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Stop Smoking September 26, 2019

Nationwide vaping death toll rises, Congress grills FDA for not regulating the e-cigarette industry sooner

The nationwide death toll due to vaping-related illnesses rose to 11 Wednesday the same day lawmakers in Congress railed against the Food and Drug Administration for dropping the ball in regulating the e-cigarette industry since the products first arrived to the US in 2007.

Florida September 25, 2019

Teens say vaping deaths, potential flavor ban not stopping them from smoking e-cigarettes

A nationwide epidemic is filling rooms and lungs with smoke. Sleek, pencil shaped electronic cigarettes loaded with nicotine and chemicals have many young adults hooked. Trendy brands offering flavors like watermelon and grape promise a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes, and a cool way to blow off some steam. However, the epidemic has caused lung injuries, killing 7 people so far and sickening hundreds. Researchers say what was once advertised as a way to get cigarette smokers off their bad habit, has become the first step to young addiction. The Trump administration is currently working alongside the Food and Drug administration to remove all non-tobacco flavors from the national market.

Stop Smoking September 25, 2019

California vaping deaths, illnesses prompt stern warning from officials: Put e-cigarettes down

Amid a seemingly growing number of vaping-linked lung illnesses cases, health officials in California recently issued a strong warning to residents: Stop vaping immediately. 

Stop Smoking September 24, 2019

Amid growing national crisis, Massachusetts banning sale of vaping products for 4 months

Apparently the first action of its kind in the nation, Massachusetts will have a four-month ban on the sale of vaping products in the state.

Stop Smoking September 20, 2019

Walmart to stop selling e-cigarettes at its stores

Walmart says it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam's Clubs following a string illnesses and deaths related to vaping.

Stop Smoking September 20, 2019

New Jersey school installing vape detectors in bathrooms, report says

The move comes as health officials announced an eighth death linked to vaping-related lung illness.

Stop Smoking September 20, 2019

FDA launches criminal probe of vaping-related illnesses, Congress to hold hearing

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday launched a criminal investigation into the nationwide epidemic of vaping-related illnesses after the number of cases recorded by U.S. health officials jumped to more than 500 since last week.

Stop Smoking September 19, 2019

Vaping illnesses reach 530 cases, cause remains unknown, CDC says

The number marks a jump from last week's 380 reported illnesses.

Stop Smoking September 18, 2019

Texas mom nearly dies from vaping-linked lung illness: 'I wasn’t even a smoker before'

A Texas mom of three was candid when detailing her experience with vaping — and how the habit nearly claimed her life. 

Stop Smoking September 17, 2019

New York becomes 1st state to approve ban on sale of flavored e-cigs

New York became the first state to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes Tuesday, a move that comes as federal health officials investigate a mysterious surge of severe breathing illnesses linked to vaping.

Stop Smoking September 17, 2019

Cannabis company co-founder calls for more transparency amid vaping investigations, bans

Health officials have urged consumers to stay away from THC-containing products amid an investigation in hundreds of vaping-related illnesses.