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"Smokers should be treated with nicotine against Covid-19"

A new large study supports the hypothesis that nicotine protects against COVID-19. But smokers lose protection when nicotine intake stops - in the hospital!

Doctors misunderstand the risks of nicotine

Lack of knowledge about nicotine among doctors

Doctors wrongly believe that nicotine causes cancer, cardiovascular disease and COPD. This is according to a new US study.

Banner for Vape Club Sweden, crossed out

Major Swedish e-cigarette forum extinguished by Facebook

One of Sweden's largest forums for vapers on Facebook, Vape Club Sweden, was suddenly shut down on Monday.

More hospitals allow e-cigs - banning cigarettes

Many hospitals in England ban smoking. But e-cigarettes are allowed - to encourage smokers to switch to a healthier alternative.

Big demonstration for e-cigarettes and rights in the US

Vejpare fights for e-cigs in the US - "last chance"

New authorisation laws leave only big tobacco companies in the e-cigarette market. Now American vejpers and small business owners are demonstrating for their survival.

E-cigarettes at petrol stations

Petrol chain Circle K starts selling electronic cigarettes. "Demand is high enough even in Sweden now"

Denmark wants to ban flavours in e-juice. But the EU says no - for now

EU halts Danish flavour ban - temporarily

Denmark's planned ban on flavours in e-liquid could be stopped by the EU. The Commission is calling for better arguments to further restrict e-cigs.

California to ban flavoured e-juice

The populous US state of California is banning flavours in e-juice. Now public health scientists and freedom activists are outraged.

Malaysia's Foreign Minister uses e-cigarette to quit smoking.

Sneaking with the e-cig - threatened with imprisonment

While Malaysia is preparing a total ban on e-cigarettes, the Foreign Minister was caught sneaking vejp in Parliament.

Illustrates young person with e-cigarette

Young road users are tested more often for COVID-19

Young people who have tried e-cigarettes or smoke are more likely than average to be tested for Covid-19. This is according to a criticised study from the US.

Flavour ban for e-cigarettes and the black market

Illegal sales of flavoured e-juice on the rise

E-juice sold illegally in car parks or via illegal home deliveries. This is the result of flavour bans in e-cigarettes.

For people with mental health problems, e-cigarettes work best for smoking cessation.

E-cigarettes more often help smokers with mental health problems

Smokers with mental health problems often use e-cigarettes successfully to quit smoking. This is according to new research.