E-Cigarette Lawsuits Being Filed Around United States
UNITED STATES – As reported by several news websites, lawsuits related to e-cigarettes are being filed around the country. These lawsuits allege that the device manufacturers are luring children and young adults into nicotine addiction, and that the devices have the propensity to explode. Though many manufacturers have … [Read more...]
FDA Issues Enforcement Warning Concerning E-Cigarettes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent enforcement letters to ten retail outlets and manufacturers of electronic nicotine delivery systems, which the FDA calls ENDS, with stern warnings to stop selling products marketed toward children. The FDA indicates that children are extremely susceptible to the … [Read more...]
Two More Dead from Vaping Illness in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. — Governor Andrew Cuomo announced recently that two women died in New York from illnesses related to vaping. One woman who died lived in New York City, the other woman, resided in Ontario County near Rochester, N.Y. The vaping death toll in New York has now reached four according to ABC 7 News. New York State’s … [Read more...]
E-Cigarettes Not Substitute for Traditional Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any vaping products as ways to quit smoking, nor has the administration agreed with manufacturer claims of the product being a safer alternative to cigarettes. The FDA now requires that the manufacturers of these products take such unsupported claims out of their … [Read more...]
Vaping Illnesses Reported in Every State
USA-Axios.com writes that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking cases of e-cigarette or vaping associated lung disease (EVALI). To date, there are 2,409 cases of individuals being hospitalized because of the condition. Vaping is relatively new, and the consequences are not well-understood. A recent study … [Read more...]
Over 2,400 Confirmed Cases of Vaping Illnesses
USA - Axios.com writes that at least 2,409 people have been admitted to the hospital for EVALI, a vaping-related lung condition that, in extreme cases, can be fatal. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking reports of EVALI across the country. Studies indicate that the most severe cases of EVALI appear in … [Read more...]
Vaping Use Rampant Among Teens in the U.S.
ATLANTA, GA — An astounding 25 percent of students in American high schools and one out of every ten junior high students have used a vaping product at least once in 30 days, according to Safety and Health Magazine. The figures are staggering. Meanwhile, cigarette use among teens has dropped to just under six percent for high school … [Read more...]
Vape Juice Can Kill, the Government is Slow to React
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Government is never out front of any public health issue, and true to form, it was way behind on banning flavored vaping juice. Flavored vape juice, which comes in fruit and candy flavors, is not an alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. Instead, flavored vape juice was produced for the sole and exclusive … [Read more...]
New York Raises Vaping Purchase Age to 21
NY - Nbcnewyork.comwrites that the minimum age for buying cigarettes, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes is now 21, up from the previous minimum age of eighteen. According to the Governor, the new age limit is intended to prevent young people from becoming addicted to nicotine-containing products. The move comes as the rate of … [Read more...]
Vaping Linked to Cancer in Study
USA- Cnbc.com writes that a recent study is the first to officially link a lung cancer risk to vaping. The study looked at the impact of vaping on mice and found that the exposure to nicotine led to a greater risk of both lung cancer and bladder cancer. The National Institutes of Health provided funding for the study. The … [Read more...]
Long Island School District is Suing Juul
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...]
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...]
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...]
Nicotine Vape Linked to Bladder Cancer
USA- Eurekalert.org writes that mice who were exposed to e-cigarette smoke later developed lung cancer. The study found that the link existed between mice who were exposed to the smoke from e-cigarettes, but only when the e-cigarettes contained nicotine. The mice were surrounded by the smoke, not inhaling directly as a human … [Read more...]
Toxic Chemicals Linked to Vaping Illnesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The results of a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicate that vaping-related illnesses stem from chemical burns and not from inhaling oils as previously believed. The study centered on seventeen biopsies from patients diagnosed with vaping illnesses. Stat News reported that the researchers … [Read more...]
Vaping Deaths Rise to Thirteen
ATLANTA, Ga. — The Center for Disease Control and Prevention indicated that the number of cases of lung illness caused by vaping increased by 52% over a seven-day period, according to Forbes Magazine. The death toll continues to increase as well. At least thirteen people are now confirmed dead because of the damage vaping caused to … [Read more...]
Vaping Companies Sue for the Right to Sell
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Vapor Technology Association and two other vaping companies have filed a lawsuit against the New York governor for the right to sell flavored vaping products in New York State according to a report by NBC New York. The governor announced a statewide ban on flavored vaping products which will take effect in two … [Read more...]
Health Experts Claim Vaping Illnesses May Be Diagnosed Soon
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A physician working for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention testified before Congress recently that she expects to see hundreds of more vaping-related illnesses before the epidemic abates. ABC News reported that the physician expects the next figure released by the CDC to include hundreds of new … [Read more...]
Eleven Dead from Vaping
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Forbes Magazine published a report providing new details of the deadly vaping crisis sweeping the nation. Two more people have died from a lung illness caused by vaping. One person from Georgia died and the other person who died lived in Florida. The death toll is now eleven. The Centers for Disease Control and … [Read more...]
Researchers Still Looking for Common Thread in Vaping Illnesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is looking for a common ingredient to connect 530 illnesses and eleven deaths caused by consuming vaping products. No one cause has come to light despite researchers’ persistent efforts. Each case seems to have an independent reason with the sole exception that the person who … [Read more...]
