interaction between regulation, market demand, and corporate strategy. FiltSe (Dongguan) Craft & Gifts Co. is a leading...

Smoke-Free Nicotine Products Propel New Zealand Toward Smoking Eradication

Like Sweden, New Zealand has reduced its daily smoking rate to just over 5%, the threshold at which the World Health Organization (WHO) declares...

Dr. Mendelsohn warns: “Do not repeat Australia’s mistakes with vaping.”

Dr. Colin Mendelsohn, a leading expert in tobacco harm reduction, has issued a stark warning to the UK: avoid the mistakes of Australia when...

Study Reveals Toxic Compounds in Vaping: Are They Relevant in Real-World Use?

A recent study sparked controversy by identifying hazardous chemicals in vape liquids when heated. Criticisms for not considering real-world consumption conditions have been quick...

From Controversy to Clarity: Advancing Science-Based Public Policies

Are electronic cigarettes a tool for quitting smoking, a lower-risk consumer product, or a gateway to smoking or nicotine addiction? Hailed as disruptive tools...

From Harm Reduction to Rights Protection: What Evidence Would Prohibitionists Accept?

The fight against prohibitionism should focus on promoting an informed understanding of harm reduction in nicotine consumption, highlighting its proven benefits as well as...

Dr. Derek Yach Denounces Misleading Statements by the Brazilian Society of Cardiology

The Brazilian Society of Cardiology advocates prohibiting electronic nicotine delivery systems. In a forceful statement, Dr. Derek Yach harshly criticized their recent communiqué on...

Between Gum and Cheek: Snus Gains Ground in Professional Football

The problems of smoking for a professional football player include reduced lung capacity and cardiovascular performance, muscle fatigue, increased risk of injuries, respiratory issues,...

The Double Standards of Tobacco Control: The Case of Mexico

In March 2021, the Mexican Parliament found itself embroiled in significant controversy when it was discovered that a draft bill proposing vaping bans had...

Revealed: The Impact of Heated Tobacco Products on Reducing Cigarette Consumption in Japan

In the past decade, Japan has experienced a notable reduction in cigarette sales, which have decreased by 52%. This significant change coincides with the...

MEPs in the Spotlight: Europe Towards a Regulation Based on Myths?

Probably looking at the TPD, a letter to MEPs warns about new nicotine products, but uniformly regulating all of them as combustible tobacco could...

The Global South and the Health in the Balance: Politics, Power, and Equity in the Fight Against Smoking

Smoking continues to be the leading cause of preventable deaths worldwide. It has an alarmingly high prevalence, especially among economically disadvantaged populations in low-...

From Zambia, to Saving the world

Emmanuel Mwape (Lusaka, 1991) is an award-winning Zambian filmmaker who has produced fiction and non-fiction films in his native country and abroad. With its own identity...

Could Spain’s New Anti-Smoking Legislation Increase Cigarette Consumption?

It is a critical moment for public health policy in Spain. The Ministry of Health has initiated a public consultation as part of its...

With an Eye on the Future, the 11th Edition of the Global Forum on Nicotine Focuses on Health and Economy

Seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions, the Global Forum on Nicotine, set to take place in Warsaw, will feature prominent figures like Professor Andrzej...

Misinformation and disinformation against tobacco harm reduction

Access to information is a human right. The quality of information depends on the authenticity, reliability, and factual precision of the data set that...

Latam: The Chilean Vanguard Towards a Smoke-Free Future

In a breath of change, the Chilean congress marked a milestone, igniting hope and positioning the country at the vanguard of vaping regulation, promising...

Life as a Criminalized Vape Dealer in Buenos Aires

Natalia is sitting in a leather chair in the corner of her office. “I need stealth,” she says insistently. She’s moving her hands, one...

Innovation Reimagined: The Elux Cyberrover Elevates the Vaping Experience

In a market where technology is in a perpetual quest to surpass itself, ELUX introduces its latest innovation: the Elux Cyberrover 15000. Inspired by...

The increase in vaping users in Brazil by 600% challenges ANVISA’s prohibition policy

Nearly fifteen years after the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) implemented a ban on the sale, import, and advertising of electronic cigarettes, the...

