Low nicotine cigarettes may reduce smoking addiction
Ecigarfan –Toronto, Aug 24 (IANS): Cigarettes with low levels of nicotine may reduce addiction in smokers without increasing exposure to toxic chemicals, says a study. The study monitored the smoking behaviour of 72 adults as they switched between three types of cigarettes with markedly reduced nicotine levels. When the participants switched between conventional cigarette brands […]
If Deadly Ebola has something on tobacco and smoking
Ecigarfan (Kentucky) — Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, juggled an Ebola outbreak in Africa while traveling in Eastern Kentucky earlier this month to learn about the region’s stark health disparities. We appreciate his accepting U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers’ invitation to travel the mountains for three days, participate […]
Ecigs shows up in House of Cards Season 2
It was great to see Claire Underwood remove Francis‘ cigarettes in Season-2 of the popular House of Cards show. Francis (“Frank”) is using the e-cigarettes in one scene as an alternative to tobacco cigarettes. The writers of House of Cards for showing this on big TV to the masses. I realize, that it is not […]
India’s largest cigarette maker is ready to foray into electronic cigarettes business
India’s largest cigarette maker is ready to foray into electronic cigarettes and has engaged with the government to come out with a policy framework to launch them, chairman YC Deveshwar said. It has already developed its e cigarette portfolio. Deveshwar said he expects the new government would look favourably into the e-cigarette space. “We are […]
Electronic Cigarettes Safety issue study
“It’s easy to quit smoking. I’ve done it hundreds of times.” This quote, widely attributed to American humorist Mark Twain, could easily have been uttered by any of the millions of smokers who have tried unsuccessfully to quit. There’s a relatively new product on the market to help them try: electronic cigarettes. “E-cigarettes” are designed […]
