DAY: JUNE 4 2024
6-4-2024

SUMMER HOLIDAYS AREN’T ALL FUN AND GAMES FOR CHILDREN’S FITNESS

As summer break kicks off in the U.S., researchers are asking parents to pay closer attention to their children’s screen time, as new research shows that too many are indulging in excess time online. While the summer holiday break is often considered a time of fun and relaxation for school children, a respite from routine comes an increase in sedentary behavior and screen time, and in turn, poorer health and academic outcomes. University of South Australia researchers have conducted the first ever review of studies
6-4-2024

NEW STUDY HIGHLIGHTS RISKS OF MUSCLE-BUILDING SUPPLEMENT USE AMONG ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS

A recent study from the University of Toronto has revealed critical insights into the use of muscle-building supplements (such as whey protein and creatine) among adolescents and young adults in Canada. The research, published today, provides a comprehensive analysis of the prevalence, influences, and associated risks of muscle-building supplement use, highlighting important implications for health care, public health, and policy-making professionals. The work is published in the journal Performance Enhancement & Health. Analyzing data of 912 participants from the Canadian Study of Adolescent Health Behaviors, a national study focused on
6-4-2024

STUDY FINDS METHODS TO QUIT SMOKING EFFECTIVE REGARDLESS OF MENTAL HEALTH HISTORY

A survey studied how mental health relates to methods people use to quit smoking, also known as smoking cessation aids. While the number of adults who smoke cigarettes has declined globally, people with mental health conditions are more likely to smoke and to do so more heavily. Because of these differences in tobacco use, the researchers theorized that the effectiveness of smoking
6-4-2024

THERE IS NO ‘LESSER EVIL’ WHEN IT COMES TO TOBACCO USE, SAYS DOCTOR

From the traditional cigarette to the modern electronic cigarette, from the communal hookah to the discreet pinch of smokeless tobacco, each has proven to be detrimental to a person’s health. Dr. Jon Ebbert, medical director of the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center, discusses why there is no “lesser evil” when it comes to tobacco use. Smoked tobacco has the strongest association with cancer, and it goes beyond cigarettes. “Hookah, which is a smoked and inhaled tobacco, has a similar cancer risk because it’s the process of smoking and inhaling those
6-4-2024

SCIENTISTS EXAMINE HOW STRESS KNOCKS OUT COGNITIVE RESERVE

While mentally stimulating activities and life experiences can improve cognition in memory clinic patients, stress undermines this beneficial relationship. This is according to a study, titled “Cognitive reserve, cortisol, and Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers: A memory clinic study”, from the Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Researchers in the late 1980s found that some individuals who showed no apparent symptoms of dementia during their lifetime had brain changes consistent with an advanced stage of Alzheimer’s disease. It has since been postulated that so-called cognitive reserve might account for
6-4-2024

EATING MORE FRUIT MAY REDUCE YOUR RISK OF DEPRESSION

Globally, depression is a major public health concern. According to the World Health Organization, it is the largest contributor to non-fatal burden of disease, with more than 80% of this burden represented across low- and middle-income countries. A growing body of evidence suggests that dietary behaviors—in particular higher consumption of fruit and vegetables—may be important in reducing the risk of depression. New research led by Postdoctoral Fellow Annabel Matison from UNSW Sydney’s Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has for the first time
6-4-2024

WHY THE KETO DIET SHOWS PROMISE

Eline Dekeyster: “I want to implement scientifically proven ketogenic interventions safely in healthcare.” Can the development of these mental health conditions be influenced by the ketogenic diet? Increasingly, research suggests it might. “For those it helps, it can be life-changing,” says neuroscientist Eline Dekeyster. The turnout of more than 700 attendees, both live and online, at Eline Dekeyster’s lecture on nutrition and the brain signals how popular the topic is. Not surprising, according to the neuropsychologist. “Many people struggle with mental
6-4-2024

RESEARCHERS DETERMINE HOW MANY WOMEN TAKE PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS DURING PREGNANCY

A new study investigating the safety of medication during pregnancy has found that about 60% of women are prescribed a medication during pregnancy. The study, published in Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, was led by Professor Gareth Baynam, from UWA Medical School and head of the Western Australian Register of Development Anomalies (WARDA). “Pregnant women have traditionally been excluded from research examining the safety of medications, which has resulted in a lack of adequate data,” Professor Baynam said. In the study, 30% of women used a medication that was classified by
6-4-2024

CUCUMBERS SOLD IN 14 STATES RECALLED OVER SALMONELLA CONCERNS

A company recall has been issued for cucumbers sold in 14 states because of possible contamination with salmonella. In a notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Florida-based Fresh Start Produce recalled the vegetables, which were shipped from May 17 through May 21. The cucumbers were sent to retail distribution centers, wholesalers and food service distributors in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, the company said. Mini cucumbers and English cucumbers are not included
6-4-2024

PHYSICIANS DISCUSS THE RISKS AND BENEFITS OF ADVERTISING

As social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram have risen in popularity, so have direct-to-consumer advertisements for drugs like Ozempic, whether it be pop-up advertisements or social media influencers promoting products to their followers. Now, more and more people are asking their doctors to prescribe them drugs they have seen in advertisements, prompting three chief medical residents—Lynne Rosenberg, MD, Samantha Thielen, MD, and Evan Zehr, MD—in the University of Colorado Internal Medicine Residency Program to deliberate: Is this a beneficial or harmful occurrence? The answer, they discovered, is complex and
6-4-2024

POPULATION SHIFTS, RISK FACTORS MAY TRIPLE US CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE COSTS BY 2050

Driven by an older, more diverse population, along with a significant increase in risk factors including high blood pressure and obesity, total costs related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) conditions are likely to triple by 2050, according to projections from the American Heart Association. At least 6 in 10 U.S. adults (61%), more than 184 million people, are expected to have some type of CVD within the next 30 years, reflecting a disease prevalence that will have a $1.8 trillion price tag in direct and indirect costs. The new data comes
6-4-2024

