E-cigarettes continue to gain appeal as an alternative to conventional cigarettes. Education around these products continues to be a big push, as e-cigarettes are fundamentally different from conventional cigarettes that burn tobacco and produce smoke.

Gregory Conley, president of the American Vaping Association says Instead of acknowledging that e-cigarettes are helping millions transition to products estimated to be at least 95% less harmful than cigarettes, a vocal minority is dead set on spreading misinformation about the dangers of vaping.

VapeCon was held in Pretoria at the Heartfelt arena, from 25 August 2018 until 26 August 2018.

Never before has the British parliament’s Science and Technology Committee, led by their Chairman Mr Norman Lamb MP, come out so boldly in support of the relaxation of regulations of their vaping industry.

The National Institutes of Health is spending $1.4 million to fund a study looking at the results of vaping regulations. The NIH and FDA Center for Tobacco Products have spent hundreds of millions of dollars studying almost every aspect of vaping.

The department of health has officially released its draft tobacco bill for public comment, the bill also seeks to regulate electronic devices with the possible banking of vaping indoors.

Although not harmless, the evidence is unequivocal that vaping is much safer than smoking. But misinformation and scaremongering could still be putting people off switching.

Vaping devices are widely regarded as harm reduction devices, which are 95% safer than traditional cigarettes. Despite this, many still suspect that the effects of vaping are as dangerous as smoking a traditional tobacco cigarette.

Getting true figures on how many vapers there are on earth, is difficult.

Ex-smokers are always pleasantly surprised at how much more spare cash they have at the end of the month. Whether they quit or switch to vaping, money is saved.

There is no denying that vaping has helped millions of smokers regain a healthier lifestyle and, in many cases, saved their lives.

New Zealand has been more open-minded about vaping than their Ausie neighbours of late.

Canada has published its new tobacco strategy, which aims to cut tobacco usage in the country to under 5% by 2035.

Choosing nicotine levels when switching to vaping can be daunting. Here’s a guide to get the best out your vaping experience.

While everyone is aware of the popularity of vaping in the UK, many are overlooking France.

The prestigious university, with ties to cigarettes, is banning smoking but welcomes vaping.

A new study shows surprising findings about gut bacteria of vapers.

After the Lega Italiana Anti Fumo (LIAF) addressed the European Parliament on the benefits of vaping, Giovanni La Via, Italian MEP has written a powerful letter in support of e-cigarettes.

New Zealand, although less strict on its restrictions on e-cigarettes, still take a pretty harsh stance on it. With an estimated 550 000 smokers, the country aims to be smoke-free by 2025.

The sale of e-cigarettes was banned in Switzerland until recently when the Federal Administrative Court (FAC) overturned this decision.

In a surprising turn of events, Russia may take a pro-vaping stance.

Recently there’s been an outcry from the public calling for more balanced and rational public health campaigns regarding vaping.

Doctors have an ethical obligation to want the best for their patients’ health, which means that they’re constantly advising in this matter. This is no different when it comes to smokers.

We’re in the midst of VApril which is aimed at educating people on vaping and helping smokers to switch to a healthier alternative.