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Key points: *         Researchers found pesticides, cleaning agents and potentially dangerous chemicals in vaping products *         They also found trace elements of nicotine in products that claim to be nicotine-free *         An independent researcher backed the findings as evidence of the need for greater regulation Curtin University respiratory physiologist Alexander Larcombe studied 65 common liquids

The phenomenon of semantic contagion is a fascinating one, and it is has been used relentlessly in propaganda measures to recalibrate thinking around fixed ideas in all sorts of arenas. A brief (and one aspect) take on this is, a process of reframing a word, term, phrase or principle for purposes of harnessing it for

People under 20 who used vapes were more than three times as likely to have ever smoked tobacco cigarettes, and more than twice as likely to have smoked cigarettes in the previous month, according to a review of 25 studies globally. Serene Yoong, an associate professor at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne and the study’s lead

By Sarah Swain Sep 7, 2021 A health charity is calling for a ban on the over-the-counter sale of vapes, after finding harmful chemicals including disinfectant, petroleum and fish euthanasia drugs inside the electronic smoking devices. Lung Foundation Australia wants action on the sale of vapes, also known as e-cigarettes, which are largely unregulated but, with colourful

Results: Higher average exposure to MM advertising was associated with higher average use, intentions to use, positive expectancies, and negative consequences. Similarly, higher rates of change in MM advertising exposure were associated with higher rates of change in use, intentions, expectancies, and consequences over seven years. Conclusions: Results suggest that exposure to MM advertising may