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UK Bans Disposable Vapes to Curb Waste and Youth Usage
The UK bans the sale of disposable vapes from June 1st to tackle environmental waste and reduce youth vaping, with penalties ranging from fines to prison sentences depending on the region.
UK Bans Disposable Vapes to Curb Waste and Youth Usage
The UK bans the sale of disposable vapes from June 1st to tackle environmental waste and reduce youth vaping, with penalties ranging from fines to prison sentences depending on the region.
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44% 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
Severe Vaping-Related Illnesses in the Netherlands Prompt Urgent Calls for Stricter Regulations
At least five young adults in the Netherlands nearly died from vaping-related illnesses, prompting calls for stricter regulations and highlighting a widespread public health crisis involving illegal flavored e-cigarette liquids; at least sixteen hospitals reported multiple cases of serious lung prob...
Severe Vaping-Related Illnesses in the Netherlands Prompt Urgent Calls for Stricter Regulations
At least five young adults in the Netherlands nearly died from vaping-related illnesses, prompting calls for stricter regulations and highlighting a widespread public health crisis involving illegal flavored e-cigarette liquids; at least sixteen hospitals reported multiple cases of serious lung prob...
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40% Bias Score
Small Businesses Demand Urgent Talks on UK Vaping Bill to Avoid Mass Closures
Facing potential closure due to the UK's Tobacco and Vapes Bill, 24 small business owners representing major brands are demanding urgent government talks, citing a report predicting 7,700 shop closures and 70,000 job losses if the bill passes in its current form.
Small Businesses Demand Urgent Talks on UK Vaping Bill to Avoid Mass Closures
Facing potential closure due to the UK's Tobacco and Vapes Bill, 24 small business owners representing major brands are demanding urgent government talks, citing a report predicting 7,700 shop closures and 70,000 job losses if the bill passes in its current form.
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52% Bias Score
Supreme Court Backs FDA on Flavored E-Cigarette Approvals
The Supreme Court upheld the FDA's rejection of flavored e-cigarette approvals, rejecting claims by manufacturers Triton Distribution and Vapestasia that the agency improperly altered its approval process; one aspect will be revisited by a lower court, while the FDA's broader authority remains.
Supreme Court Backs FDA on Flavored E-Cigarette Approvals
The Supreme Court upheld the FDA's rejection of flavored e-cigarette approvals, rejecting claims by manufacturers Triton Distribution and Vapestasia that the agency improperly altered its approval process; one aspect will be revisited by a lower court, while the FDA's broader authority remains.
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40% Bias Score
Quitting Smoking Without Gaining Weight: A Dietitian's Guide
A dietitian explains why quitting smoking or vaping often leads to increased appetite and cravings for junk food, and offers strategies for managing these cravings through healthy eating habits and meal planning.
Quitting Smoking Without Gaining Weight: A Dietitian's Guide
A dietitian explains why quitting smoking or vaping often leads to increased appetite and cravings for junk food, and offers strategies for managing these cravings through healthy eating habits and meal planning.
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32% Bias Score
Texas Expands Medical Cannabis Program, Adds Conditions, Allows Vaping
Texas House approves bill expanding medical cannabis access, adding conditions like chronic pain and TBI, permitting vaping products, and standardizing distribution; awaits Senate approval.
Texas Expands Medical Cannabis Program, Adds Conditions, Allows Vaping
Texas House approves bill expanding medical cannabis access, adding conditions like chronic pain and TBI, permitting vaping products, and standardizing distribution; awaits Senate approval.
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands Launches Anti-Vaping Campaign Amidst Youth Addiction Crisis
The Netherlands launches a national anti-vaping campaign, "Say No to Vaping," targeting parents to discuss vaping dangers with children, driven by a study showing nearly 40% of 12–16-year-old vapers are addicted and the hospitalization of at least 14 children in 2024 due to vaping.
Netherlands Launches Anti-Vaping Campaign Amidst Youth Addiction Crisis
The Netherlands launches a national anti-vaping campaign, "Say No to Vaping," targeting parents to discuss vaping dangers with children, driven by a study showing nearly 40% of 12–16-year-old vapers are addicted and the hospitalization of at least 14 children in 2024 due to vaping.
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56% Bias Score
Five Critically Ill After Vaping in Netherlands
Five people were hospitalized in critical condition due to vaping in the Netherlands, four experiencing comas; 16 of 71 surveyed hospitals reported vaping-related lung damage; flavored vapes have been illegal since early 2024.
Five Critically Ill After Vaping in Netherlands
Five people were hospitalized in critical condition due to vaping in the Netherlands, four experiencing comas; 16 of 71 surveyed hospitals reported vaping-related lung damage; flavored vapes have been illegal since early 2024.
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52% Bias Score
UK Vaping Rise Stalls Amidst Anticipated Government Crackdown
A study by University College London reveals that the rapid growth of vaping in Britain has plateaued since January 2024, likely due to an anticipated government ban on disposable vapes, with users shifting to reusable alternatives; the ban, effective June 1, 2025, may have limited impact on overall...
UK Vaping Rise Stalls Amidst Anticipated Government Crackdown
A study by University College London reveals that the rapid growth of vaping in Britain has plateaued since January 2024, likely due to an anticipated government ban on disposable vapes, with users shifting to reusable alternatives; the ban, effective June 1, 2025, may have limited impact on overall...
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40% Bias Score
New Zealand's Vaping Policy Leads to Twice as Fast Smoking Rate Decline Compared to Australia
A study in Addiction reveals New Zealand's smoking rate plummeted 10 percent annually (2016-2023), compared to Australia's 5 percent, due to New Zealand's vaping harm-reduction policy allowing easy access to regulated vaping products, unlike Australia's restrictive model that fueled a large black ma...
New Zealand's Vaping Policy Leads to Twice as Fast Smoking Rate Decline Compared to Australia
A study in Addiction reveals New Zealand's smoking rate plummeted 10 percent annually (2016-2023), compared to Australia's 5 percent, due to New Zealand's vaping harm-reduction policy allowing easy access to regulated vaping products, unlike Australia's restrictive model that fueled a large black ma...
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52% Bias Score
French Agency Warns of Severe Health Risks from Vaping Synthetic Cannabinoids
The French health agency warns of severe health risks associated with vaping synthetic cannabinoids, like PTC and Buddha Blue, among adolescents, citing 215 cases (including one death) in 2021-2022 and 139 in 2023-2024, with half being severe cases, and urging for vigilance and immediate medical att...
French Agency Warns of Severe Health Risks from Vaping Synthetic Cannabinoids
The French health agency warns of severe health risks associated with vaping synthetic cannabinoids, like PTC and Buddha Blue, among adolescents, citing 215 cases (including one death) in 2021-2022 and 139 in 2023-2024, with half being severe cases, and urging for vigilance and immediate medical att...
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56% Bias Score
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