FDA authorizes fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump
U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.
U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.
Ban on certain e-cig cartridge flavors goes into effect nationwide
The policy applies to cartridge-based e-cigarette flavors including fruit, candy, mint and dessert flavors. Menthol and tobacco-flavors are exempt, in addition to other kinds of vaping products.
The policy applies to cartridge-based e-cigarette flavors including fruit, candy, mint and dessert flavors. Menthol and tobacco-flavors are exempt, in addition to other kinds of vaping products.
US health officials will ban most flavored e-cigarettes
Health officials in the U.S. will ban most flavored e-cigarettes popular with underage teenagers, but with major exceptions that still benefit manufacturers, retailers and adults.
Health officials in the U.S. will ban most flavored e-cigarettes popular with underage teenagers, but with major exceptions that still benefit manufacturers, retailers and adults.
Possible chemical culprit found in vaping illness outbreak
Vitamin E acetate has recently been used as a thickener in vaping fluid, particularly in black market vape cartridges.
Vitamin E acetate has recently been used as a thickener in vaping fluid, particularly in black market vape cartridges.
Massachusetts reports 3rd vaping-related death
So far, federal health officials have tallied nearly 1,900 cases of vaping-related lung illness nationwide, including nearly 40 deaths.
So far, federal health officials have tallied nearly 1,900 cases of vaping-related lung illness nationwide, including nearly 40 deaths.
Vaping-related deaths rise to 33, CDC says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that at least 33 people have died from vaping-related illnesses as the number of people reporting lung problems continues to rise.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that at least 33 people have died from vaping-related illnesses as the number of people reporting lung problems continues to rise.
Kroger to no longer sell e-cigarette products
The company said it would stop selling e-cigarettes as soon at its current inventory runs out at its more than 2,700 stores and 1,500 fuel centers.
The company said it would stop selling e-cigarettes as soon at its current inventory runs out at its more than 2,700 stores and 1,500 fuel centers.
Walmart to stop selling e-cigarettes at its stores
?A total of 530 people have been diagnosed? with vaping-related illnesses, but the cause remains unknown, according to U.S. health officials.
?A total of 530 people have been diagnosed? with vaping-related illnesses, but the cause remains unknown, according to U.S. health officials.
Vaping illness count exceeds 530, death toll at 7
The total number of illnesses is up from 380 a week ago.
The total number of illnesses is up from 380 a week ago.
Vaping mom put into medically-induced coma
Sherie Canada of Texas said she decided to share what happened to her on social media in hopes of letting others know "the risk of inhaling things into your lungs."
Sherie Canada of Texas said she decided to share what happened to her on social media in hopes of letting others know "the risk of inhaling things into your lungs."
First vaping-related death reported in Kansas is 6th nationwide
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said in a news release Tuesday the recent death involved a Kansas resident over the age of 50.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said in a news release Tuesday the recent death involved a Kansas resident over the age of 50.
Vitamin E suspected in vaping-related illnesses
New York health officials said they are looking into a possible link between vitamin E acetate in cannabis-containing vape products and people who are suffering from severe lung illnesses.
New York health officials said they are looking into a possible link between vitamin E acetate in cannabis-containing vape products and people who are suffering from severe lung illnesses.
Second death resulting from vaping-related illness reported in Oregon
Public health officials in Oregon said Wednesday that a person who recently died of a severe respiratory illness had used an electronic cigarette containing marijuana oil from a legal dispensary.
Public health officials in Oregon said Wednesday that a person who recently died of a severe respiratory illness had used an electronic cigarette containing marijuana oil from a legal dispensary.
CDC investigating more vaping illnesses, many likely linked to marijuana
While the cause remains unclear, officials said Friday that many reports involve e-cigarette products that contain THC, the mind-altering substance in marijuana.
While the cause remains unclear, officials said Friday that many reports involve e-cigarette products that contain THC, the mind-altering substance in marijuana.
Vaping just once can affect blood vessel function, study finds
Researchers found that a single instance of vaping resulted in reduced blood flow and impaired endothelial function in the femoral artery.
Researchers found that a single instance of vaping resulted in reduced blood flow and impaired endothelial function in the femoral artery.