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Study finds surprising new link between vaping and cancer

Study finds surprising new link between vaping and cancer

Published by Jenni Sidey

A cloud of fruit scent or mint can hide what matters most: what happens after the aerosol hits living tissue. That question sits at the center of a new review led by UNSW Sydney, which argues that nicotine-based e-cigarettes are likely to cause cancers of the lung and oral cavity. Published in Carcinogenesis, the paper pulls together clinical findings, animal experiments and laboratory research to ask a narrower question than many earlier debates about vaping. Not whether vaping is better than smoking, but whether it may cause cancer in its own right. “To our knowledge, this review is the most definitive determination that those who vape are at increased risk of cancer compared to those who don’t,” said Adjunct Professor Bernard Stewart AM, the UNSW cancer researcher who led the study. Their conclusion is blunt. “Considering all the findings, from clinical monitoring, animal studies and mechanistic data, e-cigarettes are likely to cause lung cancer and oral cancer,” Stewart said. Graphical abstract of the study findings and set-up. (CREDIT: Carcinogenesis) Looking past the smoking debate For …

‘Definitely dodgy’: how to spot a fake vape | Vaping

‘Definitely dodgy’: how to spot a fake vape | Vaping

Published by Sam Flores

You buy a vape from a shop on the high street. Nothing looks unusual but after charging the unit and using it for a few days, you notice it is getting hotter and hotter. The vape is a fake and one of the thousands on sale illegally in shops around the UK. By not installing a simple circuit to prevent overheating, the manufacturers have saved a couple of pence but risk it catching fire. About 5m illegal devices have been seized over the last three years by councils, according to figures collated by the legitimate vape industry. John Dunne, the head of the UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA), says illegal vapes may cause damage to people’s health as they have not gone through the same testing regime as legal devices. “Where the packaging might look similar and the product itself may look similar, these companies may not have the same safety features built into the device, because the copycats tend to try and make the product as cheap as possible,” he says. Figures from local …

Spain travel rules for Brits including drinking, vaping, bikini ‘bans’ and flip flops

Spain travel rules for Brits including drinking, vaping, bikini ‘bans’ and flip flops

Published by Sam Flores

At a time of year many people are thinking ahead to holidays, Spain often tops the list of favourite destinations they have in mind. As previously reported, there are various new regulations in place this year concerning travel to Europe, such as the news EES – Entry-Exit System – and tourist taxes in some place, while there are also strict rules applying to areas of Spain which holidaymakers should know about before their next trip. Over the years, there have been growing concerns there over unruly behaviour and now overtourism is a hot topic. These have led to stricter regulations in many popular areas of Spain. The Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands, for instance, have new rules preventing sunbed reservation for extended periods while elsewhere vaping restrictions and even a regulation known as the ‘bikini ban’ have come into effect. And breaching some of these rules could result in a substantial fine, reports The Express which has rounded up a list of them, below, including recent amendments, which tourists should be aware of. Vaping …

Is Vaping a Harmless Way to Stop Smoking?

Is Vaping a Harmless Way to Stop Smoking?

Published by Jenni Sidey

The health hazards from smoking cigarettes are well-known. The nicotine in tobacco is the addictive substance. Some smokers can stop smoking on their own. Others benefit from smoking-cessation aids. These aids are mainly psychological methods, medications, and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). Examples of psychological methods include psychological support, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, coping strategy training, and others. Motivational interviewing is a beneficial approach to helping people struggling with a nicotine addiction. It is a collaborative approach that utilizes open-ended questions to help the smoker identify their motivation for quitting and develop a plan for success. Medical providers can prescribe varenicline, a medication that affects nicotine receptors in the brain. It reduces the reward from using nicotine and decreases craving and withdrawal symptoms. Bupropion is another medication for smoking cessation, but it is less effective. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is another option for smoking cessation. It has been considered a first-line treatment. Nicotine is given by nicotine gum, skin patches, or by vaping nicotine (e-cigarettes). These methods provide the addictive substance without the harmful effects …