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Here, you'll find all the latest scientific developments in the world of vaping research, including important health & safety information and scientific advancements in the industry. All of our health & science articles are backed by credible sources from industry voices across the globe.
Study Finds CBD Can Reduce Chronic Anxiety in Treatment-Resistant Young People
A new study published this month by Orygen, an Australian mental health charity, found strong evidence that CBD—cannabidiol—can help reduce chronic anxiety in young people who have previously been resistant to treatment. The study found that the participants’ anxiety severity was reduced by an average of 42.6% following 12 weeks of treatment.
2 Misinformed “Popcorn Lung” News Articles Attack Vaping in the UK
We thought we were past the popcorn lung BS, but apparently not: two major UK media outlets published articles citing that “Many users will eventually develop 'popcorn lung',” a highly rare condition which we know isn’t caused by vaping.
ASH 2022 Survey Shows Youth Vaping is on the Rise, But it's Not as Scary as You Might Think
The latest findings from ASH’s annual survey are fuelling concerns about youth vaping, primarily catalysed by the popularity of disposable vapes. The survey, carried out in March and published earlier this month, shows current youth vaping in ages 11-17 is up 3%, from 4.1% in 2020 to 7% in 2022.
British Dental Journal Paper Dismissed by Experts for Lack of Evidence
A research paper published in the British Dental Journal about the “erosive potential” of vaping on teeth has been called out by dental experts for “several basic errors and misrepresentations.”
