Mom of 3 put into medically-induced coma with severe lung condition after vaping
A mother of three said she spent nearly a month in the hospital and was put into a medically-induced coma after falling critically ill — and doctors suspect her daily vaping habit was to blame.
Vaping death reported in central California, hours after governor addresses dangers
Public health officials said a central California resident has died from complications related to the use of e-cigarettes, and they warned anyone who is vaping, or thinking about it, should know that there are serious potential risks.
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.
Vapes spiked with illegal drugs show dark side of CBD craze
Jay Jenkins says he hesitated when a buddy suggested they vape CBD.
New York moves to enact statewide flavored e-cigarette ban
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid growing health concerns connected to vaping, especially among young people.
‘I didn’t think it would happen to me’: Doctors believe vaping caused teen's double-lung collapse
A 19-year-old Indiana man suffered two collapsed lungs and his doctors believe the condition is linked to vaping.
Reaction to government proposal to ban flavors used in e-cigarettes
The Federal Government will act to ban thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, responding to a recent surge in underage vaping that has alarmed parents, politicians and health authorities nationwide.
Trump to propose ban on flavorings used in e-cigarettes
President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes to combat a recent surge in underage vaping.
Kansas health officials report first vaping fatality in the state, nationwide death toll rises to 6
Kansas health officials say they have confirmed the first death in the state related to an outbreak of a lung disease linked to vaping.
Valley man claims vaping landed him in the hospital with pneumonia
Amidst mounting concerns over the safety of vaping, a Valley man says he recently spent nearly a week in the hospital because of vaping.
CDC warns vape users of health issues linked to e-cigarettes
A warning for people who vape is coming from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Officials are investigating serious lung illnesses related to e-cigarette products.
Vitamin E acetate investigated as possible link in vaping-related illnesses as reported cases double
As the number of people with severe lung illness related to vaping climbs to at least 450 cases, health officials in New York are looking into whether vitamin E acetate that is found in cannabis vape products is to blame.
Minnesota health officials confirm vaping-related death linked to illegal THC products
Minnesota health officials have confirmed the state's first death linked to a national outbreak of serious lung injuries related to vaping. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the patient was over 65 years old and died in August after “a long and complicated hospitalization.”
Oregon death is 2nd linked to vaping, 1st tied to marijuana shop product
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, the second death linked to vaping nationwide and the first tied to a vaping product bought at a pot shop.
Michigan becomes first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she is the first governor in the country to order a total ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, for all ages.
More reports of vaping illnesses, many involving marijuana
Health officials are recommending people who vape consider avoiding e-cigarettes while they investigate more cases of a breathing ailment linked to the devices.
E-cigarette giant Juul Labs facing scrutiny from federal and state officials
With e-cigarette giant Juul Labs facing a mounting number of state and federal investigations into its marketing and sales practices, a top Trump administration official pledged Friday to use all of the government's regulatory and enforcement power "to stop the epidemic of youth e-cigarette use."
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.
Vaping affects blood vessels after one use — even with no nicotine, study finds
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine revealed that vaping affects blood vessels after a single use, even when the e-cigarette being used contains no nicotine.
North Texas teen's lung failure linked to vaping
A North Texas teenager nearly died of lung failure and doctors are blaming his problem on vaping.