INTERNET ADDICTION AFFECTS BEHAVIOR AND DEVELOPMENT OF ADOLESCENTS, STUDY FINDS

Internet addiction influences multiple neural networks, which can affect the behavior and development of adolescents. Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to additional addictive behavior and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The findings, published in PLOS Mental Health, reviewed 12 articles involving 237 young people aged 10–19 with a formal diagnosis of internet addiction between 2013 and 2023. Internet addiction has been defined as a person’s inability to resist the urge to use
6-4-2024

MEDICAL SCHOOL ISN’T TEACHING DOCTORS MUCH ABOUT NUTRITION, ACCORDING TO RESEARCHERS

Nutrition is a key determinant of health. But American physicians aren’t receiving effective training to counsel patients on the topic, according to a new paper from University of Georgia researchers. Current medical training focuses on weight and body mass index (BMI), exacerbating anti-obesity bias and increasing the risk of eating disorders, the authors said. And it doesn’t give future doctors adequate education on how to encourage healthier eating habits. “Mainstream medicine is still very focused on linking weight to health,” said Kearney Gunsalus,
6-4-2024

NEW POLICY RECOMMENDS AI TECH SHOULD AUGMENT PHYSICIAN DECISION-MAKING, NOT REPLACE IT

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical health care has the potential to transform health care delivery but it should not replace physician decision-making, says the American College of Physicians (ACP) in a new policy paper, titled “Artificial Intelligence in the Provision of Health Care,” published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The paper offers recommendations on the ethical, scientific, and clinical components of AI use, and says that AI tools and systems should enhance human intelligence, not supplant it. “AI has the potential to aid in solving some
6-4-2024

RESEARCHERS SAY BRAIN TUMORS ARE FATAL WHEN THERE IS A DOUBLE GENE MUTATION

Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare hereditary cancer predisposition disease characterized by bone marrow failure as well as endocrine and physical abnormalities. A key clinical feature in those affected is a high risk of cancer. The reason for this is that certain genes involved in the repair of DNA damage do not function properly in the disease. This includes the BRCA2 gene. The greatest risk of cancer is observed in affected patients when there are harmful changes in both copies of
6-4-2024

BEFORE HE BOARDED THE RESCUE BOAT, THEY HANDED HIM THE BILL

Vincent Wasney and his fiancée, Sarah Eberlein, had never visited the ocean. They’d never even been on a plane. But when they bought their first home in Saginaw, Michigan, in 2018, their real estate agent gifted them tickets for a Royal Caribbean cruise. After two years of delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, they set sail in December 2022. The couple chose a cruise destined for the Bahamas in part because it included a trip to CocoCay, a private island accessible to Royal Caribbean passengers that featured a water park,
6-4-2024

ACCESS TO FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS MAY IMPROVE SLEEP OUTCOMES IN OLDER ADULTS

Older adults who utilize food assistance programs to reliably access quality food may fall asleep quicker and stay asleep longer than their peers who do not use such programs, according to a new study by researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences. Ashley Flores, who anticipates earning her doctorate in nutritional sciences from Penn State in August, and Muzi Na, associate professor of nutritional sciences, led this study. The results were recently published in Nutrition Journal. The national rate of food insecurity in
6-4-2024

NEW STUDY REVEALS HOW FAT IN MUSCLES COULD INCREASE RISK OF CARDIOMETABOLIC DISEASE AND UNHEALTHY AGING

Scientists at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Australia are calling for greater awareness of a fat deposit located in skeletal muscles. A new study explores how an accumulation of this hidden fat called intermuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) and its associated cells can drive a range of diseases, including muscle loss, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Lead author Dr. Osvaldo Contreras, of the Sydney-based Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, says the dangers of IMAT had been overlooked for
6-4-2024

EXPLORING HOW PARENTAL DECISIONS ON VACCINES CAN BE SWAYED BY SOCIAL MEDIA

Social media is so rife with misinformation regarding childhood vaccinations, health care professionals need to be prepared to provide adequate information and support parents to ensure informed decision-making, a new study has found. Led by nursing and midwifery researcher Dr. Susan Smith from Flinders University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences, the study looked at the significant role social media plays in shaping parents’ perceptions and choices regarding childhood vaccinations. The paper, “Exploring social media influences on vaccine decision-making in parents: a netnography,” is published in the journal Therapeutic Advances
6-4-2024

HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT BALANCE BETWEEN TELEMEDICINE AND IN-PERSON CARE

A patient sits in the living room of her apartment in the Brooklyn borough of New York during a telemedicine video conference with a physician on Jan. 14, 2019. Patients can now see an array of doctors without leaving their recliner thanks to telemedicine. But that doesn’t mean trips to the office should end. Finding the right balance between virtual and in-person visits can be a key to getting good care.
6-4-2024

COMBINING BIOMEDICAL DATA FROM BREAST CANCER PATIENTS COULD LEAD TO ‘GROUNDBREAKING DISCOVERIES’

Studying combined data from the UK Biobank, a unique record of patient information from more than half a million Britons, could help make “groundbreaking discoveries” in the understanding and treatment of breast cancer, say researchers. Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death of women globally—accounting for 685,000 deaths in 2020—but some forms of the disease are more deadly than others. Understanding the unique characteristics of different variants of the disease could help doctors to diagnose and classify patients and develop new, more personalized therapies. The UK Biobank
6-4-2024

WHEN MOTHERS AND CHILDREN TALK ABOUT PROBLEMS, RESEARCH SAYS ENVIRONMENT MATTERS

Talking to their parents about daily stressors can help adolescents deal with their problems. This is particularly important during the transition to middle school, when youth often are faced with new peer and academic challenges. But does it matter where these conversations take place? That’s the topic of a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The findings are published in The Journal of Early Adolescence. “We were interested in the environmental settings for mother-youth conversations. Where do they typically happen, and what are the preferred locations? We wanted
6-4-2024

