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Tourists in France could now face fines for smoking on the beach

The country has just introduced a ban on smoking in some public areas as part of a comprehensive anti-tobacco plan.

Health news

Vaping may stop immune cells from working normally, study says

A new study has indicated that e-cigarettes, with or without nicotine, may have a paralysing effect on the body’s immune cells.

Health news

Where in Europe do people smoke the most and the least?

The UK has announced further plans to deter smokers with new packaging. But how do European countries compare in terms of smoking and vaping rates?

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Only one EU country doing enough to help people stop smoking, WHO says

“Tobacco use continues to be one of the biggest public health threats,” said a World Health Organization official.

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Health news

Could disruptive tech like AI lead to a 'smoke-free' future?

ChatGPT is making generative AI a household name. Beyond all the debate about content creation, it’s also disrupting health and science, but for the better?

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Teenage vaping linked to binge drinking and cannabis use

A new survey has heightened concerns vaping might be a “gateway” to other harmful behaviours in teenagers.

Health news

Smoke free Sweden: Why are Swedes stubbing out?

The Scandinavian country is a trailblazer when it comes to quitting smoking, but other forms of tobacco consumption are still popular.

Healthcare

Australia to ban recreational vaping in e-cigarette crackdown

Australia plans to ban non-prescription vaping and wants e-cigarette sales to be confined to helping tobacco smokers quit.

Living

Vapes are a 'new threat' to the planet, experts warn

Research by Material Focus found that around 1.3 million single-use e-cigarettes are thrown away in the UK every week.

Health news

Vaping can disrupt heart rhythms, research on mice shows

The study conducted on mice found vapour from e-cigarettes could cause heart arrhythmias and increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest.

Europe News

EU proposes ban on sale of flavoured heated tobacco products

According to EU figures, cancer is the second cause of death in the bloc, with 40% of its citizens predicted to face the illness at some point in life.

Health news

UK paves the way for medically prescribed e-cigarettes

The United Kingdom could become the first country in the world to prescribe electronic cigarettes as a medical device.

Tech News

Euroviews. 'Pragmatic solutions' are needed to make cigarettes history

Philip Morris International is the only tobacco manufacturer committed to replacing cigarettes completely. Here's how.

Health news

No more cigarettes within ten years, says tobacco boss

The CEO of Philip Morris International says the company could stop selling cigarettes in the UK in the next decade as it moves into vaping and pharmaceuticals.

World News

Euroviews. Turning up the heat on vaping regulations to address consumer concerns ǀ View

While e-cigarettes are well established in many countries, there are big differences between the way the US regulates vaping compared to other regions like the EU. In addition, to date there are no universal product standards in this relatively new, yet fast-growing product category.