L.A. County to vote on banning flavored tobacco, including menthol

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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
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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.

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 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.

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 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 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 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.

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

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. 

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. 

Illinois patient dies of respiratory illness after vaping; may be first in US

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 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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Study suggests e-cigarette flavorings may pose heart risk

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.

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

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.

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.

US investigates seizure risk with electronic cigarettes

US investigates seizure risk with electronic cigarettes

U.S. health officials are investigating whether electronic cigarettes may trigger seizures in some people who use the nicotine-vaping devices.

U.S. health officials are investigating whether electronic cigarettes may trigger seizures in some people who use the nicotine-vaping devices.

Youth smoking decline stalls, and vaping may be to blame

Youth smoking decline stalls, and vaping may be to blame

Cigarette smoking rates have stopped falling among U.S. kids, and health officials believe youth vaping is responsible.

Cigarette smoking rates have stopped falling among U.S. kids, and health officials believe youth vaping is responsible.