What is Juul?
Juuls are a popular variety of e-cigarette: sleek, battery-powered devices that contain nicotine and are inhaled like regular cigarettes. Using a Juul is also known as vaping, because a user heats the contents and then puffs a cloud of vapor. At launch, Juuls carried a high amount of nicotine per vape, compared to other types of … [Read more...]
FDA Postpones Key Ruling Affecting Giant Juul
According to an online news report on usatoday.com, the United States Food and Drug Administration denied marketing applications for over 945,000 flavored products. The FDA stated that JUUL was failing to offer evidence that their e-cigarettes protect public health. A 2020 Center for Disease Control report discovered over 550,000 … [Read more...]
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...]
Woman Placed in Medically-Induced Coma After Vaping for Six Weeks
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin— A single mother decided to use an e-cigarette product, and in six weeks, she developed symptoms that mimicked pneumonia that compelled her doctors to place her in a coma so she could heal. According to Yahoo.com, her doctors say vaping is to blame. The single mom initially thought she had the flu, but it turned … [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...]
Vaping Injures More Than Lungs
USA- Healthline.com writes that while vaping is now linked to a potentially deadly lung condition, e-cigarettes are also proving to be dangerous for other parts of the body as well. Studies are now indicating that a person’s heart, brain and the lining of their arteries. One study showed that trying vaping just once causes changes … [Read more...]
Mint Juul Suspension Enacted Following Scientific Survey Results
Juul Labs has conceded to public pressure and temporarily suspended their mint Juul pods from sale. The mint Juul suspension has been hailed as a victory for public health, while some raise questions about why the action was not taken sooner. The Impact of The Mint Juul Suspension According to CNBC and other sources, the mint Juul … [Read more...]
Juul Insider Interview Implies Company Knowledge of Teen Addiction Risk
A recent Juul insider interview published by Reuters has showcased some of the more controversial issues with the embattled corporation. According to numerous interviewed sources, the flames of controversy that blaze around accusations of the Juul Labs catering to youth markets were ignored from the onset in favor of titanic profit … [Read more...]
E-Cigarettes May Be More Addictive Than Cigarettes
USA- Vox.com writes that for individuals who wish to quit vaping, the road ahead is basically uncharted. While there is a wealth of literature and information for people who wish to quit smoking cigarettes, the practice of vaping is relatively new, and there is little information for those struggling with this new form 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...]
Olathe School District Sues Juul Labs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Everybody knows that smoking, and now vaping, is not allowed in school. Notwithstanding that long-running prohibition, students are vaping at alarming rates on school property and disrupting school sessions in the process. As a result of the disruption, the Olathe School District has filed a lawsuit against Juul … [Read more...]
How Vaping Became the Center of a Health Crisis
The U.S. News and World Report filed a report on this topic recently. The short answer to the question is: young people are addicted to vaping at levels cigarettes never approached. The entire answer is a bit more complicated, however. In about 15 years, e-cigarettes have gone from being the next great smoking cessation product 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...]
Michigan Bans Flavored E-Cigarettes
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D.) tapped into her authority as the chief executive officer for the state to issue a ban on flavored e-cigarettes. The ban will expire in six months. According to a report appearing on CNBC, the governor banned flavored e-cigarettes, or vape pens, because experts believe the … [Read more...]
Vaping Claims its First Victim
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Health officials from Illinois announced that an individual who presented for medical treatment suffering from a severe lung problem died. Illinois health officials believe that the person’s death is attributable to e-cigarette consumption. The person’s untimely demise appears to be the first fatal case out of … [Read more...]
Doctors Believe Vape Illnesses Caused by Formaldehyde
Insider.com reported that doctors have no idea why vaping has caused so many severe illnesses recently. However, one physician believes he understands what lies behind nearly 200 pulmonary illness and one death from vaping or e-cigarette use. One pulmonary physician believes that formaldehyde, along with a chemical that … [Read more...]
Severe Breathing Problems Linked to E-Cigarettes
The use of e-cigarettes, also known as “vaping,” has been in the news in recent months, especially as they relate to adolescents and teenagers. Not only are e-cigarettes addictive, but they also have unknown ingredients that may be harmful to users. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is in the process of … [Read more...]
200 Cases of Infections Caused by Vaping
ABC.com reported that 200 people from 22 states in the U.S. have fallen ill with an infection due to vaping. Federal agencies have teamed together in response to the surge in illness credited to vaping to try to determine why people are falling ill and how to combat the growing epidemic of injuries and illness tied to the latest … [Read more...]
The Teen E-Cigarette Vaping Epidemic
MILTON, WISCONSIN – As reported in an online article published by www.hngnews.com, e-cigarette use among adolescents, teenagers, and young adults has become a nationwide epidemic. E-cigarettes originally entered the marketplace as a smoking cessation product for adults to help them quit smoking tobacco cigarettes. However, … [Read more...]
FDA Seeks Recall of 44 E-cigarette Products
UNITED STATES – As reported in an online news article published by itresearchbrief.com, the FDA has issued warning letters to e-cigarette manufacturers, demanding the recall of 44 e-cigarette products for failure to have mandatory marketing authorizations. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently sent warning … [Read more...]