SURVEY SHOWS SHIFT IN LANGUAGE AROUND MENTAL HEALTH OVER 79 YEARS

A new survey of nearly 340,000 texts spanning 79 years shows that generic terms in mental health have shifted away from words like “disease” and “disturbance” and toward “psychiatric” and “mental health,” with “mental illness” becoming the most-used term. Nick Haslam and Naomi Baes at the University of Melbourne in Australia present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS Mental Health on June 4. The authors state
6-4-2024

AUTISM SCREENING TOOL GOES GLOBAL

Researchers at Flinders University are excited about the world-wide uptake of their early screening tool for children suspected of having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The early screening tool, known as Autism Detection in Early Childhood (ADEC), is already available in Australia and is now available free of charge to low-resource countries such as Indonesia, Mexico, China and Guayaquil (Ecuador). A study published recently in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders investigated the effects of translating and culturally adapting the screening tool for a Spanish-speaking population in Ecuador. “ADEC is
6-4-2024

LAWSUIT CLAIMS POPPI SODA NOT AS GUT-HEALTHY AS COMPANY SAYS

The popular prebiotic sodas known as Poppi may not be quite as good for your gut as the company claims. In a class-action lawsuit filed last week in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, Kristin Cobbs said she bought Poppi drinks because of their labels, which say they are prebiotic sodas and feature the slogan, “Be Gut Happy. Be Gut Healthy.” But, Cobbs said she later found the drinks contain only around 2 grams of the prebiotic agave inulin fiber, which she said isn’t enough to make any difference in
6-4-2024

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• 6-4-2024PSYCHEDELIC DRUG MDMA FACES FDA PANEL IN BID TO BECOME FIRST-OF-A-KIND PTSD MEDICATION
• 6-4-2024RESEARCHERS INVESTIGATE POTENTIAL OF SMART HOMES TO AID IN AGED CARE
• 6-4-2024US HEALTH OFFICIALS ADVISE USING ANTIBIOTIC AS A ‘MORNING-AFTER PILL’ AGAINST STDS
• 6-4-2024ROMANIA’S PIONEERING LAW ESTABLISHING THE RIGHT TO PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
• 6-4-2024COCHLEAR IMPLANTS AID MENIERE DISEASE OUTCOMES, STUDY SHOWS
• 6-4-2024EXCLUDING PARTISANSHIP QUESTIONS FROM HEALTH SURVEYS COULD LEAD TO INEFFECTIVE POLICY, SAY RESEARCHERS
• 6-4-2024US PREVENTIVE SERVICES TASK FORCE RECOMMENDS EXERCISE INTERVENTIONS FOR SENIORS AT RISK FOR FALLS
• 6-4-2024STUDY FINDS MATERNAL OBESITY IN MICE INCREASES MICRORNA LEVELS IN THE HYPOTHALAMUS IN OFFSPRING, LEADING TO OVEREATING
• 6-4-2024SCIENTISTS CALL FOR HOLISTIC CARE OF MENTAL HEALTH THAT COMBINES PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING
• 6-4-2024SOME CHILDREN WITH SEVERE BEDWETTING SEE RESOLUTION AFTER DISCONTINUING ABSORBENT PANTS
• 6-4-2024SCIENTISTS REVEAL HOW A POTASSIUM ION CHANNEL REPROGRAMS ENERGY PRODUCTION IN CANCER CELLS
• 6-4-2024STUDY SHOWS DIABETES TIED TO HIGHER PREVALENCE OF OVERACTIVE BLADDER
• 6-4-2024EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS FOR SELF-HARM SKYROCKETED BETWEEN 2011 AND 2020, STUDY FINDS
• 6-4-2024NEW DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION ALGORITHM MAY HELP PERSONALIZE PARKINSON’S DISEASE TREATMENT
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• 6-4-2024NEW STUDY REVEALS NEURON-SPECIFIC RESPONSES TO ELECTRIC STIMULATION
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• 6-4-2024NEW MOLECULAR TOOL SHOWS HOW TELOMERES RELATE TO HEART HEALTH
• 6-4-2024AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY CURBS SPREAD OF FUNGI CAUSING SERIOUS BLOOD INFECTIONS
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I had been smoking since I was 14 years old after sneaking my mothers cigarettes and her giving up trying to stop me once I was hooked. Fast forward 10 years to health problems in my 20's that were exacerbated by smoking. Switched to vaping with a boyfriend in 2022 to hold one another accountable with cigarettes and have a support system. That became successful, but branched new issues and annoyances. The cost of vapes, coils, juice, and replacement of vapes rivaled cigarettes in hindsight. All while having anxiety because of the lowered nicotine and oral fixation change.
Finally, after nearly 2 years of vaping, in November I had a bad week. Anxiety, seasonal depression kicking in, and all 5 coils in my replacement pack were defective. I was close to having a meltdown from frustration when I decided entirely out of pettiness and frustration to box up all my newly bought and existing vape stuff. Duck-taped the box shut like a gag gift and threw it in a closet. Primarily to shame myself if I decided to pry open the box for a hit. Somehow, that seemed to work alongside patches. The idea of having to admit to myself that the little electronic box had so much power over me that I would exacto cut my way to it.
I never did open the box. Despite the cravings I have every time my friends puff their little plastic fruit bar things in my face, or I sit close to the smoking section of my favorite dive bar. I crave nicotine when drinking, after large meals, times of large stress, or simple boredom. I have had some weak times where I'd have a cigarette at the bar or try an odd vape flavor. But those times aren't even mentions in the grand scheme of it.
Quitting, IMO, is 50% how badly you want the change, 40% strong will, and 10% knowing the best position for you to be in to succeed. At first, maybe not sit next to smokers or smoking areas. Ask those friends or family who smoke/vape to step away or at least warn you so you can remove yourself from the line of sight and smell. Remind yourself why you want to quit EVERY DAY. Every HOUR if you need it. Hold yourself accountable but don't hate yourself for breaking the streak for a smoke once or twice. Keep fighting the fight you want to win and you can win. Celebrate each victory you see fit so it can fuel you succeeding. You got this!
Edit: I only used two weeks of patches when first quitting cold turkey. I had a box half gone from when I fly internationally and couldn't get away for 10 hours to smoke. Also, when I reference weak times I would say I've had about 8 cigarettes in the 8 months of my "smoke free". Each time was when closely interacting with someone who is a smoker, so it was there staring me in the face and I joined. Otherwise, haven't purchased a pack or one of those terrible for the environment little vapes. My cravings may be strong because I am still within one year, and am constantly surrounded by nicotine products. I don't mean to say "You're always going to have a little goblin in your ear telling you you need a puff." But in my limited experience and in my opinion, the cravings don't seem to stop. I tend to see them as little victories when I resist the urge. And it gives me a little pride. So win-win to a loss.

