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4 months ago

Juul reaches settlements covering thousands of lawsuits

Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs has reached settlements covering more than 8,000 cases brought by about 10,000 plaintiffs related to its vaping products
4 months ago
Juul reaches settlements covering more than 5,000 cases
4 months ago

Number of young people who 'wake and vape' on the rise, data shows

Adolescents who vape appear to be doing so more frequently and intensely.
4 months ago
Number of young people who 'wake and vape' on the rise, data shows
6 months ago

By the Numbers: Teens and e-cigarette use

A look at the latest figures from the FDA and CDC on the continuing use of e-cigarettes by teens despite efforts to curb their popularity.
6 months ago
By the Numbers: Teens and e-cigarette use
6 months ago

E-cigarette use among teens increases 21% over previous year: Study

Almost 28% of those reporting use said they used e-cigarettes every day.
6 months ago
E-cigarette use among teens increases 21% over previous year: Study
7 months ago

What the JUUL settlement means for the teen vaping epidemic

The settlement is the result of a two-year investigation that showed JUUL advertised its products to young people even though e-cigarette sales to children are illegal.
7 months ago
What the JUUL settlement means for the teen vaping epidemic
9 months ago

FDA temporarily suspends ban of Juul products

The federal health agency announced Tuesday on Twitter that it was issuing an administrative stay because "there are scientific issues unique to the Juul application that warrant additional review."
9 months ago
FDA temporarily suspends ban of Juul products
9 months ago

What is next for Juul after FDA temporarily suspends ban of its e-cigarettes and other products?

It is unclear what will happen to Juul after the FDA said it is temporarily suspending its ban of the company's e-cigarettes and other vaping products.
9 months ago
What is next for Juul after FDA temporarily suspends ban of its products?
9 months ago

FDA could pull Juul e-cigarette products off shelves: Report

The Wall Street Journal reports an announcement could come as early as this week for Juul, which has been criticized for marketing nicotine-filled vape products to teens with fruity and sweet flavors.
9 months ago
FDA could pull Juul e-cigarette products off shelves: Report
9 months ago

FDA orders Juul e-cigarettes and vaping products to be taken off the market in US

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is ordering Juul Labs e-cigarettes and other products to be taken off the market.
9 months ago
FDA orders Juul to be taken off the market in US
9 months ago

FDA plans to ban all Juul vape products

The Wall Street Journal reported the FDA plans to order all Juul products off store shelves, one of the most popular e-cigarette makers in the United States.
9 months ago
FDA plans to ban all Juul vape products
1 year ago

FDA announces proposed ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes

Advocates say it's a step in the right direction.
1 year ago
FDA announces proposed ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes
1 year ago

Now-defunct e-cigarette company agrees to pay $50 million for marketing to minors

A now-defunct e-cigarette retailer agreed to pay to resolve allegations it marketed and sold vaping products to minors by appealing to their social media preferences.
1 year ago
Vape company agrees to pay $50 million for marketing to minors
1 year ago

New warnings from FDA and CDC reveal teen vaping is a danger to general public

The new numbers released by the two agencies about teens and vaping show just how hard it is to kick the habit.
1 year ago
New warnings from FDA and CDC reveal teen vaping is a danger to general public
1 year ago

Study: Over 2 million middle school, high school teens vape

An FDA and CDC study estimated that of the middle school and high school students who use e-cigarettes, eight out 10 use flavored nicotine pods, and menthol is among the most popular flavors.
1 year ago
Study: Over 2 million middle school, high school teens vape
2 years ago

FDA delays decision on Juul while banning less popular e-cigarette products

Juul is the largest maker of e-cigarette products in the country.
2 years ago
FDA delays decision on Juul while banning less popular e-cigarette products
2 years ago

FDA cracks down on e-cigarettes

Federal health officials banned the sale of thousands of e-cigarettes in the U.S. but delayed a decision on the future of top-seller Juul.
2 years ago
FDA cracks down on e-cigarettes
2 years ago

Heated tobacco products: The next generation of smoke-free alternatives targeting teens

A new smoke-free alternative called heated tobacco is slowly gaining a foothold in the U.S. market.
2 years ago
Heated tobacco products: The next generation of smoke-free devices targeting teens
2 years ago

