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Marty Makary's Irrational Resistance to Flavored Nicotine Vapes Drove His FDA Resignation

On the subject of tobacco harm reduction, the former commissioner let his emotions override his avowed commitment to following the science.

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Achieve Life Sciences Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Achieve Life Sciences (NASDAQ:ACHV) used its first-quarter 2026 earnings call to outline a transition period marked by new leadership, a major financing, manufacturing changes tied to its cytisinicline regulatory timeline and preparations for a potential commercial launch in 2027. Dr. Andrew Goldbe

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Yuzvendra Chahal’s Viral Flight Clip Sparks Fresh Vaping Debate Online

A viral video involving Yuzvendra Chahal has triggered widespread discussion on social media after the Punjab Kings spinner appeared to mimic vaping during a team flight to Hyderabad ahead of PBKS’ IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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Donations, access and secrecy: 3 tactics tobacco companies use to influence smoking laws

In April, the United Kingdom passed landmark laws that aim to create a “smokefree generation”. This means anyone born on or after January 1 2009 can never legally be sold tobacco products.

The Conversation

Carry on vaping, Angela Rayner: voters might just like you for it

With her eye on No 10, the former deputy PM is apparently shedding bad habits. But isn’t a proudly imperfect leader just what we need, asks Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Trump Pressured FDA to Greenlight Candy-Flavoured Vapes Amid Polls Showing Just 24% Approval With Gen Z

The Trump administration pressured the FDA to approve fruit-flavored e-cigarettes as Trump's support among young Americans declined, raising concerns about political influence on regulatory decisions.

International Business Times UK

FDA announces its first OK of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump

U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers

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IPL cricketer fined after TV cameras caught him vaping during match

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A future without cigarettes: Britain’s long game against smoking

The UK Parliament has passed a landmark bill to create the first smoke-free generation by prohibiting cigarette sales to anyone born after December 31, 2008. This legislation, awaiting royal assent, also grants the government enhanced powers to regulate tobacco and vaping products, aiming to significantly reduce smoking-related deaths and protect…

The Times of India

Born after 2008? UK brings in tough new rule you may never be allowed to buy cigarettes

The UK is implementing a groundbreaking law to effectively ban smoking for future generations by progressively raising the legal age to buy tobacco. This phased approach aims to significantly reduce smoking-related deaths and healthcare costs without impacting current smokers. New vaping regulations are also introduced to protect young people, marking…

The Times of India

UK Smoking Ban Explained: Key Provisions in New Law Targeting Future Generations

The UK Parliament has passed a bill aiming to create a smoke-free generation by banning tobacco sales to those born after 2009, with stricter regulations on vaping products.

International Business Times UK

UK clears landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill, bans cigarette sales for 2009-born generation

The UK Parliament has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, paving the way for a “smoke-free generation” by imposing a lifetime ban on cigarette purchases for younger people.

The Times of India

22-Year-Old Who Vaped Since 15 Given '18 Months to Live' After Lung Cancer Diagnosis Typically Seen in Seniors

A 22-year-old woman who vaped since age 15 has been diagnosed with lung cancer and given 18 months to live, raising concerns over vaping health risks and safety

International Business Times UK

Passenger banned after allegedly vaping on board flight

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Police called to Alaska Airlines flight after passenger caught vaping on board

The smoke alarm reportedly activated on the flight from Seattle to Sacramento

The Guardian - UK

‘Everybody’s making money’: how two backstreets become the vape capital of Britain

In Cheetham Hill, Manchester, there are more than 50 shops specialising in vapes and vaping paraphernalia. Why did they open here? And how long can they last?

The Independent UK

Vaping ‘likely’ to cause lung and oral cancers, ‘most definitive determination’ to date finds

7% of Americans use e-cigarettes, recent CDC data shows

The Guardian - AU

Vaping likely to cause lung and oral cancer, Australian researchers find in new review of evidence

‘There is no doubt that the cells and tissues of the oral cavity, the mouth and the lungs are altered by inhalation from e-cigarettes,’ academic says

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The Conversation

Strongest evidence yet that vaping likely causes cancer

As early as the 1880s, there was evidence that smoking tobacco damaged your lungs. But it took almost 100 years to definitively show that smoking causes lung cancer.

Pedestrian.tv

Vaping Is Likely To Cause Cancer, Major New Aussie Study Finds: ‘Only A Matter Of Time’

“To our knowledge, this review is the most definitive determination that those who vape are at increased risk of cancer compared to those who don’t.”

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: Has the single-use vape ban made any difference to our health or our environment?

In today’s newsletter: Nearly a year after disposable vapes were outlawed, new figures suggest the policy has delivered only modest gains while creating new challenges

Evening Standard

Squirrel filmed ‘vaping’ in London park after 'mistaking fruity smells for food'

The RSPCA has warned that animals may ingest nicotine and plastics after being attracted to discarded sweet-smelling e-cigarettes

Evening Standard

Fight breaks out on Elizabeth line train after youths told to stop vaping by middle-aged passenger

British Transport Police appeal for witnesses to come forward after incident at Stratford

The Independent UK

Nestle worker sacked for ‘vaping in toilet’ wins £22k compensation

A former Nestle worker, Luke Billings, has been awarded over £22,000 after an employment tribunal ruled his dismissal for allegedly vaping in work toilets was disproportionate. Mr Billings, who had an “unblemished career” since 2012, was sacked in October 2023 for alleged gross misconduct, which he denied. The tribunal acknowledged…

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Why It’s Time To Break Up With Vaping For Good

An ex-vaper spills on why she quit and how her health has improved.

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