In recent years, vape e-cigarettes have often been at the center of health debates, with headlines frequently painting them as dangerous. However, a deeper dive into the research and technology behind vape e-cigarettes reveals a potentially different story. This article clarifies why vaping e-cigarettes might be less harmful than reported, especially from a regulatory standpoint.

What are Vape E-Cigarettes?

Vape e-cigarettes, also known as vaping-style devices, are electronic devices designed to deliver nicotine without the combustion of traditional tobacco. They heat a liquid that typically contains nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals, creating an aerosol that users inhale.

The Composition of Vape E-Cigarettes

Understanding what goes into vaping e-cigarettes is crucial for both users and regulators. The primary components include a battery, a heating element, and a liquid solution. The quality and safety standards of these components significantly influence the overall safety of the device.

Misconceptions in the Media

The media often highlights the negative aspects of vaping without a balanced discussion of the underlying data. For instance, while risks exist, they differ significantly from those associated with traditional smoking.

The Role of Battery Technology in Safety

The battery is a core component of vape safety. Advanced batteries with safety features like overcharge protection and durable construction help mitigate risks such as overheating and explosions, which are rare but highly publicized. Additionally, understanding how to select e-liquid ensures a safe and enjoyable vaping experience.

Comparative Risks: Vaping vs. Smoking

Did you know? Vaping delivers nicotine without many of the harmful combustion products associated with traditional smoking. This does not make it risk-free, but the level of harm is substantially reduced.

Regulatory Insights on Vape Safety

Regulators focus on ensuring that vape products meet stringent safety standards. This includes regulating battery technology, ingredients in e-liquids, and manufacturing processes.

Innovations in Vape Technology

Recent innovations in vape technology include better aerosol generation methods and improved liquid formulations, enhancing both safety and user experience.

Challenges in Vaping Industry Regulation

One major challenge for regulators is keeping pace with the industry's rapid innovation. Ensuring comprehensive testing and standards can be daunting but necessary for consumer protection.

Health Impacts of Vape E-Cigarettes

While not harmless, vape e-cigarettes are generally considered less harmful than traditional cigarettes. They contain fewer carcinogens and toxic substances, which is crucial from a public health perspective.

Consumer Safety and Education

Educating consumers about the proper use and maintenance of vape devices is essential for safety. This includes choosing the right products and understanding the manufacturer's guidelines.

Future Directions in Vaping Regulation

Regulators will likely focus on further refining safety standards and public education campaigns to ensure that vaping remains a safer alternative to smoking.

To Wrap It Up

While headlines often focus on the negatives, understanding the broader context and the science behind vape e-cigarettes reveals a nuanced picture. For regulators, continuing to enhance safety standards and consumer education is key to harnessing the potential benefits of vaping while minimizing risks.
In recent years, vape e-cigarettes have often been at the center of health debates, with headlines frequently painting them as dangerous. However, a deeper dive into the research and technology behind vape e-cigarettes reveals a potentially different story. This article clarifies why vaping e-cigarettes might be less harmful than reported, especially from a regulatory standpoint.

What are Vape E-Cigarettes?

Vape e-cigarettes, also known as vaping-style devices, are electronic devices designed to deliver nicotine without the combustion of traditional tobacco. They heat a liquid that typically contains nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals, creating an aerosol that users inhale.

The Composition of Vape E-Cigarettes

Understanding what goes into vaping e-cigarettes is crucial for both users and regulators. The primary components include a battery, a heating element, and a liquid solution. The quality and safety standards of these components significantly influence the overall safety of the device.

Misconceptions in the Media

The media often highlights the negative aspects of vaping without a balanced discussion of the underlying data. For instance, while risks exist, they differ significantly from those associated with traditional smoking.

The Role of Battery Technology in Safety

The battery is a core component of vape safety. Advanced batteries with safety features like overcharge protection and durable construction help mitigate risks such as overheating and explosions, which are rare but highly publicized. Additionally, understanding how to select e-liquid ensures a safe and enjoyable vaping experience.

Comparative Risks: Vaping vs. Smoking

Did you know? Vaping delivers nicotine without many of the harmful combustion products associated with traditional smoking. This does not make it risk-free, but the level of harm is substantially reduced.

Regulatory Insights on Vape Safety

Regulators focus on ensuring that vape products meet stringent safety standards. This includes regulating battery technology, ingredients in e-liquids, and manufacturing processes.

Innovations in Vape Technology

Recent innovations in vape technology include better aerosol generation methods and improved liquid formulations, enhancing both safety and user experience.

Challenges in Vaping Industry Regulation

One major challenge for regulators is keeping pace with the industry's rapid innovation. Ensuring comprehensive testing and standards can be daunting but necessary for consumer protection.

Health Impacts of Vape E-Cigarettes

While not harmless, vape e-cigarettes are generally considered less harmful than traditional cigarettes. They contain fewer carcinogens and toxic substances, which is crucial from a public health perspective.

