Multiple studies have consistently shown that many individuals with a history of mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression and schizophrenia, have a greater tendency to smoke and are more prone to developing nicotine addiction than the general population. It’s estimated that approximately 30% of smokers in the UK have a mental health condition. A […]
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Can Lowering Nicotine Levels in Tobacco and Nicotine Products Really Help Reduce and Stop Cigarette Consumption? ELQD ECIGS News 2024
Recently, a study published in the Lancet Regional Health examined the potential public health benefits of introducing lower nicotine levels in cigarettes. The aim of their research was to examine the effects of reduced-nicotine cigarettes in the context of the availability of alternative nicotine delivery systems (ANDS), as no large clinical trial had previously determined […]
10 Celebrities who Vape, the big names that’ve made the change!
Vaping is as popular today as it ever has been, with millions of people choosing vaping for a better, healthier alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. Your favourite A-Listers are no exception to the rule and a number of them can be seen with vapes in hand on the regular. Throughout this article we’re going to […]
EU Ministers Consider a Flavour Ban on all Nicotine Products at EPSCO 2024.
The European Council is currently considering the introduction of an EU-wide flavour ban on all nicotine-containing products, including disposable vapes, vape E-liquids and nicotine pouches. On June 21st, Health Ministers from all 27 European Union states came forward to discuss the proposal of restricting flavours in all vape and consumer nicotine products at the Employment, […]
Vaping Deemed Safe During Pregnancy After Study Conducted on Over 1100 Women
Previous Understanding of Vaping During Pregnancy A review from the British Journal of Midwifery (BJM) (2021) focused on the use of e-cigarettes in smoking cessation during pregnancy to “assess the extent of midwives’ current knowledge and attitudes.” Summarising a paper (2018) used in their research, they found that vapes were viewed in a positive light […]
10 Reasons Why Your Vape Leaks and Simple Solutions for Fixing the Issue!
We’ve all been there, you go to take a drag off of your vape and find liquid coated around it and sticking to your fingers – it’s annoying but unavoidable. However, there’s a few reasons as to why your vape leaks which we’ve compiled into one big guide for you as well as how you […]
Outrage as UK Vape Tax Could See Price of E-liquid Soar to Double the Cost by 2026
This comes after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt proposed a vape tax in this year’s Spring Budget. The vape tax, due to hit the UK in October 2026, will consist of three rates for every 10ml E-liquid sold on top of the current 20% VAT in an attempt to tackle underage vaping and prevent non-smokers from taking […]
World Vapers’ Alliance Protest for the “Misperception Epidemic” on World Vape Day 2024
The World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA) have come forward to warn smokers about the rampant “misperception epidemic” around tobacco harm reduction. Recently, research revealed by Ipsos for the think tank ‘We Are Innovation’, that an astonishing 74% of smokers worldwide wrongly believe that vaping is as harmful or more harmful than smoking. The World Vaping Alliance […]
Ireland to Become the First Country in the EU to Raise the Minimum Smoking Age to 21.
The Cabinet approved the legislation for increasing the minimum age for sale of tobacco from 18 to 21, after Ireland’s Government first announced the plan in March 2024. The new proposal is designed to reduce Ireland’s adult smoking rate to be less than 5%. Currently, 18% of the population over the age of 15 are […]
5 Different Types of Vapes: From Beginner to Expert and the Pros and Cons.
With a plethora of vape devices out on the market and more frequently joining the scene, we understand it can be quite confusing and daunting trying to find the right one to suit you. So, we’ve put together a guide on all the different types of vapes available at ELQD ECIGS and have broken them […]