Last week, a report assessing the carcinogenic risk of vaping compared to smoking was released in the New Zealand Medical Journal. It combined data from previous global research studies to try to calculate cancer risk from vaping.
While this risk was found to be currently “unquantifiable”, the report did conclude that vapes’ cancer risk is likely lower than cigarette smoking but higher than normal levels, meaning using vapes to help quit smoking was viable– but anyone else taking up vaping is unnecessarily increasing their carcinogenic risk.
To discuss the report's findings, addiction issues, and potential preemptive government action, producer Thomas spoke with University of Auckland Associate Professor George Laking.
Happy Rāhina! It's been a huge weekend for Milly and Rosetta, but they're back up in the bFM studio serving your Breakfast show and recapping the weekend's shenanigans. E whai ake nei, coming up on the show today: Whataukī o Tēnei Wiki with Arini Loader, This Is How We Brew It with Charlie from eighthirty, Loose Reads with Nate from Timeout, and bosom selecta with Teenage Frequencies hosts Jude and Sofie! Whakarongo mai nei!
Oto and Jaycee talked to Grapehouse about their new single - 'Try to Hate It' and played 2 hours of Indie-Rock, Shoegaze and Dreampop by artists from the Asian diaspora.
Your bosom selectas i tēnei wiki were Jude and Sofie of Teenage Frequencies! Tune in to the show every Friday 5-7am, or anytime via the bCasts Whakarongo mai nei!
A recent study by researchers at the University of Otago’s school of medicine has found that school uniform prices have become a barrier to education for many school students across Aotearoa.
While some secondary schools have uniforms priced in the $200 range, some can get as expensive as $2000. The high prices force some families to take out loans or make sacrifices to afford education, while others are completely locked out of certain schools.
To discuss the scale of the problem, the impacts on students and families, and how school boards and the government can respond, News Director Castor spoke to Public Health lecturer Dr. Johanna Reidy.
Charlie is up in the studio for This Is How We Brew It - chatting with Rosetta and Milly about all things coffee competitions, including the Cup Tasters and Brewers comps next weekend at The Tuesday Club! We're also giving away a bag of the eighthirty Classic Blend on Friday so text in to 5395 for your chance to win. Whakarongo mai nei!
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