Consumer Safety and Education

Educating consumers about the proper use and maintenance of vape devices is essential for safety. This includes choosing the right products and understanding the manufacturer's guidelines.

Future Directions in Vaping Regulation

Regulators will likely focus on further refining safety standards and public education campaigns to ensure that vaping remains a safer alternative to smoking.

To Wrap It Up

While headlines often focus on the negatives, understanding the broader context and the science behind vape e-cigarettes reveals a nuanced picture. For regulators, continuing to enhance safety standards and consumer education is key to harnessing the potential benefits of vaping while minimizing risks.

Have you ever wondered about the inner workings of your e-cigarette when you vape? E-cigarettes, also known as vape pens or vapes, have transformed smoking habits. Whether you're a novice or an experienced vaper, grasping the mechanisms of e-cigarettes can elevate your vaping journey and help you optimize your device usage. Let's delve into the intriguing realm of e-cigarettes and learn about selecting e-liquids.

What is a Vape E-Cigarette?

A vape e-cigarette is a device that simulates the experience of smoking without the harmful combustion of tobacco. It’s a piece of technology that allows users to inhale vaporized e-liquid, which can contain nicotine, providing a similar sensation to inhaling smoke but with considerably reduced risks.

Components of a Vape E-Cigarette

Battery: This is the power source for the e-cigarette. It’s rechargeable and powers the atomizer.
Atomizer: The atomizer is where the e-liquid is heated until it becomes vapor.
Cartridge/Tank: This component holds the e-liquid. It’s typically refillable in most modern devices.
Sensor: Many e-cigarettes have a sensor that activates the heater when you take a drag.
E-liquid: The fluid that provides the flavor and nicotine if used.

How Does a Vape E-Cigarette Work?

When you inhale through the e-cigarette's mouthpiece, a sensor activates the battery, powering up the atomizer. The atomizer then heats the e-liquid in the cartridge until it becomes a vapor you inhale. It’s like boiling water, except what you’re inhaling is a flavorful, nicotine-infused vapor!

The Atomizer: Heart of the Vape

Imagine the atomizer as the heart of your vape e-cigarette, pumping out vapor each time you take a puff. This component is crucial because it manages the conversion of e-liquid into vapor. It’s essentially where the magic happens!

E-Liquid Ingredients

E-liquids usually consist of propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerin (VG), nicotine (optional), and flavorings. PG and VG are substances used in many food and pharmaceutical products. PG and VG provide the ‘smoke’ texture, while the flavorings add the taste.

Battery and Power Management

The battery is your vape’s powerhouse. It’s essential to maintain your battery and understand its capabilities to optimize performance and safety. Remember, more power means more vapor but also faster battery drain.

Customizing Your Vape Experience

With various mods and settings, you can control how much vapor your device produces, adjust the temperature, and change the flavor intensity. This customization is what makes vaping a uniquely personal experience.

Maintenance Tips

Regular maintenance of your vape device is crucial. Cleaning the tank and changing the coil are basic practices that can improve the lifespan and performance of your e-cigarette.

Safety Tips for Vapers

Safety first! Always use the charger that comes with your device, check for battery damage, and avoid overcharging.

The Environmental Impact

While e-cigarettes reduce tobacco litter, the disposable components can contribute to electronic waste. It’s essential to dispose of e-cigarette components properly.

Future Trends in Vaping

Innovation in vaping technology will likely continue, focusing on enhancing safety features, improving device efficiency, and integrating innovative technology.

Choosing the Right E-Cigarette

Consider your needs: battery life, size, vapor production, and ease of use. Research and test different models to find the one that fits best.

Common Misconceptions

E-cigarettes are often misunderstood. They aren’t just for quitting smoking; many use them as a cleaner alternative to smoking.

Legal Considerations

Be aware of varying laws regarding e-cigarettes, which can differ significantly between regions and countries.

To Wrap It Up

You are enhancing your vaping experience through understanding how your vape functions, which goes beyond curiosity. It empowers you to make informed decisions about your device, enabling you to vape more intelligently and safely.

Smoking Addiction is a Cursed Technique where the user, you, or anyone else you can imagine, has a charred left arm. Take Kurono from Fire Force for example(This is who the technique is based on.) The Charred Left Arm is a curse from a Clan called the Hanten Clan(My OC's Clan that I'm too lazy to explain). Where the Clan's Cursed Technique(Generation of Ignition that im too lazy to explain here.) is replaced by Smoking Addiction.
Lore: The curse progresses to the point it covers his whole torso and other arm, weakening him. The way it weakens him is, he cant use his CT efficiently or at will anymore. But that's the point. It's like a caterpillar entering a cocoon to burst out like a Moth as a metaphoric version of it. But the curse isn't an actual curse placed. It's made by a Cursed Tool in the clan. It's usually placed on the Hanten with the highest Cursed Energy regeneration(not pool/amount.) every 200 years because that's the cooldown. In Generation of Ignition, or GOI, the normal GOI in the Clan appears every 85 years or so, having Red, Orange, or Yellow Hue, depending on how powerful the clan member is. But with the GOI that's made FROM Smoking Addiction, the hue is Blue to Purple. Blue is when they're more relaxed, and Purple is when they're concentrated and want to have the highest heat possible.
Now we talk about the ACTUAL Cursed Technique. It has 2 Sub Techniques, but you could use this anyway you want it to. Lift objects for you? Sure. Choke somebody out? Sure.

1. Crystal Meth/j. Actual Name is Fortify.

Fortify allows the user to solidify their Black Smoke in any form. Shit, Sword? Sure as hell can. Shield? Sure as hell can. Fucking Gauntlets? Why not. Spears that can float in the air? Sure. Tendrils or Chains that can restrain people? Sure. But its strictly objects that aren't electronic or used technology.

