Electronic cigarettes sold in New Zealand are stronger than they used to be, but still contain far less harmful toxicants […]
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E-cigarette research stimulates debate
New research on the nicotine and chemical content of electronic cigarette ‘smoke’ has heated up debate on regulations. Electronic cigarettes […]
Continue readingA tobacco-free world by 2040? – Expert reaction
A group of health experts led by New Zealanders have laid down the global challenge of the world being tobacco-free […]
Continue readingFormaldehyde in e-cigarettes – expert responds
A new analysis of e-cigarettes has detected formaldehyde-containing compounds in the vapour the devices produce, raising questions about their potential health […]
Continue readingPromising pill for kicking the smoking habit
A low-cost quit-smoking pill is more effective than nicotine-replacement therapy, according to new research from the University of Auckland, published yesterday in the New England […]
Continue readingNZ research lights up e-cigarettes as quitting aid
Scientists from the University of Auckland have just completed a study indicating that e-cigarettes may help smokers kick the habit. […]
Continue readingPlain packaging accepted over time – expert responds
While some smokers may oppose plain packaging on cigarettes, many come to accept and even support such initiatives after they are implemented, […]
Continue readingWHO report criticises e-cigarettes – experts respond
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report looking at electronic cigarettes and how they should be globally regulated. The […]
Continue readingE-cigarettes and quitting smoking – expert responds
People attempting to quit smoking without professional help are approximately 60% more likely to report succeeding if they use electronic […]
Continue readingSmokefee 2025? More action needed
In a comment article for the New Zealand Herald two leading public health academics explain what is needed to achieve […]
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