L.A. County reports more vaping illnesses
Los Angeles County health officials today reported five more cases of vaping-related lung illnesses and repeated their call for residents to stop vaping immediately.
L.A. County votes to ban flavored tobacco, calls for statewide vaping ban
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to adopt an ordinance banning flavored tobacco products, including menthol, and to call on Gov. Gavin Newsom to pass a statewide ban on vaping.
Officials: New Jersey reports first vaping-related death
Health officials say the first vaping-related death has been reported in New Jersey.
L.A. County to vote on banning flavored tobacco, including menthol
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday will have a supplemental vote to decide whether to ban flavored tobacco products, including menthol, despite protests by dozens of tobacco business owners and advocates who support vaping and e-cigarettes as aids to quitting smoking.
Juul CEO steps down, company suspends advertising amid vaping-related illnesses and deaths
Juul Labs CEO Kevin Burns announced Wednesday that he is stepping down, while the e-cigarette company also announced that it will stop all print, digital and broadcast advertising in the U.S., effective immediately.
L.A. County likely to ban flavored tobacco, including menthol
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously voted its intent to approve a ban on flavored tobacco products, including menthol, despite protests by dozens of tobacco business owners and advocates who support vaping and e-cigarettes as aids to quitting smoking.
L.A. County likely to ban flavored tobacco, including menthol
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously voted its intent to approve a ban on flavored tobacco products, including menthol, despite protests by dozens of tobacco business owners and advocates who support vaping and e-cigarettes as aids to quitting smoking.
Walmart to stop selling e-cigarettes amid vaping-related illnesses and deaths
Walmart will stop selling e-cigarettes at its U.S. locations amid growing “regulatory complexity” and “uncertainty” regarding the products that have recently come under scrutiny, according to a company memo.
California to spend $20 million on campaign that will warn public of vaping dangers
California will spend $20 million on a public awareness campaign about the dangers of vaping nicotine and cannabis products and step up efforts to halt the sale of illicit products amid a rise in vaping-related illnesses.
California to spend $20M on campaign to warn public about vaping dangers
California will spend $20 million on a public awareness campaign about the dangers of vaping nicotine and cannabis products and step up efforts to halt the sale of illicit products amid a rise in vaping-related illnesses.
CDC warns against e-cigarette use after 455 cases, 5 vaping-related deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched an investigation and is warning Americans against using e-cigarette products after an outbreak of 455 cases, including five deaths across the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
L.A. health officials investigating first known death linked to vaping
The county health department is investigating the first known death associated with vaping in Los Angeles County.
Illinois patient dies of respiratory illness after vaping; may be first in US
Health officials said Friday that an Illinois patient who contracted a serious lung disease after vaping has died and that they consider it the first death in the United States linked to the smoking alternative that has become popular with teens and young adults.
Health officials seeing increased number of vaping illnesses, many involving marijuana
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health officials are recommending people who vape consider avoiding e-cigarettes while they investigate more cases of a breathing ailment linked to the devices.
Illinois patient’s death may be first in U.S. tied to vaping
CHICAGO (AP) — Health officials said Friday that an Illinois patient who contracted a serious lung disease after vaping has died and that they consider it the first death in the United States linked to the smoking alternative that has become popular with teens and young adults.
Study: Cigarette use down, but vaping on the rise among L.A. high schoolers
Cigarette smoking has reached a historic low among Los Angeles County high school students, but vaping is on the rise, with more than 30 percent of students reporting that they have used e-cigarette products, according to a survey released today.
‘He was on fire': Man badly burned after vape battery explodes in his pocket at work
A Cleveland man was badly burned after the battery for his vape device exploded in his pocket.
Study suggests e-cigarette flavorings may pose heart risk
E-cigarettes aren’t considered as risky as regular cigarettes, but researchers have found a clue that their flavorings may be bad for the heart.
Georgia teen undergoes CPR after vaping at school
A Paulding County student collapsed and nearly died after taking a hit off a vape pen. The dramatic scene unfolded in front of a class when the South Paulding High School student collapsed and stopped breathing.
Illinois to ban those under 21 from buying tobacco
The state of Illinois will soon ban anyone under 21 from purchasing tobacco.