Hayati Pro Ultra: The Undisputed Monarch in the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, a place traditionally enveloped in an atmosphere of fog, ancient legends, and modernity, a silent revolution began a few years...

Finding Balance: Dr. Colin Mendelsohn’s Perspective on Vaping Regulation

In this exclusive interview, we delve into the contentious world of nicotine vaping regulation in Australia. We discuss the issue with Dr. Colin Mendelsohn,...

The ‘Filter’ Editor, Will Godfrey

In September 2018, a digital magazine appeared in New York aimed at transfiguring and naturalizing urgent and necessary issues that are almost always treated...

From Stigma to Enigma: The Therapeutic Potential of Nicotine Against COVID-19

Since the beginning of the pandemic, scientists worldwide have embarked on an urgent quest to understand COVID-19. Among the most surprising discoveries is the...

Dr. Ehsan Latif: “WHO and FCTC Secretariat cannot sustain their current position.”

Responsible for the development of the National Health Policy in his native Pakistan, Dr. Ehsan Latif, now based in Scotland, has a long career...

The technological, aesthetic, and ethical advancements of ELFBAR with the Crystal CR600

In a harmonious integration of sustainability, technological advancement, and aesthetic refinement, ELFBAR unveils its latest innovation: the CR600, accompanied by the revolutionary second generation...

The truth of fake news, with Marc Amorós Garcia

“Just as the coronavirus kills people, so does fake news.” Marc Amorós Garcia Marc Amorós Garcia is a journalist, screenwriter, television program director, and specialist researcher on...

A New Hope for Smokers: Insights from a Groundbreaking Study on the Battle Against Tobacco Addiction

Another significant advancement in smoking cessation research. A recent study conducted in China has highlighted the effectiveness of electronic cigarettes, comparing them to varenicline,...

A New Study Reveals the Unexpected Impact of Vaping on Teenagers

Although abstaining from nicotine remains the best option from a medical standpoint, it is crucial to maintain a critical and objective outlook to prevent...

Beyond Total Abstinence: The Importance of Inclusive Policies in Tobacco Control

The lack of scientific diversity promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO) affects public health. Over the last decade, the WHO and the Framework...

The impact of varenicline on dual users

A study conducted by the CoEHAR team has shed light on the utility and safety of varenicline in supporting so-called dual users, those who...

Tension at COP10: Exclusion of Brazilian RepresentativesSparks Debate on Democracy and Transparency at the WHO Event

At the recent COP10, organized by the WHO in Panama, the exclusion of Brazilian representatives from the state of Rio Grande do Sul, the...

Flavor Restrictions in Vaping: Boosting Traditional Cigarette Sales?

A recent study delves into the consequences of imposing restrictions on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS): for every sale of a 0.7 ml...

Tools Against Confusion: Dr. Phillips’ Masterclass

In an insightful opinion piece featured in The Daily Caller (on November 20, 2017), Dr. Carl Phillips equips readers with the tools necessary for...

From Likes to Puffs, The Impact of Social Media on Youth Vaping: A Call for Marketing Reevaluation or Unwarranted Alarmism?

The digital public space significantly shapes behaviors and perceptions, and promoting vaping on social media platforms has long ignited debate, presenting many questions. ...

More Evidence: Experts Continue to Debunk Vaping Myths

A multidisciplinary group of scientists conducted an exhaustive investigation to assess the risks associated with aerosols emitted by electronic cigarettes compared to traditional tobacco...

Challenging Orthodoxy: A Strong Warning to the WHO

The Tobacco Studies Institute has urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to adopt the Swedish model of transitioning towards smokeless alternatives to combat smoking....

Searching in Vaping Liquids for the Component That Killed the Spy

An Australian chemist investigates vaporizers for a highly toxic chemical in combustible cigarettes. Does her research make sense? Sarah Mullins, an Australian chemist specializing in...

Study Explores Sensory Dimension and Flavors in Vaping

In recent years, electronic cigarettes have positioned themselves at the forefront of the fight against smoking, offering hope but also generating debates, not always...

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