The US market for nicotine products continues to change rapidly. According to recent analyses, smokeless alternatives - such as vejp and white snus - are now close to accounting for half of all nicotine consumption.
A new report warns that e-cigarettes may be linked to cancer. But critics say the conclusions are based on misinterpretations - and give a grossly misleading picture of both the absolute risks of vejp use and the relative risks compared to smoking.
The UK's drive to hand out free e-cigarettes continues to grow. Most recently, North Yorkshire Council in the north of England is planning to buy almost £6 million worth of vejps to help smokers quit.
Many young people who use e-cigarettes are unaware of what the products contain and what the potential risks are in relation to smoking. This is according to a new US study. The researchers call for clearer information to correct what they describe as widespread misconceptions.
Cigarette smoking is linked to biological changes that can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, for people who only use e-cigarettes, researchers found no statistically significant association.
