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Vaping's Irreversible Harm: A Global Health Crisis Among Youth
A surge in vaping among European teenagers, reaching 22 percent among 15-16 year olds, is causing serious health concerns, linked to cardiovascular issues, lung damage, and increased cancer risk, reversing decades of declining smoking rates and raising alarm among health officials.
Vaping's Irreversible Harm: A Global Health Crisis Among Youth
A surge in vaping among European teenagers, reaching 22 percent among 15-16 year olds, is causing serious health concerns, linked to cardiovascular issues, lung damage, and increased cancer risk, reversing decades of declining smoking rates and raising alarm among health officials.
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56% Bias Score
Youth Vaping in Great Britain: Tripled Rates Linked to Smoking, Asthma, and Mental Health Issues
A study reveals that young people who vape in Great Britain are three times more likely to smoke, develop asthma, and experience poor mental health; 1.1 million children (20% of 11-to 17-year-olds) have vaped, a threefold increase since 2020, prompting calls for stronger public health measures.
Youth Vaping in Great Britain: Tripled Rates Linked to Smoking, Asthma, and Mental Health Issues
A study reveals that young people who vape in Great Britain are three times more likely to smoke, develop asthma, and experience poor mental health; 1.1 million children (20% of 11-to 17-year-olds) have vaped, a threefold increase since 2020, prompting calls for stronger public health measures.
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52% Bias Score
Flavored Vapes Fuel Teen Depression, Anxiety Despite State Ban
A new study finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety; despite a 2020 Massachusetts ban on flavored tobacco, flavored vapes remain easily accessible due to illegal sales, with nearly 90% of the 1.6 million kids who still vape using flavored products.
Flavored Vapes Fuel Teen Depression, Anxiety Despite State Ban
A new study finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety; despite a 2020 Massachusetts ban on flavored tobacco, flavored vapes remain easily accessible due to illegal sales, with nearly 90% of the 1.6 million kids who still vape using flavored products.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Authorizes Juul E-Cigarettes Amidst Ongoing Controversy
The FDA authorized Juul's e-cigarettes for sale to adult smokers, reversing an earlier decision, based on studies suggesting reduced harm compared to traditional cigarettes; this decision sparks controversy due to Juul's history of contributing to youth vaping.
FDA Authorizes Juul E-Cigarettes Amidst Ongoing Controversy
The FDA authorized Juul's e-cigarettes for sale to adult smokers, reversing an earlier decision, based on studies suggesting reduced harm compared to traditional cigarettes; this decision sparks controversy due to Juul's history of contributing to youth vaping.
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48% Bias Score
Australian Youth Vaping Rates Fall After Disposable Vape Ban
A year after Australia banned disposable vapes, youth vaping rates among 14-17 year olds dropped from 17.5% to 14.6%, with over 10 million illegal vapes seized; however, a black market persists.
Australian Youth Vaping Rates Fall After Disposable Vape Ban
A year after Australia banned disposable vapes, youth vaping rates among 14-17 year olds dropped from 17.5% to 14.6%, with over 10 million illegal vapes seized; however, a black market persists.
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36% Bias Score
Netherlands Warns of Highly Addictive Nicotine Sticks
A new report from the Netherlands' RIVM reveals that nicotine sticks, containing no tobacco but high nicotine levels, exceed safe emission limits by 18–25 times, posing significant health risks and regulatory challenges.
Netherlands Warns of Highly Addictive Nicotine Sticks
A new report from the Netherlands' RIVM reveals that nicotine sticks, containing no tobacco but high nicotine levels, exceed safe emission limits by 18–25 times, posing significant health risks and regulatory challenges.
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52% Bias Score
Youth Vaping Linked to Increased Smoking Risk and Health Problems
A global review of 384 youth vaping studies reveals that children who regularly vape are three times more likely to become smokers, and face increased risks of respiratory illnesses, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
Youth Vaping Linked to Increased Smoking Risk and Health Problems
A global review of 384 youth vaping studies reveals that children who regularly vape are three times more likely to become smokers, and face increased risks of respiratory illnesses, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
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52% Bias Score
UK Teen Vaping: A Gateway to Tobacco Smoking
Research shows one-third of UK teens vaping will subsequently smoke tobacco, mirroring 1970s rates and potentially reversing decades of progress in reducing teen smoking, despite a general decline in smoking and drinking among young people since the 1950s.
UK Teen Vaping: A Gateway to Tobacco Smoking
Research shows one-third of UK teens vaping will subsequently smoke tobacco, mirroring 1970s rates and potentially reversing decades of progress in reducing teen smoking, despite a general decline in smoking and drinking among young people since the 1950s.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Authorizes Juul E-Cigarette Sales
The FDA authorized Juul Labs to continue selling its e-cigarettes in the U.S. after a multiyear review, citing evidence of adult smokers switching from traditional cigarettes, despite concerns about youth vaping and potential health risks.
FDA Authorizes Juul E-Cigarette Sales
The FDA authorized Juul Labs to continue selling its e-cigarettes in the U.S. after a multiyear review, citing evidence of adult smokers switching from traditional cigarettes, despite concerns about youth vaping and potential health risks.
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44% Bias Score
FDA Allows Juul E-Cigarettes to Remain on Market
The FDA allowed Juul to keep selling its tobacco and menthol-flavored e-cigarettes in the US, claiming studies show reduced harm for adult smokers switching from traditional cigarettes, despite prior concerns over youth vaping.
FDA Allows Juul E-Cigarettes to Remain on Market
The FDA allowed Juul to keep selling its tobacco and menthol-flavored e-cigarettes in the US, claiming studies show reduced harm for adult smokers switching from traditional cigarettes, despite prior concerns over youth vaping.
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44% Bias Score
UK Orders Supermarkets to Halt Heated Tobacco Ads
The UK government has ordered Sainsbury's and Morrisons to stop advertising heated tobacco products, claiming it violates the 2002 Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act; the supermarkets disagree, and the issue highlights the need for clearer legislation amid rising youth awareness of heated tobacco...
UK Orders Supermarkets to Halt Heated Tobacco Ads
The UK government has ordered Sainsbury's and Morrisons to stop advertising heated tobacco products, claiming it violates the 2002 Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act; the supermarkets disagree, and the issue highlights the need for clearer legislation amid rising youth awareness of heated tobacco...
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48% Bias Score
Nicotine Sticks in the Netherlands Exceed Safe Nicotine Levels, Sparking Regulatory Concerns
A new report by the Dutch RIVM reveals that nicotine sticks, a tobacco-free product containing cellulose or tea leaves, exceed safe nicotine emission levels by 18 to 25 times, posing health risks and highlighting the need for updated legislation.
Nicotine Sticks in the Netherlands Exceed Safe Nicotine Levels, Sparking Regulatory Concerns
A new report by the Dutch RIVM reveals that nicotine sticks, a tobacco-free product containing cellulose or tea leaves, exceed safe nicotine emission levels by 18 to 25 times, posing health risks and highlighting the need for updated legislation.
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48% Bias Score
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