Myanmar Bans Sale and Possession of Vapes

Myanmar has become the sixth Southeast Asian country to ban the sale, import and personal possession and use of vaping products.

German Health Official Endorses Menthol Ban in E‑Cigarettes, Urges Sweeping Flavor Restrictions to Protect Youth 🚭 - Osna.FM

German health official Hendrik Streeck welcomes the planned ban on menthol and other additives in e-cigarettes, urging stronger protection for children and youth.

Germany Aims to Banish 13 Harmful Additives from E‑Cigarettes - Osna.FM

Germany's federal government plans a comprehensive ban on specific ingredients in e‑vapes, aiming to curb health risks and protect consumers-what it means for industry and users.

More than 13,000 days of closure orders issued in nation’s biggest illicit tobacco and vapes operation

Howard G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "Vaping Boosts Heart Attack Risk Those who regularly vape with e-cigarettes have a 53% higher risk of being cut down by a heart attack. This the conclusion of a meta-analysis by researchers at India’s National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research that is published in BMC Public Health Journal. The study pooled data from 12 observational studies, covering more than 430,000 people for heart attacks and over one million for stroke, and carefully adjusted for traditional cigarette smoking. The risk of eventual heart attack and/or strokes were even higher for those who began using e-cigarettes as a means of quitting conventional cigarette smoking. That risk is 2.5-fold higher for heart attacks and 73% higher for strokes. While vaping may release fewer toxic chemicals into the body than smoking, other studies have shown that the heated vaping liquids contain agents that damage blood vessels. This study raises concerns about the use of e-cigarettes as a pathway to quit smoking. The good news is that are are many other ways to kick the tobacco and nicotine habits. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20251214/E-cigarette-use-is-linked-to-higher-heart-attack-risk-especially-in-former-smokers.aspx https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-025-25161-2 #smoking #ecigarettes #quitting #heartattack #stroke"

A recent study found that e-cigarette use can lead to a 53% higher risk of heart attack and 73% higher risk of stroke. This is especially concerning for those who use e-cigarettes to quit smoking. Discover the risks and take control of your health today.

Health Minister: E-Cigarette, Vape Ban To Be Tabled Early 2026

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says that the government will be moving forward on implementing a full ban on e-cigarettes and vape products. Bernama cites the minister as saying that a Cabinet Mem…