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As the number of adults estimated to vape continues to rise - from four-and-a-half million in 2022 to more than five million in 2023 in Great Britain, external - there are concerns about the negative ...

Illegal disposable e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, may present a greater danger than traditional cigarettes, according to a study from the University of California (UC) Davis. The research, ...

One of the most significant advantages of disposable vapes is their convenience. These devices are ready to use right out of the box, with no need for assembly, charging, or refilling. This makes them ...

The ban on disposable vapes that came in last week was meant to reduce teenage vaping and cut down on litter and pollution in one stroke. But manufacturers have already designed vapes that get around ...

If there’s one product that truly mimics the traditional marijuana smoking experience, it’s disposable vapes. Designed to be super convenient, these vapes offer a mild, clear-headed high without the ...

Disposable vapes are set to be axed under a tough Government crackdown on youth vaping to prevent thousands of children from becoming 'hooked for life'. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the ban, ...

Stashing vapes behind a sink and hiding them in roof tiles - these are the extreme lengths two teenage boys went to keep their habit secret. Their father, from London, said parents are "massively ...

Disposable vapes will banned across the UK on Sunday in a government crackdown on e-cigarettes. From June 1, it will be illegal for businesses to sell or supply single-use vapes, such as Elf bars and ...

To live in London in 2023 is to be perpetually engulfed in a cloud of cloyingly sweet vapor. The scent of Blue Razz Lemonade replaces traffic fumes; Banana Ice covers the rancid smell of rubbish.

Just two days after a nationwide ban on disposable vapes came into effect, the streets of Nottingham are telling a different story. Despite clear government legislation, these environmentally damaging ...