VICE
Scientists Think They’ve Solved a Long-Standing Mystery Around Nicotine
Researchers discovered how tobacco plants produce nicotine by using a temporary glucose molecule to facilitate the chemical reaction.
The daily Star
Fully-grown woman gets lifetime flying ban for vaping on flight as passenger grasses her up
A 37-year-old woman has been banned from flying for life and fined after vaping on a domestic flight in Russia.
Swindon Advertiser
Vape believed to be cause of blaze in Wiltshire recycling centre
A disposable vape is suspected to have caused a fire at a Wiltshire recycling centre on the first anniversary of a single-use vape ban.
Newsbreak
🚭 Why to Quit Smoking, Vaping, and Tobacco Use
Quitting smoking and vaping improves health quickly, reducing cancer and heart disease risks.
Vice News
Koi’s Bahama Mama THCA Liquid Diamonds Vape is a Beach Day You Can Inhale
Koi’s Bahama Mama THCA Liquid Diamonds Vape offers a sweet, tropical flavor profile and a smooth, mild evening buzz rather than an intense high.
Milton Keynes Citizen
Milton Keynes City Council issued most fines in the country related to illegal vape products, data shows
Milton Keynes City Council issued the most fines for illegal vapes in the UK in 2025.
The Pharmaceutical Journal
Health news round up: diabetes, vaping and biologics
This week's health news covers NHS diabetes programs, vaping toxicity, and new cancer treatments.
Google News
Five Important Steps To Quit Smoking or Vaping That Actually Fit Your Routine
Rachael Andersen from Quit Australia outlines five practical steps to quit smoking or vaping, emphasizing the need for intention, planning, and support.
The Star
Sheffield sees surge in illegal vape seizures with more than 25,000 confiscated this year
Sheffield has seized over 25,000 illegal vapes in 2025, the highest number in South Yorkshire.
Mail Online
Is YOUR smart vape spying on you... for China? MP raises fears
A Labour MP warns that smart vapes made in China could spy on Brits via mobile phones.
Times Now
Live Chat: 6 Top Doctors Answer Mental Health Questions Every Gen Z Parent Is Afraid To Ask
Six experts discuss mental health challenges facing Gen Z, including anxiety, academic pressure, and vaping.
Wcvb
Doctor explains the negative effects of vaping and its link to cancer
A lung cancer specialist warns that vaping may cause cancer due to similar toxins found in cigarettes.
VICE
TRE House’s Texas Peach Cobbler THCA Vape Is Bigger, Sweeter, and Mostly Delta-8
This 3.5g disposable vape offers a sweet peach cobbler flavor with a Delta-8-forward cannabinoid profile, though it requires frequent charging.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Victoria 'failing the whole nation' in enforcement of anti-vaping measures
Victoria's laws and enforcement are deemed inadequate to combat the illegal vaping market, with experts arguing the state is 'failing the whole nation'.
Dailycaller
Reversing The FDA's Vape Decision Would Hand The Market To Chinese Smugglers
Reversing the FDA's decision to authorize American vape products would eliminate legal competition and hand the market to Chinese smugglers.
Washington Examiner
Michael Bloomberg’s war on vaping puts criminals over consumers
Michael Bloomberg's campaign against flavored vaping products is criticized for contradicting itself and failing to understand harm reduction.
Dailystar Co Uk
Missing nuclear lab mum found 'skeletonised' with gunshot wound to head after vape row
Melissa Casias, a missing nuclear lab worker, was found dead in a New Mexico forest with a gunshot wound to the head.
akron.com
Fairlawn set to enact regulations for smoke, vape shops
Fairlawn City Council extended a moratorium on new smoke and vape shops for 90 days while drafting zoning regulations to limit their locations and operations.
Medical News
Vaping devices and flavors affect genes differently
Researchers found that vaping device generation, flavor choices, and intensity create distinct molecular fingerprints in oral cells, revealing complex gene expression changes.
Warringtonguardian Co Uk
Warrington vape shop owner taken to court following environmental crackdown
Vape shop owner Qasim Hussain Karim was fined for failing to produce waste transfer notes during an environmental crime crackdown.
The Straits Times
Indonesia arrests Australian woman in Lombok for ‘medical’ cannabis in vape
An Australian woman faces up to 20 years in prison after being caught with cannabis vape liquid in Lombok.
Arizona Capitol Times
Vendors beware: New Arizona law aims to crack down on underage vape sales
Arizona lawmakers passed a law to restrict vape sales to minors, banning cartoon characters and imposing fines, though opponents argue enforcement is insufficient.
Wesa
Pittsburgh City Council advances rules for new vape shops, though existing stores unaffected
Pittsburgh City Council advanced rules Wednesday to regulate new vape shops, banning them from Downtown and near schools, while exempting existing stores.
Daily Record
Linlithgow’s Lib Dem councillor plans to call for greater controls on vape shops
Councillor Sally Pattle is seeking Holyrood legislation to increase safety regulations for vape shops due to lithium-ion battery fire risks.
