LONG ISLAND, NY- Newsday.com writes that a school district in Long Island is one of three across the country that has filed a lawsuit against Juul, the largest manufacturer of e-cigarettes. The lawsuit alleges that Juul has pushed its products on the school's students, causing an epidemic-level addiction problem that the school is … [Read more...]
Kratom Tea Overdose Deaths
NEW YORK, N.Y. — According to a Fox News report, 91 people have died from kratom overdoes since the substance became a popular underground herbal tea. Until the results of a government report were released recently, the initial number of overdose deaths linked to kratom was 44. Kratom overdose deaths have been found in 27 states. The … [Read more...]
Vaping Illnesses Tied to Chemical Burns
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The New York Times reported that researchers narrowed their focus on what might be causing the vaping illnesses that have killed at least sixteen people and hospitalized over 1,000. Researchers now believe that the illnesses present like chemical burns rather than lipid pneumonia, as once believed. In other words, … [Read more...]
Mayo Clinic Analysis Sheds Light on E-Cigarette Lung Injuries
A New York Times examination of the Mayo Clinic analysis of tissue damaged by the e-cigarette illness has shed new light on the nature and damage of the epidemic that continues to sweep the country’s e-cigarette users. The Significance of the Mayo Clinic Analysis According to the articles released following the Mayo Clinic … [Read more...]
E-Cigarette Cancer Connection Suggested by NYU Researchers
A recent study conducted by New York University (NYU) has suggested the first concrete e-cigarette cancer connection. Tough the results came under immediate scrutiny, CNBC has reported that the researchers themselves have maintained a realistic level of certainty throughout. The Source of the E-Cigarette Cancer Connection The … [Read more...]
Toxic Chemicals to Blame for Vaping Deaths
ATLANTA, Ga. — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discussed recent findings from analyses performed on patients suggests that the lung illnesses are actually chemical burns or stem from toxic chemical fumes and not ingestion of oil as once previously thought. At least one vaping illness has been reported in 48 states … [Read more...]
Hydrogen Cyanide Found in THC Vaping Cartridges
NEW YORK, N.Y. — As scientists scramble to find a link to the mysterious and elusive source of the vaping illnesses that have forced some states to ban sales of vaping products, researchers have found a fungicide in THC-based vape cartridges, both from the black market and legitimate sources. Testing conducted at a vaping … [Read more...]
