Lung Disease Cases In Teens Across US May Be Caused By Vaping, Doctors SayRecent reports show teenagers in other parts of the country are being treated for lung injuries that doctors say may be caused by vaping.
Vaping Linked To Marijuana Use In Young People, Research SaysYoung people who vape are more likely to use marijuana, according to a study published Monday. The findings, researchers say, support the theory that nicotine rewires the developing brain, changing how people respond to and crave addictive substances.
FDA Investigating 127 Reports Of Seizures, Neurological Symptoms Related To VapingThe US Food and Drug Administration has received 127 reports of seizures or other neurological symptoms possibly related to e-cigarettes, the agency announced Wednesday. Investigators have yet to determine, however, whether vaping was directly linked to the cases.
Adults Who Vape Are More Likely To Quit Cigarettes, Study FindsAdult smokers who vape are more likely to quit using cigarettes, according to a study released Monday. But e-cigarettes also increase the risk of relapse in some former smokers, the researchers found.
Half Of Tobacco, Vape Shops Don't ID Teens, Undercover Research FindsAn undercover operation in California found that half of tobacco and vape shops failed to check IDs for teens purchasing e-cigarettes and other nicotine products, despite a state law raising the legal age for purchasing tobacco products to 21.
FDA Gives Vaping Companies A Clearer Path For Marketing Their ProductsThe US Food and Drug Administration issued its final guidance for e-cigarette makers to submit premarket tobacco product applications, giving these companies a clearer path to seek official authorization to market their products, the agency announced Tuesday.
U.S. Agencies Go After Companies That Paid Social Media Influencers To Promote Vape ProductsFederal agencies are going after companies that paid social media "influencers" to promote vaping products, the US Food and Drug Administration announced Friday.
North Carolina Sues Juul, Claiming Deceptive Marketing And Targeting YouthNorth Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein announced Wednesday that the state has filed a lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul, claiming that its marketed its products to children and misled the public about risks associated with those products.
Gov. Hogan Signs Bill Raising Legal Age To Buy Tobacco To 21Monday, Gov. Larry Hogan signed a bill that raised the age from 18 to 21.
Student Hospitalized After 4 Girls Caught Vaping, 'Dabbing' At Westminster High SchoolOne student was hospitalized after having adverse effects to drugs ingested at Westminster High School Thursday.
Md. House Approves Bill Raising Legal Age To Buy Tobacco, Vaping Products From 18 To 21The Maryland General Assembly has approved a bill raising the legal age to buy tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21.
Maryland May Raise Smoking Age To 21, Limit Vape MarketingSeveral bills in the Maryland General Assembly could raise the age to purchase tobacco and vape products from 18 to 21 as well as prohibit certain types of "vape" packaging that target minors.
Vaping Much Better Smoking Cessation Aid Than Gum, Patches, Major Study FindsA major new study provides the strongest evidence yet that vaping can help smokers quit cigarettes.
FDA Considering Drugs To Help Kids Quit VapingThere are no FDA-approved nicotine cessation products for e-cigarette users under 18.