Vaping regularly may expose teens to more toxic lead, uranium, study says
The heavy metals have been linked to cognitive impairments, respiratory problems and cancers, especially among young people.
Vaping may cause "substantial" heart failure risk increase
"More and more studies are linking e-cigarettes to harmful effects and finding that it might not be as safe as previously thought," researchers said.
Vaping, like smoking, may cause "similar damaging changes" to DNA
"While the scientific consensus is that e-cigarettes are safer than smoking tobacco, we cannot assume they are completely safe," researcher Chiara Herzog said.
Vaping warning as scientists discover health problems in most users
Roughly 1 in 8 users reported heart palpitations, while 1 in 5 reported a significantly higher heart rate.
Lauren Boebert's excuse for theater fondling raises questions
"I learned to check party affiliations before you go on a date," the Colorado congresswoman told a TMZ photographer.
How the Lauren Boebert theater story unfolded
Republican Lauren Boebert has been in the spotlight this week, with the story behind her ejection from a theater slowly being revealed.
Meghan McCain puts Lauren Boebert on blast for "lewd sex act" in public
Boebert, a Colorado Republican, is under scrutiny for her behavior while attending a Denver performance of "Beetlejuice."
We fought JUUL for what they did to our kids
Our lives would change in ways we could not have imagined.
Scientists link vaping to a new health problem in Gen Z
Roughly one in seven high schoolers in America vape regularly, but how is this impacting their mental and physical health?
I didn't realize what vaping was doing to me until I quit
It got to the point where I felt just as bad as I did when I was smoking cigarettes.
Woman shares what years of vaping have done to her teeth in terrifying clip
"I was told I had to quit nicotine within the year otherwise my teeth are going to start falling out," the 20-year-old said. "That was not what I expected."
Vaping is destroying the planet—Here's why
The massive rise in use of disposable vapes poses a challenging waste issue, and the throwaway culture it has spawned weakens the transition to a clean economy.
Grandparents Vaping for the First Time Delight Internet: 'Light Headed'
Couple asked if they had been given drugs after trying vaping for the first time.
Vaping a Gateway to Nicotine Addiction for Teens: Study
While boys were more likely to use e-cigarettes, researchers found that the number of girls who vape is rapidly increasing .
On Nicotine, White House Goes One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
The Biden administration simultaneously announced its intention to slash the allowable level of nicotine in cigarettes and to push the popular e-cigarette brand Juul off the market.
FDA Juul Ban Explained—Why Biden Admin Has Outlawed the E-Cigarettes
The FDA has cleared the way for Juul's biggest rivals to keep tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes on the market, but a similar approval might not happen for Juul.
Juul to Pay $87 Million to States Over Vaping Cases and Could Pay Even More
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Wednesday the vaping giant will dole out $22.5 million to the state over the course of four years.
Is Joe Biden Banning Vapes? Nicotine Products Could Be Removed Under Law
Synthetic nicotine products that do not receive FDA authorization will have to be removed from the market.
New Zealand Plans to Implement Rising Age Limit to Buy Cigarettes
The minimum age to purchase cigarettes in the country will increase by one year, every year as the country looks to end smoking in New Zealand.
School Closes After Officers, Nurse Exposed to Fentanyl From Vape Pen
The three people exposed to the drug were taken to a local hospital and are said to be in stable condition.
Minnesota Uses TikTok to Stop Teens Vaping Amid Reports of E-cig Dependency
The Minnesota Department of Health has partnered with a popular doctor on TikTok, as a recent study reveals rises in vaping dependency among teens.
Teen Vaping Drops 40 Percent During Pandemic, FDA Says
"E-cigarette use among youth remains a serious public health concern," CDC specialist Dr. Karen Hacker said.
FDA Rejects 950K Applications for Flavored e-Cigs, Delays Decision on Juul
The agency said applications for other flavored products were rejected mainly due to their appeal to underage teens, but it needed more time to consider Juul.
Smoking Cannabis Could Raise Risk of Heart Attacks, Study Suggests
Researchers say that young adults that use cannabis edibles and vapes could also be at increased risk.
Misinformation Threatens Efforts to Reduce Tobacco Harm
Accessibility and acceptability (through flavors, cost, or other means) of alternative, safer tobacco products are key to tobacco harm reduction.
Young Bird Dies at Zoo After Swallowing Vape Pen
The bird, a pied shag, was probably suffering from starvation as well as metal and nicotine poisoning, the zoo stated in a Facebook post.
Vaping Could Be Putting Millions of School Children at Risk of COVID-19
Co-author professor Bonnie Halpern-Felshe told Newsweek: "These findings show yet again that e-cigarettes are harmful to youth and in particular, related to lung illness."
The FDA Wants 10 Vape Companies to Ban Flavored E-Liquids
Numerous vape e-liquid flavors are likely to be pulled by retailers after the FDA sent warning letters against unauthorized and adulterated products, particularly those marketed toward young people.
Pro-Vaping Instagram Posts Outweigh FDA's Awareness Campaign Hashtag
A team of researchers examined hundreds of thousands of Instagram posts related to vaping.
Why Did the U.S. Crack Down on Fruit E-Cigarette Flavors, but Not Menthol?
The FDA hopes the policy will curb "epidemic levels" of youths vaping.