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Unregulated e-cigarettes pose severe health risks – even death • May 18, 2025, 3:56 AM ET (The Star)
Mothers Against Vaping urges Centre to take action against digital promotion of tobacco products • May 9, 2025, 3:51 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Study shows varenicline triples success rate in helping adolescents quit vaping • Apr. 26, 2025, 4:05 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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