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Study: Less risk of chest pain among vejpers compared to smokers

People who use regular cigarettes are at a significantly higher risk of chest pain compared to those who do not use tobacco at all or only use e-cigarettes. This is according to a new study of 11 000 nicotine users.

Tobacco giant: "Cigarette sales decline most where alternatives are allowed"

The number of smokers switching to heated tobacco is increasing, with 33 million ex-smokers now using the best-known system, IQOS, produced by the tobacco company Phillip Morris. At the same time, cigarette sales are declining.

Researchers: "Counselling and e-cigs very effective in quitting smoking"

Hundreds of smokers visiting emergency departments in England were offered free e-cigarettes for a period of time. At the same time, they were counselled to stop smoking. After six months, the researchers evaluated the subjects' smoking behaviour.

EU elections: "The government does not understand the importance of the nicotine issue"

The issue of nicotine and harm reduction could become an important election issue in the upcoming European elections. This is according to Tobias Andersson (SD), chair of the nutrition committee. "But I don't feel that the issue has such dignity ...

Study: "Nicotine restriction on snus, ban on nicotine in schools and ban on vaping"

Nicotine limit for both snus and nicotine pouches. A ban on the sale of nicotine products and a total ban on the use of smokeless nicotine, such as snus or e-cigarettes, during school hours. These are the proposals of a government inquiry...

Study: Vejpare had whiter teeth after quitting smoking

A unique study from the University of Catania in Italy showed that those who quit smoking by switching to vejpning and heated tobacco products can regain whiter tooth enamel, similar to the enamel of non-smokers.

Study: Raising the age limit reduced both vejp and cigarette use

Raising the age limit for e-cigarettes and smoking tobacco from 18 to 21 proved effective in reducing the use of both products. This is in contrast to various bans and taxes on e-cigarettes, which instead increased...

New Zealand scraps generational ban on cigarettes

New Zealand will neither impose a generational ban on cigarette sales nor introduce a requirement for low-nicotine cigarettes. This was recently announced by the country's new government. The reason is the risk of losing tax revenue, but also that...

Nicotine debate: Want a ban on drug dealing and ID checks in smoking areas

Intergenerational ban on tobacco purchases. ID checks in the smoking area to stop minors from using cigarettes. Exposure bans and a ban on repairing tobacco products. These are some of the proposals on the table when the Swedish Parliament...

Researchers warn: smokers think e-cigarettes are more dangerous than cigarettes

Over half of all smokers in England believe that vejping via e-cigarettes is as dangerous or even more dangerous than smoking cigarettes. This is despite the fact that the authorities continually inform them of the opposite....

Vaping leads to more successful smoking cessation in England

A new UK study shows clear links between the rise in e-cigarette use and increasing numbers of successful quit attempts at the population level.

From smoker to corporate gazelle in the 1TP8 world

Lidköping resident Michael Fredén has managed to combine a passion for business with his interest in vejpning - and now he has hit a home run.