1. Envelopment.

Envelopment allows the user to envelop himself in his smoke, becoming intangible. He can use it to teleport from one place to another, and even as a way to disorient some opponents but covering himself in smoke mid punch, but the enemy expects him to teleport behind. But he doesn't teleport and the smoke was just there as a distraction.
Domain Expansion: Cigarette Beat
The Domain Expansion is actually barrierless like Sukuna's Malevolent Shrine, essentially becoming a part of the world. It lasts 3-5 minutes like how long a cigarette would last. But it depends on how much he "drags". Dragging is basically his usage of the smoke. The more he uses it, the less time he has in his Domain. The Sure-Hit is basically anyone getting caught in the radius is contracting fucking Tuberculosis, they're basically catching a stray. But it disappears once the domain is finished domaining. They're gonna cough constantly and their body is weakened. But when they do cough, smoke comes out of their mouths, giving Beni more Spare Smoke to work with

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A vape pen, also known as an e-cigarette, is a handheld electronic device that vaporizes a liquid solution (often called e-liquid or vape juice).
And how it woeks?
Components:
Battery: The vape pen has a rechargeable battery that powers the device.
Atomizer: This component contains a heating coil. When you activate the vape pen, the coil heats up.
E-Liquid: The e-liquid is stored in a cartridge or tank. It typically contains nicotine, flavorings, and a base liquid (usually propylene glycol or vegetable glycerin).
Vaporization Process:
When you inhale from the mouthpiece, the battery activates the heating coil.
The coil heats up, vaporizing the e-liquid.
You inhale the resulting aerosol (vapor), which you then exhale.
Purpose and Effects:
Nicotine Delivery: Many people use vape pens as an alternative to smoking tobacco cigarettes. The e-liquid often contains nicotine, which satisfies cravings without the harmful effects of tobacco smoke.
Flavor Options: Vape pens come in various flavors, allowing users to choose from fruity, minty, dessert, or other flavor profiles.
Social and Ritualistic: Some people enjoy the act of vaping as a social activity or a way to relax.
Safety Considerations:
While vaping is considered less harmful than smoking traditional cigarettes, it’s not entirely risk-free. The long-term effects of vaping are still being studied.
Avoid using black market or unregulated vape products, as they may contain harmful substances.
If you’re not a smoker, it’s best to avoid vaping altogether.

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Smoking Elimination Bill

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BILL
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Create a statutory duty to eliminate most smoking by 2030, implement licensing for the sale of tobacco and nicotine-containing products, regulate e-cigarettes and for connected purposes
BE IT ENACTED by the King’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:--

Chapter 1: Smoke Free by 2030

1. Smoke Free Target

(1) It is the duty of the Secretary of State to ensure that by 2030, less than 5% of the United Kingdom population are regular smokers. This shall be referred to as the “Smoke Free Target”.
(2) The Secretary of State must publish an annual smoking elimination plan, which must include:

(a) an action plan demonstrating the actions to be taken by the Secretary of State to achieve the Smoke Free Target,
(b) measurable objectives to be achieved by the time of the publication of the next annual smoking elimination plan,
(c) the best available data regarding smoking within the United Kingdom, and
(d) a summary of failures to achieve targets set out in all previous smoking elimination plans until such time as they have been achieved, alongside remedial measures to ensure ascertainment of the relevant target.

2. Definitions

(1) For the purposes of this act, a regular smoker is a person who usually consumes at least one tobacco product per week
(2) For the purposes of this act, a tobacco product is a product primarily intended for the consumption of nicotine, including but not limited to:

(a) smoked tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars and hookah tobacco,
(b) smokeless tobacco products such as dipping tobacco, chewing tobacco or snus,
(c) heated tobacco products, or
(d) any other product as designated by regulations by the Secretary of State.

(3) For the purposes of this act, a nicotine-containing product is any product given under subsection (3), or an electronic cigarette, or any other product as designated by regulations by the Secretary of State.

Chapter 2: Introduction of Licensing of Sale

3. Licensing Requirement for sale

(1) A person commits an offence if they—

(a) sell nicotine-containing products by retail without a licence, or
(b) sell nicotine-containing products by retail from premises other than premises in respect of which they have been granted a licence, unless that licence is granted for online sales.

(2) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—

(a) on summary conviction, to a fine, or
(b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or a fine, or both.

(3) For the purposes of subsection (1), a person is considered to have sold a nicotine-containing product by retail if they provide the item for free.
(4) This Subsection shall come into force upon either the 1st of January 2025, or on a date appointed by regulation by the Secretary of State not later than the 1st of January 2027.

4. Regulations Regarding Licensing

(1) A body known as the Tobacco Licensing Agency is to be formed.
(2) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision about the granting of licences for the sale by retail of nicotine-containing products, and such regulations as the Secretary of State deems reasonably necessary for the orderly function of the Tobacco Licensing Agency.
(3) Regulations under subsection (2) must provide that—

(a) the licensing authority for the sale by retail of nicotine-containing products is the Tobacco Licensing Agency,
(b) the licensing authority may place conditions on persons to whom licences have been granted,
(c) no licence may be issued to or held by a person who has been convicted of an offence under section 7 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933.
(d) licences will be issued on an individual basis for a specific address, or online point of sale, and subject to compliance inspection by the licensing authority.

(3) Regulations under subsection (2) must further ensure that the licensing authority may to such an extent compliant with other legislation regulate product standards with respect to products under their remit, including but not limited to:

(a) Restrictions of the marketing and advertising of tobacco products
(b) Requirements regarding health warning and information displays with respect to the sale of tobacco products

5. Age Verification Conditions

(1) Regulations under section 4 must—

(a) require holders of a licence to operate an age verification policy,
(b) enable the licensing authority to issue fines in respect of a failure to operate an age verification policy,
(c) create criminal offences in respect of a failure to operate an age verification policy.

(2) The Secretary of State may publish guidance on matters relating to age verification policies, including guidance about—

(a) steps that should be taken to establish a customer's age,
(b) documents that may be shown to the person selling a tobacco product or related goods as evidence of a customer's age,
(c) training that should be undertaken by the person selling the tobacco product or related goods,
(d) the form and content of notices that should be displayed in the premises,
(e) the form and content of records that should be maintained in relation to an age verification policy.

