Cochrane: 'Vaping effective for smoking cessation'
There is strong evidence that ecigs help smokers quit. According to the latest Cochrane review, nicotine replacement therapy is more effective than nicotine medicines.
Category: United Kingdom
Free e-cigarettes distributed to pregnant women in London
Vouchers to buy school meals and free e-cigarettes for pregnant women. These are two of the measures to combat poverty in South London.
Prescription e-cigs - to attract sceptical smokers
Smokers will be able to get e-cigarettes on prescription. This is the UK government's next step to reduce smoking in the country.
Cochrane: "E-cigarettes help people to quit smoking"
In the UK, where billions are being spent on e-cigarette research and harm reduction, bans and tighter restrictions are the wrong way to go, experts say.
Study: Homeless people supported to quit smoking with e-cigarettes
Using free e-cigarettes and e-liquid, 480 volunteers will take part in a unique study on smoking cessation.
Broad political support for harm reduction in the UK
Higher nicotine levels, better information for smokers on the risks of e-cigarettes and higher age limits. These are the proposals of a broad political committee in the UK.
Major doctors' group calls for e-cigarette campaigns
The Royal College of Physicians is calling on politicians and authorities to actively encourage smokers to switch to e-cigarettes through government campaigns.
British hospitals give out free e-cigarettes to smokers
Hospital emergency departments in five UK cities will offer smoking patients e-cigarettes to help them quit.
No more COVID-19 cases among e-cigarette users
Tobacco use does not seem to affect the risk of contracting COVID-19, according to a new statistical study from the UK.