News-Medical
TikTok promotes a thriving illicit vaping culture among young people
A study reveals TikTok glamorizes illicit vaping among youth, while official health resources struggle to engage young audiences effectively.
Google News
Queensland crackdown cuts illicit tobacco and vape shops, but black market adapts
Queensland's crackdown on illicit tobacco and vape shops has temporarily reduced sales, but the black market is adapting by moving online and diversifying into new locations.
Vice News
MOOD’s Purple Afghani Vape Is the Rare Disposable That Doesn’t Feel Disposable
MOOD's Purple Afghani 2g disposable vape offers adjustable heat settings, a display, and a smooth blackberry-pine flavor, making it a high-value option for experienced users.
The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
5 Things to Consider When Selecting a Low Nicotine Vape Device
Choosing the right vape device involves evaluating battery life, airflow, portability, features, and liquid compatibility for a satisfying experience.
Daily Record
CCTV image released of man vaping after 'incident' at Glasgow train station
British Transport Police released a CCTV image seeking a teenager involved in an incident at Pollokshields West station.
Glasgowlive Co Uk
CCTV image of vaping male released following 'incident' at Glasgow station
British Transport Police released a CCTV image of a teenager to assist in an investigation at Pollokshields West station.
Glasgowlive Co Uk
Illegal vape seizures in Glasgow spark calls for more action on 'health emergency'
Glasgow trading standards seized 11,500 illegal vapes last year, prompting urgent calls for increased enforcement to address a health emergency.
Headtopics
Vaping Linked to Genetic Changes Tied to Cancer and Chronic Diseases, Study Warns
A new study links regular vaping to altered gene activity in over 3,000 genes, many associated with cancer and heart disease.
Daily Record
Vaping causes 'changes' to genes warns new study as 'worst' flavour named
A new study reveals vaping alters 3,124 genes, with fruit flavours causing the most significant changes.
Essexlive
Vaping alters 3,124 genes and new study shows which flavour is 'worst'
A new study finds vaping alters 3,124 genes, with fruit flavours causing the most damage.
News-Medical
E-cigarette flavors and device type drive the biological effects of vaping
Vaping alters gene expression, with 66.6% of changes linked to flavor and device type rather than usage frequency.
Caledonian Record
Experts warn vaping alters genes, fruit flavors do most damage
A study reveals vaping alters thousands of genes, with fruit flavors and advanced devices causing the most significant biological changes.
Newsbreak
Four years after a veto, Alaska lawmakers approve the state's first vape tax
Alaska lawmakers approved a 25% tax on e-cigarettes, four years after a veto, despite criticism over a cigar bar exception.
WOWK 13 News
How a new West Virginia law will change how vape shops operate
A new West Virginia law grants the WVABCA authority to regulate vape shops, aiming to curb underage usage.
The Manila Times
DOH tightens vape rules while awaiting total ban
The DOH recommends raising the vape age limit to 25, banning flavors, and increasing taxes while waiting for a total ban.
Mirage News
E-Cigarette Flavors, Devices Key in Vaping Molecular Change
Research indicates that vape flavors and device types drive the majority of molecular gene expression changes in users.
Free Malaysia Today
Health ministry moves to block 4 websites selling vape products online
The health ministry has requested the blocking of four websites for selling vape products, following complaints about violations of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024.
Mail Online
Britain's disposable vape ban was a FAILURE: Experts reveal how millions of e-cigarettes still plague the waste system - one year after they were prohibited
One year after the UK ban, millions of disposable vapes still litter waste streams, causing fire risks.
Anadolu Agency
Disposable vape use falls sharply in UK one year after ban: Report
Disposable vape usage in the UK dropped significantly one year after a ban was implemented.
Postandcourier
FDA shakeup appears to reward Big Tobacco in loosening vape regulations
The FDA's new looser regulations on vapes and nicotine pouches could unleash hundreds more products, raising concerns about public health and industry influence.
Allafrica Tanzania
South Africa: SA's Double Defeat - - Smoking Up, Vaping Left Unchecked
South Africa faces a tobacco crisis with rising smoking rates and high nicotine dependence among youth, while vaping remains unchecked.
Metro
How your old fave Watermelon Ice vape became a secret weapon on the battlefield
Banned British vapes are being repurposed into power banks for Ukrainian soldiers by volunteers.
Diss Mercury
Government urged to crack down on cheap vapes circumventing single-use ban
One year after banning single-use vapes, the government faces pressure to close loopholes allowing cheap, reusable vapes to be used like disposables.
South Tahoe Now
South Lake Tahoe City Council: Snow removal, nuisance buildings, regulation of tobacco and vaping businesses
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will address snow removal funding, nuisance building citations, Pride Month recognition, a capital improvement plan, tobacco retailer regulations, and vacation rental enforcement.
Menafn
UK Reports Sharp Drop in Disposable Vape Use After Ban
Disposable vape use in the UK has dropped significantly following a government ban on single-use products.
247news.com.pk
Pakistan Launches First Nationwide Vaping Survey
Pakistan has initiated its first nationwide survey to study vaping trends and health impacts.