The uncertain future of Juul e-cigarettes

Lauren Etter, author of "The Devil's Playbook: Big Tobacco, Juul, and the Addiction of a New Generation," discusses Juul Lab's alleged role in America's vaping epidemic.
2 years ago
The uncertain future of Juul e-cigarettes
2 years ago

Juul to pay $40 million in teen vaping suit settlement

This is the first agreement in a series of lawsuits the company is facing over its marketing practices.
2 years ago
Juul to pay $40 million in teen vaping suit settlement
2 years ago

Juul reaches $40 million settlement in North Carolina for alleged role in 'teen vaping epidemic'

North Carolina's attorney general announced Monday that a $40 million settlement had been reached with e-cigarette maker Juul.
2 years ago
Juul reaches $40 million settlement for alleged role in 'teen vaping epidemic'
2 years ago

Landmark settlement involving e-cigarette giant Juul Labs

The company agreed to pay North Carolina $40 million after Juul was accused of targeting young people with deceptive and unfair marketing campaigns to attract them to use their vaping products.
2 years ago
Landmark settlement involving e-cigarette giant Juul Labs
2 years ago

How TikTok influencers are getting teens and young adults to quit vaping

A new initiative from an anti-tobacco group tapped influencers to persuade people to stop vaping.
2 years ago
How TikTok influencers are getting teens and young adults to quit vaping
3 years ago

Vaping linked to COVID-19 risk among teens

A Stanford University study finds young people who vape are five times more likely to be diagnosed with the coronavirus.
3 years ago
Vaping linked to COVID-19 risk among teens
3 years ago

E-cigarette sales still strong even without flavored products: Study

E-cigarette companies self-regulating hasn't proven effective, according to researchers.
3 years ago
E-cigarette sales still strong even without flavored products: Study
3 years ago

Former smoker offers 4 steps to quit vaping and smoking amid the coronavirus pandemic

Brad Lamm, a former smoker of 20 years, is the author of the new book, "Quit Vaping."
3 years ago
Former smoker offers 4 steps to quit vaping and smoking amid the coronavirus pandemic
3 years ago

Coronavirus creates challenges for those who want to quit vaping

Brad Lamm, author of a new book called “Quit Vaping,” says statistics on patients with an underlying condition of smoking could push vapers and smokers to kick the habit.
3 years ago
Coronavirus creates challenges for those who want to quit vaping
3 years ago

Vaping and e-cigarettes: Adding fuel to the coronavirus fire?

Because vaping can cause dangerous lung and respiratory problems, experts say it makes sense that the habit could aggravate the symptoms of COVID-19.
3 years ago
Vaping and e-cigarettes: Adding fuel to the coronavirus fire?
3 years ago

Are kids using disposable e-cigarettes to get around the vape flavor ban?

Despite the new flavored vaping ban, some kids are finding their way around it with products like Puff Bar.
3 years ago
Are kids using disposable e-cigarettes to get around the vape flavor ban?
3 years ago

39 states investigating Juul over health claims, marketing practices

Thirty-eight states have joined Connecticut's investigation into Juul over the company's health claims and marketing tactics.
3 years ago
39 states investigating Juul over health claims, marketing practices
3 years ago

Tobacco company CEOs face lawmakers' questions on their role in youth vaping epidemic

Leaders of some of the largest e-cigarette and tobacco companies are set to face questions from lawmakers about their role in the growing rates of youth vaping.
3 years ago
Tobacco company CEOs face lawmakers questions on their role in youth vaping epidemic
3 years ago

17-year-old speaks out after double lung transplant due to vaping

Daniel Ament, whose lungs were irreversibly damaged after using e-cigarettes, is now urging others to stop vaping.
3 years ago
17-year-old speaks out after double lung transplant due to vaping
3 years ago

Teen’s urgent warning on vaping

A Michigan teenager who became the first person to require a double lung transplant because of e-cigarettes is now urging others to not repeat his mistakes. ABC News’ Kenneth Moton has the story.
3 years ago
Teen’s urgent warning on vaping
3 years ago

School districts fight back against the vaping epidemic

Many schools across the country are filing lawsuits against vaping companies like Juul after the vaping epidemic has resulted in hospital visits for thousands of minors.
3 years ago
School districts fight back against the vaping epidemic
3 years ago

