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2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
Middle schoolers vaping at alarming rates
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
New report from the CDC warns vaping among teens is on the rise
9 months ago

Doctors increasingly discourage vaping amid mounting 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.
9 months ago
Doctors increasingly discourage vaping amid rising health concerns
9 months ago

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.
9 months ago
New study compares effects of smoking and vaping
9 months ago

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.
9 months ago
New warning about vaping issued
10 months ago

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.
10 months ago
By the Numbers: The growth of vaping
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
Canada becomes 1st country to put health warnings on individual cigarettes
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
Juul to pay $462 million for alleged role in rise of underage vaping
1 year ago

Juul to pay $462 million settlement for 'central role in the youth vaping epidemic,' AGs say

Juul to pay $462 million settlement for 'central role in the youth vaping epidemic,' AGs say
1 year ago
Juul to pay $462 million settlement, AGs say
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
JUUL reaches settlement in multistate lawsuit
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
Juul pays $462M settlement, its largest yet
1 year ago

Documentary addresses vaping, drugs in the digital age

The new documentary, “Screenagers: Under the Influence,” examines how technology shapes substance use by teenagers.
1 year ago
Documentary addresses vaping, drugs in the digital age
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
E-cigarette maker goes on trial
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
Juul lawsuit goes to trial
1 year 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.
1 year ago
Number of young people who 'wake and vape' on the rise, data shows
2 years 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.
2 years ago
By the Numbers: Teens and e-cigarette use
2 years 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.
2 years ago
E-cigarette use among teens increases 21% over previous year: Study
2 years 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.
2 years ago
What the JUUL settlement means for the teen vaping epidemic
2 years 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."
2 years ago
FDA temporarily suspends ban of Juul products
2 years 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.
2 years ago
What is next for Juul after FDA temporarily suspends ban of its products?
2 years 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.
2 years ago
FDA could pull Juul e-cigarette products off shelves: Report
2 years 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.
2 years ago
FDA orders Juul to be taken off the market in US
2 years 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.
2 years ago
FDA plans to ban all Juul vape products
2 years ago

FDA announces proposed ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes

Advocates say it's a step in the right direction.
2 years ago
FDA announces proposed ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes
2 years 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.
2 years ago
Vape company agrees to pay $50 million for marketing to minors
3 years 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.
3 years ago
New warnings from FDA and CDC reveal teen vaping is a danger to general public
3 years 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.
3 years ago
Study: Over 2 million middle school, high school teens vape
3 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.
3 years ago
FDA delays decision on Juul while banning less popular e-cigarette products
3 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.
3 years ago
FDA cracks down on e-cigarettes
3 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.
3 years ago
Heated tobacco products: The next generation of smoke-free devices targeting teens
3 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.
3 years ago
The uncertain future of Juul e-cigarettes
3 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.
3 years ago
Juul to pay $40 million in teen vaping suit settlement
3 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.
3 years ago
Juul reaches $40 million settlement for alleged role in 'teen vaping epidemic'
3 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.
3 years ago
Landmark settlement involving e-cigarette giant Juul Labs
3 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.
3 years ago
How TikTok influencers are getting teens and young adults to quit vaping
4 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.
4 years ago
Vaping linked to COVID-19 risk among teens
4 years ago

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

E-cigarette companies self-regulating hasn't proven effective, according to researchers.
4 years ago
E-cigarette sales still strong even without flavored products: Study
4 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."
4 years ago
Former smoker offers 4 steps to quit vaping and smoking amid the coronavirus pandemic
4 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.
4 years ago
Coronavirus creates challenges for those who want to quit vaping
4 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.
4 years ago
Vaping and e-cigarettes: Adding fuel to the coronavirus fire?
4 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.
4 years ago
Are kids using disposable e-cigarettes to get around the vape flavor ban?
4 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.
4 years ago
39 states investigating Juul over health claims, marketing practices
4 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.
4 years ago
Tobacco company CEOs face lawmakers questions on their role in youth vaping epidemic
4 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.
4 years ago
17-year-old speaks out after double lung transplant due to vaping
4 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.
4 years ago
Teen’s urgent warning on vaping
4 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.
4 years ago
School districts fight back against the vaping epidemic
4 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.
4 years ago
Teens charged after 2-year-old seen vaping on social media
4 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.
4 years ago
Trump administration restricts most flavored vaping cartridges but not menthol
4 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.
4 years ago
FDA issues partial ban on some flavored e-cigarettes
4 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.
4 years ago
Trump administration to ban some e-cigarette cartridges