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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
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
France Bans Smoking in Public Spaces
France implemented a nationwide ban on smoking in public spaces including parks, beaches, and schools starting June 29th, 2024, with fines up to €750, although experts believe it's insufficient due to exceptions for cafes and e-cigarettes.
France Bans Smoking in Public Spaces
France implemented a nationwide ban on smoking in public spaces including parks, beaches, and schools starting June 29th, 2024, with fines up to €750, although experts believe it's insufficient due to exceptions for cafes and e-cigarettes.
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44% 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
Smoking Cessation: Behavioral Changes and E-cigarette Risks
This article discusses effective smoking cessation strategies, emphasizing behavioral changes and social support over nicotine dependence, while also addressing the role and risks of e-cigarettes.
Smoking Cessation: Behavioral Changes and E-cigarette Risks
This article discusses effective smoking cessation strategies, emphasizing behavioral changes and social support over nicotine dependence, while also addressing the role and risks of e-cigarettes.
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24% 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 Receives New Drug Application for Cytisinicline, a Promising Smoking Cessation Drug
Achieve Life Sciences submitted a new drug application to the FDA for cytisinicline, a non-nicotine smoking cessation drug, showing promise in two Phase 3 trials and already approved in the UK, addressing the high rate of smoking-related deaths (over 480,000 annually) in the U.S.
FDA Receives New Drug Application for Cytisinicline, a Promising Smoking Cessation Drug
Achieve Life Sciences submitted a new drug application to the FDA for cytisinicline, a non-nicotine smoking cessation drug, showing promise in two Phase 3 trials and already approved in the UK, addressing the high rate of smoking-related deaths (over 480,000 annually) in the U.S.
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24% Bias Score
Netherlands Vaping Ban Ineffective: Youth Vaping Remains High
Despite a ban on flavored vapes in the Netherlands since early 2024, 9% of 18-25 year olds vaped in 2024, while 23.7% smoked; teenagers access vapes illegally through older friends, social media, and some shops; doctors are pursuing legal action against Snapchat for failing to protect children from ...
Netherlands Vaping Ban Ineffective: Youth Vaping Remains High
Despite a ban on flavored vapes in the Netherlands since early 2024, 9% of 18-25 year olds vaped in 2024, while 23.7% smoked; teenagers access vapes illegally through older friends, social media, and some shops; doctors are pursuing legal action against Snapchat for failing to protect children from ...
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48% Bias Score
UK Bans Disposable Vapes Amid Youth Addiction Concerns
A UK ban on single-use vapes came into force on October 22nd, aiming to curb youth vaping and environmental damage, though concerns remain about addiction and the potential for a shift to refillable devices.
UK Bans Disposable Vapes Amid Youth Addiction Concerns
A UK ban on single-use vapes came into force on October 22nd, aiming to curb youth vaping and environmental damage, though concerns remain about addiction and the potential for a shift to refillable devices.
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52% Bias Score
Teen's Irreversible Lung Damage Highlights Dangers of Vaping
A 17-year-old American developed bronchiolitis obliterans from three years of secret vaping, highlighting a larger issue: nearly 3,000 EVALI cases and 68 deaths occurred in the US in 2019, emphasizing the unknown long-term health risks of vaping despite its promotion as a safer alternative to tradit...
Teen's Irreversible Lung Damage Highlights Dangers of Vaping
A 17-year-old American developed bronchiolitis obliterans from three years of secret vaping, highlighting a larger issue: nearly 3,000 EVALI cases and 68 deaths occurred in the US in 2019, emphasizing the unknown long-term health risks of vaping despite its promotion as a safer alternative to tradit...
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60% Bias Score
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