Juul Says it will Stop Advertising in the U.S.
LOS ANGELES, C.A. — NBC Los Angeles reported that Juul Labs, the most prominent and recognizable manufacturer of electric cigarettes, will stop advertising in the United States. The announcement came as Juul Lab’s Chief Executive Officer stepped down from his post amidst the on-going health care crisis involving vaping in the … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Governor Institutes Vaping Ban
BOSTON, Mass. — Less than ten cases of vaping-related illness have been treated in Massachusetts hospitals; however, one pulmonologist in the Commonwealth says that there is a definite cause for concern. The Bay State Governor also recognized the fears. Massachusetts’ governor declared a public health emergency and accordingly banned … [Read more...]
Juul CEO Steps Down
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The chief executive officer as Juul Labs agreed to step down amid turmoil facing the company. An executive from Altria Group, a part-owner of Juul Labs (and manufacturer of cigarettes) will fill the role according to the Washington Post. Additionally, Juul Labs announced that it would not fight any ban on flavored … [Read more...]
Juul Labs to Halt Advertising Campaign
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Juul Labs canceled its “Make the Switch” ad campaign which targets smokers looking to quit to switch to using e-cigarettes. The slogan implies that using e-cigarette products is safer than smoking and is an effective method of quitting tobacco. The USA Today said Juul’s exiting chief executive officer apologized … [Read more...]
ALA Launches Anti-Vaping Campaign
CHICAGO, Ill. — The American Lung Association issued a statement through its National President and Chief Executive Officer about the potential horrors of consuming vaping products or using e-cigarettes. The CEO discussed in great detail in his statement the hazards vaping conceals and the potential for irreversible lung damage as a … [Read more...]
Eighth Person Dies from Vaping Illness
LOUIS, Mo. — A man in his mid-forties succumbed to a vaping-related respiratory illness in Missouri. The passing of that victim marks the eighth person to die from vaping in the U.S. and is the first person to die in Missouri from the disease. The man lost his battle while being treated in Mercy Hospital, which is located in St. … [Read more...]
Walmart, Sam’s Club to Stop Selling E-Cigarettes
NEW YORK, New York — NBC News reported that the retail giant Walmart, along with its subsidiary Sam’s Club, will gradually phase out sales of e-cigarette products. The company cited complex federal, state, and local regulations in addition to the indeterminate future of e-cigarette sales as the company’s motive for stopping sales. … [Read more...]
Vape Illness Criminal Investigation Launched
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or the FDA, announced it would launch a criminal probe into the epidemic of vaping-related illnesses and deaths that have occurred in 38 states as well as in the U.S. Virgin Islands. According to USA TODAY, 530 people have an illness relating to, or probably caused by, … [Read more...]
New York Will Ban Flavored E-cigarette Products
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Governor Andrew Cuomo said that he would ask the state’s Public Health and Health Planning Council to ban flavored e-cigarette products. Newsday said that the ban could be implemented within a couple of weeks. The State of New York’s ban will go into effect several weeks before a similar ban takes effect in … [Read more...]
Health Experts Unsure of E-Cigarette Ingredients
NBC News published a feature article on the hazards of using e-cigarette products in the wake of the startling death of a woman in Kansas who passed away within one week of using e-cigarettes for the first time. Medical experts know that vaping is extremely harmful to a person’s well-being. However, no one is certain … [Read more...]
Kansas Woman Dies of E-Cigarette Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
TOPEKA, Kan. — The sixth person to die from e-cigarette use died in the state of Kansas recently. Kansas state health authorities said that the woman who died from a severe respiratory disease caused by vaping was older than 50-years-of-age with a documented history of serious health concerns. Notwithstanding the woman’s health … [Read more...]
ALA Says Do Not Use E-Cigarettes
CHICAGO, Ill. — The Chief Executive Officer for the American Lung Association issued a public safety announcement concerning the latent dangers of e-cigarettes. The American Lung Association wants the public to know that vaping could permanently damage someone’s lungs. The statement published by the American Lung Association on … [Read more...]
FDA’s Efforts to Regulate E-Cigarettes
UNITED STATES – As reported online by www.fda.gov, the FDA is taking steps to heighten regulations placed on the advertising and sale of e-cigarettes. Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), also known as, among others, e-cigarettes and vape pens, are an alternative to smoking tobacco cigarettes. While e-cigarettes may … [Read more...]
Doctors Question the Contents of Juul E-Cigarettes as Teen Usage Rises
SAN FRANCISCO, CA- According to Nbcnews.com, high school students are becoming addicted to Juuls and e-cigarettes at an alarming rate. Some students talk about being introduced to the product by other teens and trying it without even understanding what the product is or that it is highly addictive. Juuls only became available on … [Read more...]
Are Juul E-Cigarettes More Addictive Than Tobacco Cigarettes?
USA- Seeker.com reports that Juul, the major seller of e-cigarettes, could be creating a higher rate of teen addiction than traditional tobacco cigarettes. Juul is now selling about two-thirds of the e-cigarettes on the market, and the company has faced scrutiny for the product’s popularity among America’s youth. The study, which … [Read more...]
