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Major New Scientific Review Concludes Vaping Likely Causes Lung and Oral Cancer in People Who Vape

A peer-reviewed UNSW Sydney review published in Carcinogenesis June 21, 2026, concludes nicotine e-cigarettes are likely to cause lung and oral cancers.

Medical Daily

Cooling ingredients in vapes might cause irregular heartbeats

For years, flavour additives in e-cigarettes have been largely viewed as a secondary concern compared with nicotine. Research and regulation have focused on addiction, nicotine delivery and, more recently, the respiratory effects of vaping. But as evidence accumulates researchers are increasingly asking whether certain flavouring ingredients have health effects of…

The Conversation

How parents can talk to their kids about vaping as FDA authorizes some flavored e-cigarettes

Nearly 6% of U.S. middle and high school students vape

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FDA Set to Rule on First New Smoking Cessation Drug in 20 Years: Cytisinicline Decision Due June 20

Cytisinicline, a plant-based alkaloid for smoking cessation, has an FDA PDUFA date of June 20, 2026 — 8 days away. If approved, it would be the first new quit-smoking drug in 20 years. Phase 3 ORCA-2 and ORCA-3 trials showed significantly higher quit rates than placebo.

Medical Daily

FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones

A new memo from U.S. health regulators is raising questions about a recent decision to authorize the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers

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FDA memo reveals fruit-flavored e-cigarettes aren’t better for quitting smoking

The six-page FDA memo suggests regulators sidestepped previous concerns about the risks associated with sweet vaping flavors

The Independent UK

Could Your Vape Be Spying on You? Labour MP Warns Chinese-Made Smart Vapes May Be Collecting User Data

Labour MP Graeme Downie has called for an investigation into Chinese-made smart vapes, warning that internet-connected devices could pose privacy and cybersecurity risks through data collection.

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Doctors Warn That Vaping With This Ingredient Can Crash Your Testosterone

Vaping has often been marketed as a “cleaner” alternative to smoking, but new health concerns continue to stack up fast. One of the most alarming warnings now circulating among medical professionals involves the potential impact certain vaping ingredients may have on testosterone levels. Testosterone plays a major role in energy,…

Clever Dude

FDA staff blindsided by org’s about-face on flavored vapes, contradicting MAHA goals

The vaping guidelines bypassed a federally mandated period for public comment and revisions

The Independent UK

Disturbing Shenzhen Footage Shows Workers Testing 10,000 Vapes Daily as Vaping Dangers Rise

Footage from Shenzhen's vape factories highlights the intense quality control processes workers endure, sparking discussions on labour practices and health risks associated with vaping

International Business Times UK

Vaping in Your 40s? Studies Show It May Triple the Risk of Erectile Dysfunction

Vaping often gets marketed as a “cleaner” alternative to smoking, but emerging research paints a very different picture for men in their 40s and beyond. Scientists now link regular nicotine vaping to reduced blood flow, hormonal disruption, and a sharply higher risk of erectile dysfunction. That combination matters because sexual…

Clever Dude

Aussie smoking market warning for NZ over illegal supply

Comment from the University of Auckland: NZ’s more permissive and controlled regulatory approach to vaping can achieve healthier declines in cigarette smoking

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Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products

The resignation of Marty Makary, commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, on May 12, 2026, brought to the forefront a heated controversy over fruit-flavored nicotine vapes.

The Conversation

Did Trump Fire Marty Makary? The Mango Vape Battle That 'Helped Push' FDA Commissioner Out the Door

Marty Makary resigned as FDA Commissioner amid disputes over mango-flavoured vapes, with speculation that political pressure from Trump influenced his departure.

International Business Times UK

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Reason

Marty Makary's Irrational Resistance to Flavored Nicotine Vapes Drove His FDA Resignation

On the subject of tobacco harm reduction, the former commissioner let his emotions override his avowed commitment to following the science.

MarketBeat

Achieve Life Sciences Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Achieve Life Sciences (NASDAQ:ACHV) used its first-quarter 2026 earnings call to outline a transition period marked by new leadership, a major financing, manufacturing changes tied to its cytisinicline regulatory timeline and preparations for a potential commercial launch in 2027. Dr. Andrew Goldbe

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Yuzvendra Chahal’s Viral Flight Clip Sparks Fresh Vaping Debate Online

A viral video involving Yuzvendra Chahal has triggered widespread discussion on social media after the Punjab Kings spinner appeared to mimic vaping during a team flight to Hyderabad ahead of PBKS’ IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

The Conversation

Donations, access and secrecy: 3 tactics tobacco companies use to influence smoking laws

In April, the United Kingdom passed landmark laws that aim to create a “smokefree generation”. This means anyone born on or after January 1 2009 can never legally be sold tobacco products.

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The Guardian - UK

Carry on vaping, Angela Rayner: voters might just like you for it

With her eye on No 10, the former deputy PM is apparently shedding bad habits. But isn’t a proudly imperfect leader just what we need, asks Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

International Business Times UK

Trump Pressured FDA to Greenlight Candy-Flavoured Vapes Amid Polls Showing Just 24% Approval With Gen Z

The Trump administration pressured the FDA to approve fruit-flavored e-cigarettes as Trump's support among young Americans declined, raising concerns about political influence on regulatory decisions.

The Independent UK

FDA announces its first OK of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump

U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers

The Independent UK

IPL cricketer fined after TV cameras caught him vaping during match

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The Times of India

A future without cigarettes: Britain’s long game against smoking

The UK Parliament has passed a landmark bill to create the first smoke-free generation by prohibiting cigarette sales to anyone born after December 31, 2008. This legislation, awaiting royal assent, also grants the government enhanced powers to regulate tobacco and vaping products, aiming to significantly reduce smoking-related deaths and protect…

The Times of India

Born after 2008? UK brings in tough new rule you may never be allowed to buy cigarettes

The UK is implementing a groundbreaking law to effectively ban smoking for future generations by progressively raising the legal age to buy tobacco. This phased approach aims to significantly reduce smoking-related deaths and healthcare costs without impacting current smokers. New vaping regulations are also introduced to protect young people, marking…

International Business Times UK

UK Smoking Ban Explained: Key Provisions in New Law Targeting Future Generations

The UK Parliament has passed a bill aiming to create a smoke-free generation by banning tobacco sales to those born after 2009, with stricter regulations on vaping products.

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