U.S. FDA strikes a blow against Juul with tighter rules on vaping, e-cigarettes
U.S. officials are cracking down on the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes and vaping devices, in an effort to curb their use among teens. Continue reading
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Most smokers don’t know sugar is added to cigarettes, study finds
The researchers found that 5.5 per cent of survey takers knew sugar was added to cigarettes. Continue reading
University of Alberta program provides nicotine for trauma and surgery patients
A University of Alberta program is aiming to provide relief for smokers who are under-going surgery at the university’s hospital. Continue reading
FDA pushing to limit amount of nicotine in cigarettes – should Canada too?
The FDA is considering limiting the amount of nicotine in American cigarettes. Should Canada look at similar controls? Continue reading
Reality check: Is one puff of a cigarette enough to get you addicted to smoking?
A new large study says cigarettes are so addictive, that nearly three in five people who try smoking become daily smokers. Continue reading
Peter Watts: How to stop 100 deaths a day from smoking in Canada
By Peter Watts Radio host
David Sweanor, law professor at the University of Ottawa, says the federal government’s focus on nicotine instead of on the smoke people inhale is the reason the fight against cancer is a long way from being won. Continue reading
Canadian study shows teens can easily buy e-cigarettes online: ‘It’s kind of scary’
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
New Canadian research shows how easy it is for minors to buy e-cigarettes containing nicotine online. Continue reading
FDA plans to lower nicotine in U.S. cigarettes to non-addictive levels
Experts say regulators should consider a 95 to 97 per cent reduction. Continue reading
Saskatchewan vaping community concerned about upcoming federal legislation
New rules could be on the way for those who smoke e-cigarettes, but not everybody in Saskatchewan is happy about them. Continue reading
B.C. government makes it easier for smokers to kick their habit
By Linda Aylesworth Reporter
Any B.C. resident who smokes can now go to their local pharmacy, fill in a simple form and get what they need. Continue reading