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October 18, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Tobacco product use among middle, high school students hits 25-year low: CDC
A new report published Thursday from the CDC and FDA found tobacco product use among middle and high school students in the U.S. has hit a 25-year low.
October 18, 2024 at 3:44 PM
October 17, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Tobacco product use among teens hits 25-year low
The decline in tobacco product use is largely driven by the drop in e-cigarette use, according to new federal data published Thursday.
October 17, 2024 at 5:05 PM
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By the Numbers: Teens dump e-cigs at record rate
The government’s latest National Youth Tobacco Survey shows teen e-cigarette use at a 10-year low and nicotine addiction loosening its grip on America’s middle- and high-schoolers.
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Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on 'youth vaping epidemic'
Top FDA and Justice Department officials are expected to testify days after the Biden administration launched a new task force to regulate major companies in the vaping industry.
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FDA reverses ban on Juul e-cigarettes, opens door to possible authorization
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration rescinded its marketing ban on Juul Labs on Thursday.
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Middle schoolers vaping at alarming rates
According to the latest youth tobacco survey from the CDC, vapes are the product of choice for children under 18.
9 months ago
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New report from the CDC warns vaping among teens is on the rise
There is increasing concern as many of these young adults are becoming addicted to e-cigarettes.
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Doctors increasingly discourage vaping amid rising health concerns
Vaping has been a method to help some people stop smoking but it is not approved by the FDA as a cessation tool.
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New study compares effects of smoking and vaping
ABC News' Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down the American Heart Association report, and what it says about how vaping affects people in new and different ways than smoking.
1 year ago
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New warning about vaping issued
The AHA found chemicals from vaping and e-cigarette products can hurt the human heart, lungs, brain, blood vessels, gastrointestinal system and other parts of your body.
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By the Numbers: The growth of vaping
A look at the numbers behind the boom in e-cigarette use in the past two years, according to a new CDC report.
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Canada becomes 1st country to put health warnings on individual cigarettes
Canada will begin putting individual warning labels on cigarettes and other tobacco products to further reduce their appeal, becoming the world’s first country to do so.
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Juul to pay $462 million for alleged role in rise of underage vaping
Several attorneys general announced a new $462 million settlement from e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs on Wednesday.
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Juul to pay $462 million settlement, AGs say
Juul to pay $462 million settlement for 'central role in the youth vaping epidemic,' AGs say
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JUUL reaches settlement in multistate lawsuit
The e-cigarette company said it will pay $462 million dollars to six states and the District of Columbia as part of its settlement.
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Juul pays $462M settlement, its largest yet
The e-cigarette company agreed to pay six states and the District of Columbia $462 million for the company's alleged role in contributing to the increase in youth e-cigarette use.
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Documentary addresses vaping, drugs in the digital age
The new documentary, “Screenagers: Under the Influence,” examines how technology shapes substance use by teenagers.
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E-cigarette maker goes on trial
Minnesota is suing Juul, accusing the e-cigarette company of illegally targeting children to get them hooked. ABC News’ Andrea Fujii explains.
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Juul lawsuit goes to trial
Thirteen states have sued the e-cigarette maker since 2019, but Minnesota, which won a landmark case against big tobacco in 1998, is the first to take the company to court.
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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.
2 years ago
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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.
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E-cigarette use among teens increases 21% over previous year: Study
Almost 28% of those reporting use said they used e-cigarettes every day.
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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.
2 years ago
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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."
2 years ago
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What is next for Juul after FDA temporarily suspends ban of its 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.
2 years ago
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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.
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FDA orders Juul 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.
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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.
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FDA announces proposed ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes
Advocates say it's a step in the right direction.
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Vape 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.
3 years ago
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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.
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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.
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FDA delays decision on Juul while banning less popular e-cigarette products
Juul is the largest maker of e-cigarette products in the country.
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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.
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Heated tobacco products: The next generation of smoke-free devices targeting teens
A new smoke-free alternative called heated tobacco is slowly gaining a foothold in the U.S. market.
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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.
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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.
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Juul reaches $40 million settlement 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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E-cigarette sales still strong even without flavored products: Study
E-cigarette companies self-regulating hasn't proven effective, according to researchers.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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