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Disposable vapes to be banned next June, government says
Disposable vapes will be banned in England and Wales from June next year in a bid to protect children’s health…
Health & research
Disposable vape ban to be approved in Ireland
Cabinet approval has been given to draft a complete ban on the sale, manufacture or import of single-use or disposable…
Dentistry
Vaping damages young people’s health as much as smoking, says study
Vaping is just as harmful as smoking tobacco when it comes to the health of young people, according to latest…
Dentistry
News you’ve missed this week – 7 September 2024
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
Dentistry
Teens’ mental health issues linked to vaping, says study
Secondary school students diagnosed with mental health issues such as depression are twice as likely to have vaped. This is…
Dentistry
‘Growing epidemic’: calls for ban on non-tobacco vape flavours
Vapes should be sold behind the counter like cigarettes and all flavours except tobacco should be banned, according to a…
Dentistry
Vaping could increase heart failure by 19%, study says
New research investigates the link between vaping and heart failure, with one in five participants who vaped going on to…
Dentistry
Vaping ‘linked to cancer’, says new study
Researchers have observed that vaping causes similar changes to human cells as smoking, calling for more exploration of potential links…
Health & research
Young people who vape ‘more likely to suffer anxiety and loneliness’
Young people in Britain are more likely to suffer from anxiety and loneliness if they vape. This is according to…
Dentistry
Disposable vapes to be banned, government confirms
Disposable vapes will be banned as part of the drive to protect children’s health, the government has confirmed. Prime Minister…
Dentistry
Ban on disposable vapes could have ‘unintended consequences’, say experts
The number of adults using vapes has increased by more than 4.5% in two years, new research has found. The…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 28 October 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… WHO considers…
Dentistry
Make vapes prescription-only and limit to over-21s, says dentist
This Stoptober, Nilesh Parmar explains why vapes are a good way to encourage heavy smokers to give up cigarettes –…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 14 October 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… The Dentistry…
Dentistry
Vaping – new study to look into long-term impact of e-cigarettes
Researchers are looking into the long-term impact of vaping on the cardiovascular system as part of a new study. A…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 30 September 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Introducing Laboratory’s…
Dentistry
Vaping not a gateway to smoking tobacco, says study
Vaping does not act as a gateway into smoking, according to ‘the most comprehensive study’ into the topic. Research led…
Health & research
Disposable vapes could be available on NHS despite ban
Disposable vapes could still be available through the NHS despite the upcoming ban reported last week. Government ministers are said…
Dentistry
Ministers considering ban on disposable vapes, reports suggest
Government ministers are said to be preparing a ban on disposable vapes as concerns grow over the number of young…
Dentistry