FDA Investigates Vaping Seizures
UNITED STATES – As reported in an online news article published by www.cnbc.com, an FDA investigation is underway to determine the link between vaping and seizures amid reports of at least 127 seizures. In April 2019, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began investigating e-cigarette usage (“vaping”) and … [Read more...]
FDA Fights E-Cigarette and Vaping Epidemic
UNITED STATES – According to an online article published by www.cbsnews.com, the FDA has launched a television advertisement campaign featuring a magician to fight the e-cigarette epidemic. As e-cigarettes become increasingly popular, especially among teenagers and young adults, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) … [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...]
San Francisco Proposes E-Cigarette Ban
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — CBS This Morning broadcast a report about San Francisco’s efforts to ban e-cigarettes. Government officials in San Francisco told reporters the goal of the ban is to take e-cigarettes out of the hands of teenagers and middle school-aged kids. E-cigarette use among middle school pupils has risen about 40% over the … [Read more...]
E-Cigarette Injury of a Teen Reminds Agencies of The Industry’s Risks
Electronic cigarettes, commonly referred to as e-cigarettes or “Vapes” are continually advertised as a safer and healthier alternative to traditional tobacco products to many adults trying to quit smoking. Unfortunately, as a teen from Ely, Nevada has discovered, an e-cigarette injury can be far more immediately damaging than the … [Read more...]
Teen Suffers Vape Pen Explosion Injuries
A seventeen-year-old boy from Nevada had asked his mother to purchase him a vape pen – an electronic cigarette device – to help him stop smoking. His mother obliged, but neither Adams nor his mother could foresee what would happen next. One day while Adams was using his vape pen, the pen suddenly and without warning exploded in his … [Read more...]
FDA Investigating E-Cigarettes Linked to Seizures
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced that it is investigating reports of seizures in e-cigarette users. The reports received by the agency to date include seizure events in children and young adults using e-cigarettes and vape pens. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb and FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner Amy … [Read more...]
FDA: E-Cigarette Users Reporting Seizures
E-cigarette users, particularly youth and young adults, have been reporting seizures to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to an FDA statement released April 3, 2019. The FDA said it was investigating the potential association between e-cigarettes and seizures, and the agency called for additional voluntary reporting of … [Read more...]
E-Cigarette Seizures Spark FDA Investigation of E-Liquids
E-cigarettes are marketed to smokers and others as a “safer” more user-friendly alternative to traditional combustible tobacco. On this promise, e-cigarette use has soared, particularly among young adults and teenagers. Despite these claims, however, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to unearth evidence that these … [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...]
Electronic Cigarettes
Get Help With Your E-Cigarette Lawsuit Tests conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have found that two popular brands of e-cigarettes electronic cigarettes contained carcinogens and other dangerous substances. Most e-cigarette users would be shocked at the materials found in these devices, including a highly toxic … [Read more...]
E-Cigarettes with Nicotine May Lead to Heart Attack or Stroke
E-Cigarettes Can Cause Heart Attack And Stroke. A new study reveals e-cigarettes, considered by many to be a healthier alternative to regular cigarettes, may increase your risk of heart attack and stroke if they contain nicotine. In a medical university in Stockholm, the Karolinska Institute, researchers found that vaping devices … [Read more...]
Study: e-Cigarettes Can Lead to the Same and Increased Risks as Traditional Cigarettes
Generate Trace Levels of Some Toxic Chemicals In E-Cigarettes. A new study finds that e-cigarettes may expose users to increased levels of toxic compounds when compared to tobacco smoke. The Roswell Park Cancer Institute study was published by Nicotine and Tobacco Research and found that e-cigarettes that are operated at … [Read more...]
e-Cigarettes Continue to Raise Concern with Federal Regulators
E-Cigarettes Effects Continue to Remain Unknown. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that the health effects of e-cigarettes continue to remain unknown. E-cigarettes provide a different nicotine delivery system that provides vapor, not smoke. e-Cigarettes were developed in China and introduced in the U.S. in 2007, … [Read more...]
Reports of Exploding E-Cigarettes Raise Safety Concerns
There were 25 reports of E-Cigarettes exploding or setting fire in 2014. Reports of exploding e-cigarettes have added to concerns over the devices, which have become increasingly popular in their time on the market. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there were 25 reports of e-cigarettes exploding or setting fire in 2014. The … [Read more...]
Commissioner Says E-Cigs Need To Be Regulated
A Swift Action to Regulate E-cigarettes In a New York Times op-ed article, former FDA Commissioner David A. Kessler and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids president Matthew L. Myers emphasize that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs to take swift action to regulate e-cigarettes. While the agency has had the power to … [Read more...]
E-Cig Flavoring, Battery Voltage Associated with Cellular Damage, Study Shows
A new study suggests that the flavorings in e-cigarettes are associated with damage at the cellular level. Researchers from Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York published findings online in the BMJ journal Tobacco Control showing that some flavors were more harmful than others. The study also found that increased … [Read more...]