(3) A person who carries on a business involving the retail sale of tobacco products must have regard to guidance published under subsection (2) when operating an age verification policy.

Chapter 3: Regulations Regarding E-Cigarettes

6. Extension of Plain Packaging to all “nicotine-containing products”

(1) Within the Plain Packaging Act 2016, the following amendments are to be made:-

(a) replace all instances of tobacco products with nicotine-containing products
(b) replace Section 1 subsection c with:

“c) Nicotine-containing products shall have the same meaning as that given in the Smoking Elimination Act 2023”.

7. Ban of disposable e-cigarettes

(1) A person commits an offence if they sell disposable e-cigarettes (where intended for use as a nicotine-containing product) by retail.
(2) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—

(a) on summary conviction, to a fine, or-
(b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or a fine, or both.

(3) For the purposes of this section, an e-cigarette shall be considered disposable if it is intended only for a single use, and lacks capacity either to be refilled or recharged by the user.
(4) It shall be a defence under paragraph 1 if a disposable vape is sold to a healthcare professional or body.
(5) A healthcare professional or body may only procure disposable vapes for the purpose of issuing them for persons whilst under medical supervision or can be reasonably provided for persons who may deemed unable to utilise refillable or rechargeable e-cigarettes ordinarily.
(6) This Subsection shall come into force upon either the 1st of January 2025, or on a date appointed by regulation by the Secretary of State not later than the 1st of January 2027.

Chapter 4: Implementation

8. Commencement, Extent and Short Title

(1) This Act shall come into force one year after receiving Royal Assent.
(2) This Act shall extend to England only unless—

(a) a Legislative Consent Motion is passed in the Pàrlamaid na h-Alba, in which case it shall also apply to Scotland, or
(b) a Legislative Consent Motion is passed in the Senedd Cymru, in which case it shall also apply to Wales, or
(c) a Legislative Consent Motion is passed in the Northern Ireland Assembly, in which case it shall also apply to Northern Ireland.

(3) This Act may be cited as the Smoking Elimination Act 2024.
This bill was written by the Right Honourable Dame SpectacularSalad KG KP GCB OM GCMG GBE CT PC MP MLA FRS and the Right Honourable Sir weebru_m CT KT PC MP on behalf of His Majesty’s Government
Chapter 2 was largely sourced from the real life Sale of Tobacco (Licensing) Bill.
This Legislation amends the Plain Packaging Act 2016.
Opening Speech:
Deputy Speaker,
The house recently read the Advertisement of Vape Products (Regulation) Bill, one I was happy to welcome to this house and support at division. I believe that we in this house must do more to regulate vaping, and also to do what we can to eliminate smoking more generally.
Recalling also the Plain Packaging Bill read earlier this year (and subsequently withdrawn), I was spurred into action to propose the following legislation. I have sought to propose a package of world-leading, comprehensive measures.
Firstly, this bill will create a statutory duty for the Secretary of State to reduce the number of regular smokers to 5% of the population by 2030. In 2021 it was 13.3%, and below this threshold the UK will be considered “smoke free”. This 5% target is inspired by New Zealand’s health measures, but I must make clear that this bill does not go as far as a total ban for certain ages as seen in Aotearoa.
To support this goal, the bill will introduce two new licences. These are a licence on the sale of nicotine products (meaning tobacco products, and vapes), and a licence on the purchase of tobacco products specifically, but not vapes.
The nicotine-containing products licence will come into effect a year after passage of the bill, and this will require any business selling either tobacco or vapes to be licensed. This will also ban online sales of these products, making them only available in brick and mortar stores.
This effort is aimed at cracking down on the sale of tobacco and particularly vapes to young people, as the 25 years of age check will apply as a part of the terms of the licence itself. The NHS estimates that 9% of secondary school pupils either regularly or occasionally vape. This is 9% too many.
Eliminating online sale of tobacco or vaping products will close the online sales loophole, and by controlling which businesses are able to sell these products, we can implement better checks and controls to ensure that young people are unable to access them.
The second measure is the Tobacco Purchase Licence, which will come into force no earlier than the beginning of 2027. This is a licence to be required for an individual to buy tobacco containing products (but explicitly not vapes).
This will be a free, renewable, annual licence. Everyone who is 18 or older will be able to get one, but they will need an application signed by their GP, with the licences themselves issued by NHS bodies, who may issue guidance to the GP on how to support the individual in question.
The aim here is twofold, firstly to ensure that all active smokers have some interaction with the NHS relating to smoking, giving us a greater ability to support cessation. Individuals will retain the right to choose to smoke tobacco, but they will be unable to renew their licence to purchase without a GP’s awareness.
The second aim is simply to make smoking tobacco more hassle than vaping. We do not know how harmful vaping is, but the NHS’ own guidance is that vapes are far less harmful than cigarettes, exposing users to fewer toxins and at lower levels than smoking cigarettes. By creating a licence required to buy tobacco but not vaping, it is hoped that individuals will be nudged away from cigarettes and towards vaping as a substitute. Due to the nature of the licence, this will be a passive incentive built into the nicotine-products market.
And that brings me neatly onto the fourth key strand of this legislation, that is the extension of plain packaging and out-of-view laws to vapes, and banning disposable vapes. The first component is intended to crack down on bright packaging intended especially to appeal to young people. The second component is intended to tackle both the ease of access to addictive nicotine products, and also to reduce the environmental impact of vaping.
Overall, this represents a comprehensive package of measures that will fit well with the Government’s existing proposals. I hope they will see fit to provide cross-bench support for these measures, aimed at the substantive elimination of smoking in the UK.
This division ends on Wednesday 5 June 2024 at 10PM BST.

