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Christina Jewett and Kenneth P. Vogel report on President Trump's interactions with tobacco executives, highlighting how their lobbying influenced the FDA's new vaping guidance allowing flavored vapes, which sparked controversy and led to the resignation of FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, signaling a significant shift in federal tobacco policy favoring corporate interests over public health concerns. #TobaccoPolicy #VapingRegulation #PublicHealth #US #CN

The World Health Organization warns that both smoking and vaping pose significant health risks, revealing that while smoking kills approximately 7 million people annually, the rise in e-cigarette use—now at 100 million globally—raises concerns about a new wave of nicotine addiction and similar health issues, including cancer. #Smoking #Vaping #HealthRisks #N/A

Dr. Marty Makary, the FDA commissioner and supporter of the Make American Healthy Again Movement, faces termination by President Trump following conflicts over vaping regulations, the abortion pill, and drug approval denials, despite his efforts to improve the FDA and his previous successes in drug approvals. #HealthPolicy #FDA #VapingHealth #US

A comprehensive study by researchers from the University of Georgia reveals a concerning association between vaping and prediabetes, indicating that exclusive e-cigarette users face a 7% higher risk compared to non-smokers, while dual users of traditional and electronic cigarettes have an alarming 28% increased risk, highlighting the need to rethink the perception of vaping as a safer alternative to smoking. #VapingRisks #Prediabetes #HealthAwareness #US

A 22-year-old woman, Kayley Boda, from Manchester, was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer after years of using e-cigarettes, highlighting the serious health risks associated with vaping, particularly among adolescents and young adults, and prompting her to advocate for awareness and cessation of vaping among her peers. #VapingRisks #HealthAwareness #YouthSmoking #GB