2-year-old seen vaping on social media, 2 teenagers have been charged

Pennsylvania police are investigating a video that appears to show a 2-year-old boy inhaling from a vaping device while under the care of two teenagers.
3 years ago
Teens charged after 2-year-old seen vaping on social media
3 years ago

Trump administration restricts most flavored vaping cartridges but not menthol

The Trump administration announced Thursday that it would effectively ban most flavored vaping cartridges but not menthol in an effort to stem youth use.
3 years ago
Trump administration restricts most flavored vaping cartridges but not menthol
3 years ago

FDA issues partial ban on some flavored e-cigarettes

The proposal eliminates mint, fruit and dessert-flavored cartridges but allows menthol and tobacco flavors and does not address liquids sold in vape shops.
3 years ago
FDA issues partial ban on some flavored e-cigarettes
3 years ago

Trump administration to ban some e-cigarette cartridges

Reports say the ban will involve mint and fruit flavored cartridges but will allow tobacco and menthol flavors to remain on the market.
3 years ago
Trump administration to ban some e-cigarette cartridges
3 years ago

Instagram cracks down on posts promoting vaping and guns

News of the ban comes amid a so-called "vaping epidemic" and as the U.S. grapples with an average of one deadly mass shooting every 15 days in the past year.
3 years ago
Instagram cracks down on posts promoting vaping and guns
3 years ago

Amid a vaping and gun violence crisis, Instagram cracks down on posts promoting e-cigarettes and weapons

Instagram announced it is cracking down on influencers who promote vaping and guns on its platform, as advocates call for more "responsibility."
3 years ago
Instagram cracks down on posts promoting vaping and guns
3 years ago

Vaping increases risk of lung disease in adults by 30% over 3 years: Study

The study found that most e-cigarette users were unlikely to quit smoking.
3 years ago
Vaping increases risk of lung disease in adults by 30% over 3 years: Study
3 years ago

E-cigarettes increase likelihood of lung disease: Study

A new study released today shows e-cigarette users are 1.3 times as likely to develop lung disease than non-smokers.
3 years ago
E-cigarettes increase likelihood of lung disease: Study
3 years ago

Are e-cigarette users more likely to suffer from depression?

A new study says e-cigarettes users were more likely to be diagnosed with clinical depression compared to non-users.
3 years ago
Are e-cigarette users more likely to suffer from depression?
3 years ago

New York City bans flavored e-cigarettes

Lawmakers on Tuesday voted to ban flavored electronic cigarettes in New York City.
3 years ago
New York City bans flavored e-cigarettes
3 years ago

Find your vaping tribe: The cloud chasers, the coil builders and others

Ask any serious vaper, but then, what kind of vaper to ask?
3 years ago
Find your vaping tribe: The cloud chasers, the coil builders and others
3 years ago

How schools are preventing vaping before students even start

One school principal is encouraging younger students not to start vaping in a unique way and it’s working.
3 years ago
How schools are preventing vaping before students even start
3 years ago

New York City set to ban flavored e-cigarettes

The New York City Council is expected to approve a ban on flavored e-cigarettes in advance of the council's vote on the issue, which is scheduled for Tuesday.
3 years ago
New York City set to ban flavored e-cigarettes
3 years ago

New York City set to ban flavored e-cigarettes

The New York City Council is expected to approve a ban on flavored e-cigarettes in advance of the council's vote on the issue, which is scheduled for Tuesday.
3 years ago
New York City set to ban flavored e-cigarettes
3 years ago

NY attorney general announces lawsuit against Juul for e-cigarette marketing

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit against Juul, the e-cigarette company, because of its marketing practices.
3 years ago
 NY attorney general announces lawsuit against Juul for e-cigarette marketing
3 years ago

NY brings lawsuit against Juul for marketing to kids

There are currently 4.1 million high school students and 1.2 million middle school students who use e-cigarette products.
3 years ago
NY brings lawsuit against Juul for marketing to kids
3 years ago

Inside the lab that discovered the possible link in vaping related illness

The Wadsworth Center in Albany, New York, made a stunning public health discovery and gave ABC News an exclusive look at the process for testing patient samples related to the vaping investigation.
3 years ago
Inside the lab that discovered the possible link in vaping related illness