Man Loses Eye Due to Exploding E-Cigarette, as Lawsuits Increase
Injuries were sustained by a man in Orange County, California, when the e-cigarette he was using exploded. The device sent debris flying toward his face, causing him to lose an eye. He also sustained orbital and sinus bone breaks. The victim hopes to use his experience to bring awareness to other e-cigarette users, as well as the … [Read more...]
Study Shows Flavored E-Cigarettes Contain Diacetyl, Chemicals, that Cause Irreversible Lung Disease
Harvard scientists found that flavored e-cigarette liquid contains chemicals that cause bronchiolitis obliterans, an irreversible obstructive lung disease commonly known as “Popcorn Lung” or “Popcorn Workers Lung.” The study, published online in Environmental Health Perspectives, revealed that 75 percent of the 51 flavored liquids … [Read more...]
Congresswoman Calls for FDA Regulation after Veteran is Injured by Exploding E-Cigarette
The use of electronic cigarettes has been on the rise in their short time on the market. While they are touted as being a safer alernative to traditional cigarettes and as a cessation tool, there are still public health and safety concerns surrounding the products, especially given the lack of oversight from the U.S. Food and Drug … [Read more...]
Study Suggests Teens are More Likely to Try Smoking if they Try E-Cigarettes
A new study led by researchers from the University of Southern California found that teenagers who try e-cigarettes are more likely to try traditional cigarettes and other tobacco products. The authors say that the findings support the need to regulate e-cigarettes, which have become increasing popular. They noted that the study does … [Read more...]
New Regulations for Liquid Nicotine Expected to Have Major Impact on Vape Shops
By the end of summer, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to make final new rules that would require federal approval for most flavored nicotine liquids and e-cigarette devices sold in vape shops. In April 2014, the FDA proposed rules that would require e-cigarettes, including liquid nicotine and devices, to be … [Read more...]
Former FDA Commissioner Says Agency Needs to Regulate E-Cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing mounting pressure to regulate e-cigarettes after the federal government recently announced that use of the devices has tripled among young people within one year. Even though the agency has had the authority to regulate all tobacco products since 2009, there are still no rules in … [Read more...]
FDA Has Yet to Issue Regulations on E-cigarettes
Though the acting head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Monday that the agency is moving “full speed ahead” with its efforts to crack down on the use of e-cigarettes, on Friday, it will be a year since the FDA proposed regulating the devices. Dr. Stephen Ostroff said strengthening tobacco regulations is one of his … [Read more...]
Government Data Shows Sharp Rise in E-cigarette Use Among Teenagers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s annual youth tobacco survey shows that e-cigarette use among middle school and high school students tripled from 2013 to 2014. Thirteen percent of high school students use the devices, more than smoke traditional cigarettes, the New York Times reports. About a quarter of the … [Read more...]
Retailers in Suffolk County, New York, Have 90 Days to Display Warning Signs About Liquid Nicotine
A new law gives stores in Suffolk County, New York, 90 days to post warnings about the dangers of the liquid nicotine found in e-cigarettes. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone signed the law on Monday. The new signs, which must be placed “in a conspicuous place at the register,” warn that liquid nicotine can be fatal and … [Read more...]
What Action Will the FDA Take on E-cigarettes?
As health and quality concerns trouble the e-cigarette industry, experts and the public await the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s action to regulate the devices. E-cigarettes, battery-powered devices that heat nicotine liquid into an inhalable vapor, have been touted as a means to wean smokers from traditional cigarettes. … [Read more...]
Two Leading Cancer Groups Issue Call for Regulation of E-cigarettes and Research on Health Risks
In a joint statement, the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Association for Cancer Research have called on the federal government to move quickly to regulate e-cigarettes and increase research on their health effects. These leading research and treatment organizations asked the Food and Drug Administration … [Read more...]
Cancer Groups Issue Statement Calling for Research and Regulation of E-cigarettes
The American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Association for Cancer Research are calling on the government to regulate “electronic nicotine delivery systems” – e-cigarettes – and step up research on their health effects. In a joint statement, the organizations expressed the urgent need for new research into the … [Read more...]
Even without Nicotine, E-Cigarettes can Increase Risk of Lung Infections
E-Cigarettes Increase The Risk of Lung Infections Even Without Nicotine. A new study suggests that electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, can increase the risk of viral lung infections even without nicotine. The study, which was published in PLOS One, was led by Dr. Qun Wu, a lung disease researcher at National Jewish Health in … [Read more...]
E-cigarettes Could Increase Risk of Lung Infections
New research suggests the liquid used in electronic cigarettes could increase the risk of viral lung infections, regardless of whether it contains nicotine. The findings suggest e-cigarettes may not be the healthy solution to quitting smoking that they are often believed to be. Dr. Hong Wei Chu, director of the Basic Science … [Read more...]
E-cigarettes Toxic FDA Says
E-Cigarettes Toxicity Levels Under Study. So-called e-cigarettes may contain carcinogens and toxic chemicals such as diethylene glycol, an ingredient used in antifreeze, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) warned yesterday. E-cigarettes (electronic cigarettes) are battery-operated devices that generally contain cartridges … [Read more...]
