I used to be a firm believer in passive smoking as a serious danger to health. Well, we were told this by people in positions of trust, by health organisations, by scientists and by doctors, so why would one think otherwise. However, I was a bit surprised when I heard the very doctor who had …
Passive Smoking: A Risk Too Small to Worry About? Read More »
Last year an FDA study found minute quantitites of Tobacco Specific Nitrosamines (TSNAs) in NJOY cartridges. The Nitrosamines were: at levels thousands of times lower than those found in cigarettes (and at similar levels to those found in peanut butter!) only found in cartridges – the FDA did not test the vapour exhaled by smokers …
New Study Finds No Toxic Nitrosamines in E-Cig Vapour Read More »
Philip Morris could soon have the ability to scupper the e-cigarettes in favour of its own products – cigarettes which contain, according to Professor Michael Siegel’s analysis of the FDA report into electronic cigarette, 1400 times as many nitrosamines as electronic cigarettes. The tobacco company, which for years claimed that cigarettes were not harmful, is …
Does Philip Morris Plan to Scupper the E Cigarette? Read More »
On its website, Action on Smoking and Health makes a number of claims regarding smoking, including that the very breath and smell of smokers, even when they are not smoking, can be extremely hazardous to people’s health. What are the claims? 1. 30 minutes of exposure to drifting tobacco smoke can trigger a fatal heart …
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According to a medical study in South Africa highlighted by News 24 45% of smokers using e-cigarettes were able to quit within two months of switching to the innovative new product. Of coure, what counts is whether smokers can cease smoking for the long term. However, the results remain extremely encouraging. The survey results found: 6% …
45% of Smokers Quit With E Cigarette Says Nicotine Cessation Study Read More »
Professor Michael Siegel (bio) is a doctor, a professor, an enthusiastic supporter of tobacco harm reduction and a tireless exposer of tobacco myths. We are very grateful to Michael for sparing us the time for this interview. If you would like to read more of Michael’s work please check out his Tobacco Analysis blog. Q: …
Professor Siegel Discusses Vape Safety, The Anti-Smoking Lobby & More Read More »
David Sweanor (bio) has worked with numerous companies and organisations, including the International Union Against Cancer, World Health Organization, World Bank and the Pan American Health Organization, on the issue of tobacco harm reduction. He has received both international recognition and prestigious prizes for his work. David has also been outspoken on vaping issues. Q: How …
David Sweanor Interview on the Electronic Cigarette Read More »
Update: This blog post was written five years. Research such as this suggest some of these fears over eliquid are not valid, although of course vapers should continue to ensure eliquid is kept out of reach of children. One e-smoker, contributing to a discussion on an e-cigarette forum, recently speculated on the lethal nature of the e-juice …
E Juice? How long till it kills someone… Read More »
Have you ever heard this complaint? “Why should I pay for your health treatment out of my taxes?” It’s encouraged by various statistics which argue that smoking is a strain on the economy (citing lost work, cost to the NHS e.t.c.) And with between a half and a third of all smokers dying of a smoking …
Do taxes on smoking pay for smokers’ diseases? Read More »