Daily Maverick
SA sees rising smoking and vaping rates
South Africa faces a dual crisis with rising cigarette smoking and unchecked vaping among youth due to outdated laws and regulatory gaps.
Times Now
World No Tobacco Day: Is Vaping Really Safer Than Smoking?
Health experts warn that while vaping may expose users to fewer toxic chemicals than cigarettes, it is far from harmless and can still damage the heart and lungs.
Firstpost
Doctor explains: Why the illusion of ‘safe nicotine’ is fuelling a new youth addiction crisis
Doctors warn that young people are becoming addicted to nicotine through vaping and pouches due to the mistaken belief that smoke-free products are safe.
Malay Mail
Nine times more likely than adults: CAP warns Malaysia is losing a generation to vaping
CAP warns Malaysia is facing a vaping crisis among youth, urging a total ban on nicotine products.
Stwnewspress
LIVE WELL: Tobacco Helpline launches 1st testimonial focused on vaping
The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is launching a campaign to help Oklahomans quit vaping.
GB News
Labour lets hundreds of vape shops, newsagents and barber shops hire migrants while Britain's youths go jobless
The Home Office is allowing hundreds of small businesses to hire migrants via a 'skilled worker' visa route, while young Britons remain unemployed.
Wichita Eagle
Wichita woman took down smoke detector to vape before closet fire hurt toddlers
A Wichita woman faces charges after removing a smoke detector to vape, leading to a closet fire that critically injured two toddlers.
This Is Local London
Woolwich phone repair shop must pay £15k after selling vape to 14-year-old
A Woolwich mobile phone repair shop was fined over £15,000 for selling vapes to a child and stocking illegal products.
conveniencestore.co.uk
Vape retailer issues response to call for indoor vaping ban in Scotland
A vape retailer responds to a former minister's call for an indoor vaping ban in Scotland.
allAfrica.com
South Africa: SA Cannot End TB While Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction Go Unchecked
Professor Lekan Ayo-Yusuf argues that South Africa must pass the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill to combat TB.
spotlightnsp.co.za
SA cannot end TB while tobacco and nicotine addiction go unchecked
South Africa must pass the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill to curb nicotine addiction and reduce TB risks.
Philippine News
Netizen Posts Photo of Man Allegedly Caught Stealing From Vape Shop | PhilNews
A Facebook user shared a photo of a man allegedly caught stealing from his vape shop, sparking online debate.
Yahoo! News
Man speaks after charges dropped in alleged rape at University City vape shop
Yasir Khater was released after a grand jury declined to indict him on rape and kidnapping charges.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Loopholes in laws make crackdown on illegal vapes difficult
Australian authorities have seized over 20 million illegal vapes worth $1 billion since January 2024, but researchers warn that loopholes in regulations and creative online marketing continue to make enforcement difficult.
Kcra
Vaping is often touted as less toxic than smoking. But new research raises concerns about cancer risk
New research suggests nicotine-based e-cigarettes may increase cancer risk despite being marketed as safer than smoking.
Mothership.
S'pore man, 23, allegedly trafficked etomidate vape pods, 2 vapes & 55 pods found at home
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Senate Democrat Wyden Probes Trump Administration Vape Policy Shift, Seeks Records From HHS and Reynolds American
ibiza-spotlight.com
Sustainability Matters – Smoking on Ibiza's beaches: what you need to know | Ibiza Spotlight
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | UAE Sets Dh1-Per-ml Minimum Excise Price for Vape Liquids From Sept. 1 While Keeping 100% Tax Rate
Scottish Grocer & Convenience Retailer
VB Distribution approved for vaping products duty
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Nicotine Pouches Gain Ground in U.S. Convenience Stores as Vape Unit Sales Fall 14%
The Irish Times
Vape tax increase being considered after it raises €22m in nine months
Tico Times
Costa Rica’s New Vape Rules Were Supposed to Start Today. They Didn’t.
Tobacco Reporter
Ohio Weighs Authority to Enforce Illegal Vape Sales - Tobacco Reporter
The National
UAE to introduce minimum taxation price for e-cigarette and vape liquids from September 1
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Ohio Supreme Court Weighs Whether State Consumer Law Can Restrict Flavored Vape Sales
Hoodline
Four Suspects Caught On Video After Twin Burglaries At Hoschton Vape Shop
Newsweek
Woman Vapes for 10 Years, Then Comes a Life-Changing Discovery
Google News
Man admits he was part of syndicate that stored 58,000 vape items in Lentor house and Sembawang condo
Yahoo! News
Too many vape shops on high street, shoppers claim
BBC News
Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes
Adnews
Dentsu wins SA's tobacco cessation and vaping control account - AdNews
Newsbreak
LaMelo Ball's Apartment Gets Dragged Online Over ‘Vape Shop' Interior Design
Irish Examiner
Michael Moynihan: Cork City has a staggering number of vape shops among all the store closures
Tobacco Reporter
VTA Poll Finds Support for Science-Based Vape Regulation Reform - Tobacco Reporter
