While the NHS says vaping is ‘one of the most effective tools for quitting smoking’, Dr Karan Raja doesn’t think it’s right for everyone. The UK doctor and NHS surgeon said in a video posted on social media that vaping might not always be the best solution for overcoming addiction. “If you think vaping is … Read more
Fires in bin lorries and waste sorting centres cost at least €100 million in the last three years, and the waste industry believes vapes are largely to blame. The Irish Waste Management Association said the true cost is probably considerably higher as companies are seeing insurance premiums spiral. Fires in sorting facilities cost €56.6 million … Read more
A new national analysis of NHIS data reveals a historic drop in cigarette smoking among U.S. adults while highlighting persistent tobacco use and widening disparities across demographic and occupational groups. Tobacco Product Use among U.S. Adults, 2023–2024. Image Credit: shisu_ka / Shutterstock In a recent report published in the journal NEJM Evidence, researcher Israel Agaku evaluated … Read more
The HSE budget for supporting people to quit smoking has almost doubled in ten years to over €20m but the Irish Heart Foundation says €50m is needed. New HSE data shows a spend of €20.1m last year compared to €11.2m in 2015. This includes subsidising quit smoking aids such as patches as well as staff … Read more
The disposable vapes ban in the UK could lead to young adults switching to alternative products, including cigarettes, new research led by the University of Bristol has found. In response to rising concerns about youth vaping, the UK Government introduced a ban on disposable vapes last year (from 1 June 2025). While the ban was … Read more
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government is open to introducing legislation similar to proposals in the United Kingdom to ban the use of vapes in cars carrying children. “We would [consider introducing similar legislation in Ireland]. I have a very low tolerance threshold for vapes. To put it mildly, I believe they represent the … Read more
Taoiseach says Government would consider ban on vaping in cars carrying children The Journal Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans BBC Vaping in cars with children to be banned under new plans Sky News Source link
Real Health How addictive is vaping? What’s the best way to stop? And where should vapers go for help? Martina Blake, national Lead for the HSE Tobacco Free Ireland program, joins me on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. Karl spoke to the vaping expert about the rapid rise of vaping, particularly among … Read more
What’s in a vape and how to tell if your teen has started vaping Irish Examiner Source link
Generative artificial intelligence could take years off the time between identifying public health risks and launching impactful mass media campaigns. A University of Queensland study revealed AI-generated vaping awareness ads co-designed with young people, were perceived as equally or more effective than advertisements created by official health agencies. Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan from … Read more