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I think psychics attract clients not because they have a connection with the spiritual realm, but because clients feel the need to transfer their responsibility to an abstract higher power and fate. “Someone wiser knows better” However, there is no way to predict the future mathematically, and it’s very easy to explain. Please follow up:
There is the great scientist Dr. Stephen Wolfram. He is the creator of many things that power up our smartphones, including Mathematica and the Wolfram language. He has a number of theories, the latest of which, such as the Ruliad concept and the theory of everything, are truly amazing and might connect general relativity and the standard model.
One of his early studies brought up the irreducible computation theory. He looked into Cellular Automatons - the Turing machine visualization where you set up simple rules at the beginning and then see how the layout of white and black squares evolves through each step. He discovered that particularly Rule 30 automaton looked simple at the start but led to endless complicated patterns. Most other combinations of simple rules brought about patterns that were boring and “dead,” but this “Rule 30” evolved continually. This pattern can be seen everywhere in nature, on the back of a snail shell, and we use it to code “random” machines in our electronics.
All random calculations in your computer – are Rule 30. They are not random.
What Dr. Stephen suggested is that there is no way to predict and calculate the result of the upcoming row of squares with the help of some kind of formula. Instead, you must go through each step one at a time. Many tried; there was even a cash prize for a person who could predict what layout comes on the next step using all existing data, but there is no way to do that as of now. Nobody succeeded.
Now let’s return to psychic activity. How can they predict the future of anything if there is no way to predict even simple mathematical setups? Systems need time and step-by-step evolution to reach results. So, any psychic activity is very reliant on the skill and virtuosity of the psychic themselves and the person who “orders their service.”
They sell by signifying the transfer of responsibility for a person’s life and fate.
All clients want from their certified psychic is the feeling of “transferring the responsibility.” If a psychic told me I will get married only after 25 years old, that’s not my problem now. I don’t need to look for a man while I am still 23. The universe has approved it like that. And all that “Pidgeon religion” proves like “but how could he know that my grandpa was a carpenter?!” are just a tricks of mind that client agree and want to believe. Experiments with pigeons showed that randomly fed, different pigeons worked out some personal ritual that led to “getting food”. Some pigeons danced around and though that caused the food coming, others bit jumped and so on.
It’s understandable why people need psychics. Just as nicotine addicts need cigarettes for a number of reasons they approve of, a person with a lack of self-esteem might seek that “commander” in a psychic. They pathologically need to follow some logic in this life they can’t create themselves. It’s a personality life crisis. A person with strong willpower and legitimate goals to reach usually doesn’t follow the advice of a psychic.
So if you feel you need some supernatural assistance, check yourself what problems you have that cause that desire. Only your actions effect reality. Nothing said is real till you make it so. Check the book about basics of quantum dramaturgy to see how other supernatural things are broken into simple forms. Just google quantum dramaturgy to see more thought experiments that deconstruct stories till quantum states.

I think psychics attract clients not because they have a connection with the spiritual realm, but because clients feel the need to transfer their responsibility to an abstract higher power and fate. “Someone wiser knows better” However, there is no way to predict the future mathematically, and it’s very easy to explain. Please follow up:
There is the great scientist Dr. Stephen Wolfram. He is the creator of many things that power up our smartphones, including Mathematica and the Wolfram language. He has a number of theories, the latest of which, such as the Ruliad concept and the theory of everything, are truly amazing and might connect general relativity and the standard model.
One of his early studies brought up the irreducible computation theory. He looked into Cellular Automatons - the Turing machine visualization where you set up simple rules at the beginning and then see how the layout of white and black squares evolves through each step. He discovered that particularly Rule 30 automaton looked simple at the start but led to endless complicated patterns. Most other combinations of simple rules brought about patterns that were boring and “dead,” but this “Rule 30” evolved continually. This pattern can be seen everywhere in nature, on the back of a snail shell, and we use it to code “random” machines in our electronics.
All random calculations in your computer – are Rule 30. They are not random.
What Dr. Stephen suggested is that there is no way to predict and calculate the result of the upcoming row of squares with the help of some kind of formula. Instead, you must go through each step one at a time. Many tried; there was even a cash prize for a person who could predict what layout comes on the next step using all existing data, but there is no way to do that as of now. Nobody succeeded.
Now let’s return to psychic activity. How can they predict the future of anything if there is no way to predict even simple mathematical setups? Systems need time and step-by-step evolution to reach results. So, any psychic activity is very reliant on the skill and virtuosity of the psychic themselves and the person who “orders their service.”
They sell by signifying the transfer of responsibility for a person’s life and fate.
All clients want from their certified psychic is the feeling of “transferring the responsibility.” If a psychic told me I will get married only after 25 years old, that’s not my problem now. I don’t need to look for a man while I am still 23. The universe has approved it like that. And all that “Pidgeon religion” proves like “but how could he know that my grandpa was a carpenter?!” are just a tricks of mind that client agree and want to believe. Experiments with pigeons showed that randomly fed, different pigeons worked out some personal ritual that led to “getting food”. Some pigeons danced around and though that caused the food coming, others bit jumped and so on.
It’s understandable why people need psychics. Just as nicotine addicts need cigarettes for a number of reasons they approve of, a person with a lack of self-esteem might seek that “commander” in a psychic. They pathologically need to follow some logic in this life they can’t create themselves. It’s a personality life crisis. A person with strong willpower and legitimate goals to reach usually doesn’t follow the advice of a psychic.
So if you feel you need some supernatural assistance, check yourself what problems you have that cause that desire. Only your actions effect reality. Nothing said is real till you make it so. Check the book about quantum dramaturgy to see how other supernatural things are broken into simple forms. It is about thought experiments based on deconstructing different complex stories.

36f, 10stone, light use of electronic cigarette, currently taking mirtazapine, diazepam and zopiclone. All started 1 week ago.
Complaint- since starting these meds I've been getting very dark smelly urine in the mornings( smells like infection) urine dipped but doesnt show infection. Also since starting I've been getting pain in my side below ( not underneath) right ribs.
Should I stop taking these medications?

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