New research out of Australlia showing the younger you are when you vape the higher the chance you start smoking after compared to a non vaper

Research challenges idea that vaping could be healthier alternative to smoking, say authors of research

Really interesting article about the health harming industries and 'the nanny state'. Rather measured in the article but no so in the comments!

Key points from a Guardian letters section on banning smoking in pub gardens emphasising the economic and health benefits of focusing on non-smokers and drawing parallels to past smoking bans,

Our phase out vaping with smoking argument put to the house of lords!

Article in the Guardian showing how 100s of health groups have urged the government to deal with the issue of looby in health harming industries

A new graph comparing deaths from smoking, alcohol and UPF to the other main causes of death worldwide.

Ahed of the house of lords debate on youth vaping we share how vaping companies use the 5 drivers of the addiction economy to hook young people

This BMA report critiques current vaping regulations, arguing against the wide availability of flavored vapes due to health risks.

The common view of "Addiction as a Disease", highlights its neglect of economic factors and overreliance on pharmacological solutions like Ozempic.

An insightful article by Yuval Noah Harari on how AI could divide the world and be more harm than good.

Data from Essex City council made into a bar graph to show the trajectory of youth vaping, giving a better insight to the issue than when we just look at the average of all childrens

A report highlighted by The Times shows the deadly impact of digital gambling, exacerbated by past deregulation that allowed widespread advertising, with calls for the Labour government to undo these harmful policies and curb the gambling industry's influence.

The podcast "Backfired - The Vaping Wars" by Leon Neyfakh highlights key regulatory missteps in the vaping industry, such as targeting specific products like Juul pods, overlooking synthetic nicotine, and underestimating market innovation, revealing how these gaps have led to an unregulated market dominated by new players and the need for comprehensive approaches to control nicotine addiction.

Simon Wroe, in his piece for the Financial Times, explores how advertising and marketing for unhealthy foods manipulate consumer desires and urges action against these practices, while emphasizing that our perceived choices are heavily influenced by the structures created by corporations.

Joe Woof's new YouTube playlist, "Joe's Friday Shorts," kicks off with a critique of vaping companies' misleading claims and highlights the urgent need to phase out vapes to prevent them from becoming another harmful lifestyle product.

The prevalence of fast food and vape shops in economically deprived areas raises questions about the impact of health-harming industries on local economies and the tough choices councils face to generate revenue.

ASH's report on 3 million people quitting smoking with vapes is encouraging, but it highlights the need for more support for ongoing nicotine addiction and cessation strategies, as vapes become increasingly addictive and public health policies lag behind.

Research from the Health Foundation shows strong public support for taxing unhealthy foods like sweets and cereals, challenging 'nanny state' concerns and highlighting the need for reforms to combat unhealthy food's disproportionate impact on disadvantaged communities.

OpenAI and other tech companies acknowledge that AI chatbots could be addictive and harmful, similar to cigarette warnings, raising concerns about emotional entanglement and social impacts despite their benefits.