10 Things You Need to Know About the Vaping Epidemic

In the past decade, vaping has grown significantly as an alternative option to smoking traditional cigarettes. Much of this is done in the mindset that vaping, or smoking electronic cigarettes, is safer. For this reason, vaping has become popular not only with people who wish to quit smoking traditionally, but also with a younger generation [...]

Cannabidiol (CBD): What we know and what we don’t

Cannabidiol (CBD) is often covered in the media, and you may see it touted as an add-in booster to your post-workout smoothie or morning coffee. You can even buy a CBD-infused sports bra. But what exactly is CBD? And why is it so popular? How is cannabidiol different from marijuana, cannabis and hemp? CBD, or [...]

CBD products are everywhere. But do they work?

CBD products are everywhere. But do they work? Cannabidiol products may be helpful for some conditions, but evidence is lacking for others. By now, you’ve probably run into a product containing cannabidiol, also known as CBD. It’s in everything from drinks and pet products to lotions and chewable gummies. Even major drugstore chains have announced [...]

Why are women using CBD products — and do they work?

Why are women using CBD products — and do they work? November 18, 2019 By Rose McKeon Olson, MD, Contributor, andEve Rittenberg, MD, Contributor Cannabidiol (CBD) oil and other products containing CBD are being touted as a natural, organic remedy for a wide range of women’s health concerns. Sellers of these products make many claims: [...]

Germany’s upcoming “tobacco”tax

From our past survey, 63% of you either didn’t know about the tobacco tax or weren’t aware of the consequences. We now want to change that and inform you about everything important about the upcoming tax. Despite all the efforts of the German e-cigarette industry, the government plan to levy an e-liquid tax will be implemented […]