Stop Smoking November 9, 2018 FDA to restrict e-cigarette flavors to fight teenage vaping 'epidemic' The U.S. Food and Drug Administration next week will issue a ban on the sale of fruit and candy flavored electronic cigarettes in convenience stores and gas stations, an agency official said, in a move to counter a surge in teenage use of e-cigarettes.
Stop Smoking October 10, 2018 Man nearly dies after inhaling piece of e-cigarette A man trying to kick his smoking habit "nearly died" after he accidentally sucked part of his e-cigarette into his lungs and had to have surgery to remove it.
Stop Smoking October 9, 2018 Massachusetts man says vape pen ‘exploded’ in pocket, leaving leg completely 'scorched' A Massachusetts man claims his electronic cigarette “blew up” while in his pocket, leaving his leg scorched with first and second-degree burns.
HEALTH September 18, 2018 Virginia woman severely burned in vape device explosion: report It “was like a big smoke bomb went off.”
Children's Health September 17, 2018 2 million US teens are vaping marijuana, survey finds A school-based survey shows nearly 1 in 11 U.S. students have used marijuana in electronic cigarettes, heightening concern about the new popularity of vaping among teens.
Stop Smoking September 12, 2018 FDA mulls ban on flavored e-cigarettes The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on flavored e-cigarettes in response to an “epidemic” of young people using e-cigarettes, the agency’s leader said on Wednesday.
HEART HEALTH September 7, 2018 Artery damage seen in some teenage smokers, drinkers Teenagers who smoke or who binge on alcohol have signs of artery damage by age 17, a recent study shows.
Stop Smoking September 6, 2018 Smokers 'much more likely to develop dementia,' docs warn Smoking has previously been linked to inflammation in the body, which can lead to a number of diseases including dementia
Stop Smoking August 24, 2018 Firms stop kid-friendly packaged e-cigarette liquids sales after FDA push The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday that all 17 companies that were warned by the regulator have stopped marketing e-cigarette liquids packaged similar to child-friendly products such as juice boxes, candy or cookies.
Stop Smoking June 19, 2018 Smoking in the US is at an all-time low Smoking in the U.S. has hit another all-time low.
Stop Smoking June 7, 2018 E-cigarettes ubiquitous at schools despite all efforts: 'You won't find a kid in Georgia who hasn't vaped before' A quick hit, slight burn in the throat, then burst of flavor: Upcoming senior, Anna Belle Wallace, recalled her first experience with an e-cigarette.