FDA investigates ‘potential safety issue’ following 127 reports of seizures related to vaping
The FDA is investigating a potential safety issue regarding e-cigarette users reporting seizures after using the device.
Doctors suspect vaping injured lungs of several teenagers
Doctors suspect vaping caused severe lung damage in eight teens from southeastern Wisconsin, all who were hospitalized over the last month.
‘He was on fire': Man badly burned after vape battery explodes in his pocket at work, attorney says
A Cleveland man was badly burned after the battery for his vape device exploded in his pocket.
Indiana man allegedly kills teen brother over vaping indoors: report
An Indiana man was charged in the death of his 15-year-old brother after he allegedly punched him in the side of his head for vaping indoors.
Vape pen explodes, shattering teenager's jaw and knocking out some teeth
A vape pen exploded in a teenager's mouth, causing injuries so severe a pediatric surgeon who helped him said it looked similar to a "gunshot wound."
Texas Gov. Abbott signs law making 21 legal age to buy tobacco products
Texas will become the 15th state in the nation to prohibit the sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes and other tobacco products to anyone younger than 21 years of age.
FDA: 'Influencers' promoted vaping without suitable warnings
U.S. regulators moved to discipline vaping companies for inappropriately promoting their flavored nicotine formulas through so-called influencers on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites.
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.
Senate GOP leader would raise age for buying tobacco to 21
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, whose home state of Kentucky was long one of the nation’s leading tobacco producers, introduced bipartisan legislation to raise the minimum age for buying any tobacco products from 18 to 21.
Police: Smoke shop sold tobacco products to minors; owner said probe "blown out of proportion"
Goodyear Police officers busted a vape shop for selling to minors in a sting operation that went down last Friday night. FOX 10's Justin Lum reports.
Paulding County 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.
McConnell proposes national minimum age of 21 for tobacco
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he plans to introduce legislation to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 nationally. The Senate leader said his bill will cover all tobacco products, including vaping devices.
Illinois to ban those under 21 from buying tobacco
The state of Illinois will soon ban anyone under 21 from purchasing tobacco.
Smoking pot vs. tobacco: What science says about lighting up
As more states make it legal to smoke marijuana, some government officials, researchers, and others worry about what that might mean for one of the country's biggest public health successes: curbing cigarette smoking.
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.
New York State set to raise smoking age to 21
Soon you'll have to be 21 to buy cigarettes and electronic cigarettes anywhere in New York State.
Texas considering change to tobacco sales law
Its estimated that every year more than 10,000 children start using a tobacco product, even though it’s against the law to sell it to them.
Vape detectors installed in Chandler school bathroom
It's been a growing problem at schools across the country, and one Valley school is installing vape detectors to catch students. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
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.
How parents can test their children for vaping
In this week's Community Cares, concerned parents are taking their teens to get a simple test that can let them know if their son or daughter is vaping, a dangerous trend among teens. FOX 10's Anita Roman has the story.