Every try counts
The FDA in the US is encouraging smokers to keep up their efforts to quit with their latest campaign called Every Try Counts. Every Try Counts is the latest campaign by the FDA in the US…
CDC study on vaping as a cessation method
Vaping still has a bad public reputation with a survey showing that only 15% of adults believing that it’s much safer than smoking. This is a contrast to peer-reviewed research. It found that vaping is…
The American Cancer Society changes its mind on e-cigarettes
The American Cancer Society (ACS) finally recognised the research in favour of e-cigarettes as smoking cessation devices. In a statement earlier this year, they recommend that physicians support those who choose to use vaping in…
Health leaders in Cape Town should embrace innovation to end smoking
This week, the 17th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, is being held in Cape Town. Health leaders are discussing the best ways to end the death toll caused by cigarettes. Africa seems like an…
New Zeeland opens dialogue on e-cigarettes
New Zeeland’s Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) met to discuss regulations on e-cigarettes and the importance of education on the subject. In addition to members of the MOH…