Government leaders open critical meeting to combat the global tobacco epidemic
17 November 2025 By Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, (WHO) More than 1400 delegates gathered here today to begin deliberations on accelerated action on tobacco control at the opening of the Eleventh session of the
‘Independent’ expert who helped shape global vaping debate was paid thousands by Juul
11 November 2025 By Matthew Chapman, Stéphane Horeland and Eurydice Bersi – The Examination A Greek physician who has extensively studied nicotine was paid by Juul to lobby against Israeli vaping regulations. He didn’t disclose
‘One Decision, Millions Of Lives:’ Nanushyan On Cutting Smoking And Out-Of-Pocket Costs
9 November 2025 By Maayan Hoffman – Health Policy Watch Armenia’s first deputy health minister, Lena Nanushyan, says the country’s tougher tobacco controls, and a coming universal health insurance reform, are designed to reinforce each
Bay Area town enacts total and complete tobacco ban
7 November 2025 By Kasia Pawlowska – SFGATE The Tiburon town council made history on Wednesday when it passed the strictest and most comprehensive tobacco and nicotine sales ban in the country. The ordinance passed
Vaping has slowed progress in cutting teen smoking in NZ – new study
5 November 2025 By The Conversation Smoking rates among adults have declined in Aotearoa New Zealand over recent decades, from 18% smoking regularly in 2011/12 to 8% in 2023/24. However, marked inequities persist for Māori
E-cigarette use among Estonian youth is among Europe’s highest
2 November 2025 By Hanneli Rudi – err.ee A fresh international study shows that the incidence of youth vaping in Estonia, especially among girls is among the highest in Europe. The common belief held by
Tobacco industry’s policy interference on the rise: Report
30 October 2025 By Joseph Choi – The Hill The tobacco industry’s influence on public health policymaking in the U.S. is growing, according to the latest report by the anti-smoking organization Action on Smoking &
The Great Tobacco Deception: UNDP–WHO Report Exposes Lies Fueling a Global Epidemic
3 November 2025 By CoE-EDP, VisionRI – Devdiscourse The UNDP–WHO report Debunking Tobacco Industry Misinformation exposes how global tobacco corporations manipulate data, economics, and policy to protect profits while harming health, economies, and the environment.
Maldives’ generational ban on smoking goes into effect
1 November 2025 By Jenipher Camino Gonzalez – DW Maldives seeks to “protect public health and promote a tobacco-free generation” with a ban on tobacco use for those born after 2007. A generational prohibition on
What to know about youth vaping
26 October 2025 By Adam Beauchemin – CTV News While vaping is regarded by some as a harmless smoking alternative, Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, A.K.A. Dr. Paul, says there are serious concerns related to the habit,
Toxic compounds from heated e-cigarette fluids can damage lung cells
23 October 2025 By News Medical Life Sciences A study by University of California, Riverside, scientists has found that two toxic chemicals can form when the main ingredient in most e-cigarette fluids is heated, and that these
Tobacco industry targets WHO FCTC COP and MOP negotiations, Parties urged to stay vigilant
22 October 2025 By Framework Convention on Tobacco Control The Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is alerting governments and the public that the tobacco industry is intensifying efforts to
Your brain improves when you quit smoking, no matter your age
15 October 2025 By Andrei Ionescu – Earch.com Quitting smoking may protect more than just your lungs and heart – it could also help your brain age more gracefully. A new analysis published in The
New law in New Haven aims to keep vapes, e-cigs and other tobacco products away from children
2 October 2025 By Matt McFarland and Zoe Strothers – Eyewitness News NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) – A new law in New Haven aims to keep vapes, e-cigs and other tobacco products away from children.
WHO tobacco trends report: 1 in 5 adults still addicted to tobacco
6 October 2025 By World Health Organization The world is smoking less, but the tobacco epidemic is far from over. A new WHO global report shows the number of tobacco users has dropped from 1.38 billion
Lawmakers pass sweeping new ban that will bring major change to public spaces: ‘The government wants a win for all of us’
28 September 2025 By Geri Mileva – Yahoo News Hong Kong legislators have passed a new bill to curb cigarette smoking rates and protect public health. The Hong Kong Free Press reported the phased restrictions
Retailers Near Schools Put the Tobacco Industry’s Addictive, Deadly Products in Children’s Reach
22 September 2025 By STOP Data from Egypt, Jordan and Pakistan Confirm Urgent Action is Needed to Protect Youth from Industry Marketing in Shops (New York, USA, September 22, 2025): A new report from tobacco watchdog,
Smoking Increases Risk of All Type 2 Diabetes Subtypes
14 September 2025 By Ryan Livingston – HCP live New research from Stockholm, Sweden, has shown the correlation between smoking and insulin sensitivity, with genetic susceptibility increasing the risk further. Individuals with any history of
Smoking and vaping banned on terraces from 2027
12 September 2025 By Belga News Agency Smoking and vaping on and near terraces will be banned from 1 January 2027, as will the use of public smoking rooms, such as in bars, airports and
Hong Kong passes sweeping tobacco control bill, eyes eventual ban on sale of flavoured cigarettes
12 September 2025 By Hans Tse – Hong Kong Free Press The Tobacco Control Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2025 seeks to ban the sale of non-menthol-flavoured cigarettes in the second quarter of 2027. The ban will
HK aims to reduce smoking rate to 7.8pc with new tobacco control measures: health chief
Hong Kong aims to slash its smoking rate to 7.8 percent by year-end through tougher tobacco controls, as health authorities crack down on flavored cigarettes and expand no-smoking zones to combat youth addiction and ease