Question in focus: Should you start vaping?
Vaping can be a fun and exciting activity on a night out or just when you’re relaxing at home. However, if you’re a little unsure about whether you want to…
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What parents need to know about e-cigarettes
E-cigs have been a rising trend for a few years, and whilst they have been a revelation for people who have been struggling to quit smoking for many years they…
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Why people love to hate vaping
Vaping is a personal decision, but there has been a lot said about in the news, online or in different social circles. Some e-cig users love it and swear by…
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Second hand vaping and e-cigs
We all know about the dangers of inhaling second-hand smoke from cigarettes but what about inhaling the vapour from e-cigarettes? Is it safe, or likely to harm your health? If…
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How to introduce vaping to others
As much as you personally might love vaping, you need to understand that there are many people who don’t. There are a lot of people who are a bit unsure…
Read more » What do the studies say about the risks of vaping?
The US city of San Francisco decided to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes starting in 2020. Currently, the scientific consensus indicates that steaming is undoubtedly less dangerous than smoking,…
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E-cigarettes beat nicotine gum and patches to quit smoking
The first major comparative study on the effectiveness of the recently published e-cigarette for smoking cessation concludes that it has virtues, especially for those who want to get rid of…
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What We Know About Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana has been used therapeutically for thousands of years, but we’re only just beginning to understand how it works. Over 3000 prescriptions for medical marijuana have been approved since…
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Smoking rates in Australia have plummeted but it’s not all good news
It appears that the government is winning the war against smoking, with smoking rates officially reaching an all-time low in 2019. A survey of the Australian adult population (aged 18+)…
Read more »High school students increasingly addicted to vaping
Although new-generation e-cigarettes are intended for adult smokers who want to quit smoking, they are attracting more and more teenagers who have never smoked in their lives. And many of…
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Study Finds Suburbs with the Highest Smoking Rates in Australia
Mount Druitt in NSW and two suburbs in Hobart have the worst smoking rates in the nation, though overall national rates of daily smokers are down from 40% in the…
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Research finds marijuana users aren’t as likely to suffer obesity
New research has questioned the common wisdom that the “munchies” (increased appetite when high from marijuana) would naturally lead cannabis users to have higher rates of obesity. It’s estimated that…
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Marijuana may be dangerous for those suffering heart disease
While the positive health benefits of marijuana use have been widely reported, there is evidence to suggest that it may present risks for those with cardiovascular disease. Marijuana has become…
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