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Trump compares proposed ban on flavored e-cigarettes to the Prohibition

Trump compares proposed ban on flavored e-cigarettes to the Prohibition and warns restrictions could fuel a black market of dangerous products President Trump held a White House meeting with the American Vaping Association, lawmakers, and US health officials on Friday Previously, Trump proposed a ban on flavored e-cigs to combat the youth vaping epidemic and… Read More »

Massachusetts lawmakers OK bill to ban flavored tobacco, levy 75% excise tax on e-cigarettes

A smoker is engulfed by vapours as he smokes an electronic vaping machine. Tolga Akmen | AFP | Getty Images The Massachusetts Senate has approved legislation banning the sale of flavored tobacco products and levying a 75% excise tax on e-cigarettes as state officials aim to curb a spike in underage vaping. The bill, which… Read More »

Are E-Cigarettes More Effective Than NRT for Smoking Cessation?

February 15, 2019 Share this content: Throat or mouth irritation was reported more often in the e-cigarette group compared with the nicotine replacement group. Refillable e-cigarettes demonstrate greater efficacy for smoking cessation than nicotine replacement therapy when both products are accompanied by behavioral support. A 2-group, multicenter, pragmatic, individually randomized controlled trial was conducted at… Read More »