A new Texas law taking effect in 2023 will prohibit numerous e-cigarette marketing tactics perceived as targeting youth, including use of cartoons, celebrities, or images of candy. However, experts say national vape companies are unlikely to fully abandon the lucrative Texas market.
As a vaper who has tested countless pod systems over the years, few devices surprise me anymore in this increasingly commoditized corner of the vaping world. Generic shapes and specs get tweaked slightly if manufacturers even bother iterating. Reliable performers earn their keep, but breakthrough user experiences stay scarce.
The most comprehensive analysis to date shows no evidence that e-cigarettes and other vaping products act as a gateway to tobacco cigarette smoking at the population level.
Statistical data supports the visible prevalence. As of 2021 in England alone, an estimated 2.7 million people regularly vaped e-liquids or used other forms of electronic cigarettes, whether occasionally or daily. That massive user base continues expanding expedientially year over year as well.
Vaping products continue to prompt divisive debates between regulators, public health experts and consumers. Recent vaping prohibitions enacted in some regions contrast sharply with data showing most citizens support even total tobacco bans. This complex issue involves clashing perspectives on harm reduction, unintended consequences and the role of choice.
Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes or vapes, have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among young people. But can vaping actually help smokers quit, or does it just lead to relapse? A new French study provides some insights.
Illinois recently passed legislation expanding the statewide Smoke-Free Illinois Act to include vaping devices and e-cigarettes. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the bill into law, banning vaping and smoking in indoor public spaces.
By categorizing vapes under existing indoor air regulations, officials aim to protect bystanders from secondhand vapor exposure in shared environments. Curbing public vaping is also expected to discourage youth uptake.