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Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses Rise 52%, CDC Says

Close-up of a young woman exhaling smoke vapour from an electronic cigarette, holding the device in her hand. Shot at home, indoors.

The number of confirmed or probable cases of vaping-related illness has risen to 805 across 46 states and one U.S. territory, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday, as health authorities urge people to stop using electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices while it investigates a rash of illnesses and deaths linked to… Continue reading Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses Rise 52%, CDC Says

CDC Steps Up Investigation into Vaping, E-Cigarettes

Close-up of a young woman exhaling smoke vapour from an electronic cigarette, holding the device in her hand. Shot at home, indoors.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to enhance the inter-agency response to the current investigation into cases of lung injury associated with e-cigarette product use, or vaping. “CDC has made it a priority to find out what is causing this outbreak of e-cigarette or vaping-related… Continue reading CDC Steps Up Investigation into Vaping, E-Cigarettes

American Medical Association Says Just Stop Vaping as Deaths, Illnesses Rise

Close-up of a young woman exhaling smoke vapour from an electronic cigarette, holding the device in her hand. Shot at home, indoors.

The American Medical Association on Monday urged Americans to stop using electronic cigarettes of any sort until scientists have a better handle on the cause of 450 lung illnesses and at least five deaths related to the use of the products. The AMA, one of the nation’s most influential physician groups, also called on doctors… Continue reading American Medical Association Says Just Stop Vaping as Deaths, Illnesses Rise

Vaping Lung Illness Tied to Cannabis Products: New York Health Dept.

THC oil concentrate filled vape pen on natural wood with an open glass container full of Mango Kush strain marijuana buds grown & sold in dispensaries through-out Southern California.

Severe, mysterious lung illnesses that have struck more than 200 people around the country may be tied to an ingredient in cannabis-containing vapor products, said the New York State Department of Health. New York and other states, as well as federal health regulators, have been racing to find a cause of the lung illnesses in… Continue reading Vaping Lung Illness Tied to Cannabis Products: New York Health Dept.

FDA Threatens to Pull E-Cigarettes to Fight the Rise of Kids Vaping

Two women vaping outdoor. The evening sunset over the city.

The Food and Drug Administration is threatening to pull flavored electronic cigarettes like Juul off the market if the tobacco industry doesn’t do more to combat growing use of the products by children and teens. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said the agency will soon release data that show a “substantial increase” in youth vaping this… Continue reading FDA Threatens to Pull E-Cigarettes to Fight the Rise of Kids Vaping