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Teenage E-Cigarette Use Continues to Decline

Teen vaping rates have significantly decreased in 2024, indicating a positive trend in public health efforts.

Teen Smoking Rates Hit a Record Low

Teen tobacco use in the U.S. has hit a record low, dropping to 2.25 million students, with significant declines in e-cigarette usage.

Schools are putting vape detectors in bathrooms paid for by Juul

E-cigarette use among young Americans has decreased, partly due to schools deploying vape detectors funded by legal settlements against manufacturers.

Exclusive | NYC pol wants to ban disposable vapes in latest e-cig crackdown in bid to wipe out underage usage

Council member Julie Menin proposes a ban on disposable e-cigarettes to combat underage vaping in New York City.

Teen Vaping Hits 10-Year Low in U.S.

Teen vaping rates have dropped to historic lows, with under 6% of high school students vaping, a significant decline from previous years.

Sharp rise in vaping among young adult non-smokers

Vaping among never-smokers in England has sharply increased, particularly among young adults, raising public health concerns.

Teenage E-Cigarette Use Continues to Decline

Teen vaping rates have significantly decreased in 2024, indicating a positive trend in public health efforts.

Teen Smoking Rates Hit a Record Low

Teen tobacco use in the U.S. has hit a record low, dropping to 2.25 million students, with significant declines in e-cigarette usage.

Schools are putting vape detectors in bathrooms paid for by Juul

E-cigarette use among young Americans has decreased, partly due to schools deploying vape detectors funded by legal settlements against manufacturers.

Exclusive | NYC pol wants to ban disposable vapes in latest e-cig crackdown in bid to wipe out underage usage

Council member Julie Menin proposes a ban on disposable e-cigarettes to combat underage vaping in New York City.

Teen Vaping Hits 10-Year Low in U.S.

Teen vaping rates have dropped to historic lows, with under 6% of high school students vaping, a significant decline from previous years.

Sharp rise in vaping among young adult non-smokers

Vaping among never-smokers in England has sharply increased, particularly among young adults, raising public health concerns.
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Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU

Belgium will ban disposable e-cigarettes from January 1 due to health risks and environmental concerns.

NHS offers 'improved' stop smoking pill

NHS England introduces Varenicline, an effective stop smoking pill, potentially helping over 85,000 smokers quit annually.

Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU

Belgium will ban disposable e-cigarettes from January 1 due to health risks and environmental concerns.

NHS offers 'improved' stop smoking pill

NHS England introduces Varenicline, an effective stop smoking pill, potentially helping over 85,000 smokers quit annually.
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FDA battles vaping industry at the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will address vaping regulations as e-cigarette use among teens has surged, raising significant public health concerns.

Supreme Court Hears Case on Flavored Vapes Popular With Teenagers

The Supreme Court is deliberating on the FDA's rejection of flavored e-cigarette applications due to youth health concerns.

Supreme Court weighs FDA block on kid-friendly flavored vapes

The Supreme Court's upcoming decision could impact the market for flavored e-cigarettes and nicotine products.
Continued legal challenges highlight the tensions between youth smoking prevention and adult smoking cessation efforts.

FDA rolls back Juul marketing ban, reopening possibility of authorization

The FDA formally withdrew marketing denial orders issued to Juul Labs in 2022, allowing the company to pursue authorization for its e-cigarette sales.

FDA battles vaping industry at the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will address vaping regulations as e-cigarette use among teens has surged, raising significant public health concerns.

Supreme Court Hears Case on Flavored Vapes Popular With Teenagers

The Supreme Court is deliberating on the FDA's rejection of flavored e-cigarette applications due to youth health concerns.

Supreme Court weighs FDA block on kid-friendly flavored vapes

The Supreme Court's upcoming decision could impact the market for flavored e-cigarettes and nicotine products.
Continued legal challenges highlight the tensions between youth smoking prevention and adult smoking cessation efforts.

FDA rolls back Juul marketing ban, reopening possibility of authorization

The FDA formally withdrew marketing denial orders issued to Juul Labs in 2022, allowing the company to pursue authorization for its e-cigarette sales.
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Bromley shop fined after hundreds of vapes found next to children's toys

A Bromley business was fined for selling illegal vapes and unsafe toys, highlighting the importance of compliance with safety laws.
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No One Needs a Vape With a Screen

Tobacco companies are introducing screen-equipped e-cigarettes that may make them more appealing and potentially addictive, particularly to youth.

WHO vaping report: Tobacco companies target kids DW 05/29/2024

E-cigarette companies target children with flavors and designs to create lifelong addiction.

Juulers Got a Bunch of Money Out of Thin Air. Here's How They Plan to Spend It.

Juul Labs must pay $45 million in damages for misleading marketing, leading to compensation for thousands of vapers.

No One Needs a Vape With a Screen

Tobacco companies are introducing screen-equipped e-cigarettes that may make them more appealing and potentially addictive, particularly to youth.

WHO vaping report: Tobacco companies target kids DW 05/29/2024

E-cigarette companies target children with flavors and designs to create lifelong addiction.

Juulers Got a Bunch of Money Out of Thin Air. Here's How They Plan to Spend It.

Juul Labs must pay $45 million in damages for misleading marketing, leading to compensation for thousands of vapers.
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Having Trouble Quitting Vaping? You're Not the Only One

Many smokers transitioning to vaping end up addicted to e-cigarettes instead, complicating the smoking cessation narrative.

Ex-smokers who vape are twice as likely to die from cancer, study says

E-cigarettes may not be a safer alternative, as switching to vapes could lead to a higher risk of lung cancer compared to quitting cold turkey.

Teens Who Vape Show Higher Levels of Uranium and Lead, Scientists Find

E-cigarettes can lead to metal exposure in youths, posing potential long-term health risks.

Don't Get Burned by Bad Vapes: Try These Instead

Trump has shifted his stance on vaping, now aiming to protect it while criticizing Biden and Harris as threats to small business.

Having Trouble Quitting Vaping? You're Not the Only One

Many smokers transitioning to vaping end up addicted to e-cigarettes instead, complicating the smoking cessation narrative.

Ex-smokers who vape are twice as likely to die from cancer, study says

E-cigarettes may not be a safer alternative, as switching to vapes could lead to a higher risk of lung cancer compared to quitting cold turkey.

Teens Who Vape Show Higher Levels of Uranium and Lead, Scientists Find

E-cigarettes can lead to metal exposure in youths, posing potential long-term health risks.

Don't Get Burned by Bad Vapes: Try These Instead

Trump has shifted his stance on vaping, now aiming to protect it while criticizing Biden and Harris as threats to small business.
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87% of branded vape posts on Instagram violate FDA guidelines, research finds

Vape brands are mostly violating FDA guidelines on health warnings in social media posts, posing risks to youth.

Exclusive | No vaping in the boys' room: E-cig detectors would be required in NYC schools under bill

New York City schools may soon install e-cigarette detectors as lawmakers aim to curb youth vaping.

Vaping could be linked to eight lung diseases, major review finds

Vaping is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes, but still carries risks of lung diseases.
E-cigarettes were found to be linked to eight lung conditions, including asthma, COPD, and bronchitis.

Millions knocked off value of disposable vaping firms ahead of ban

Vaping companies' share prices plummeted after the UK government announced a ban on e-cigarettes to protect children's health.
Disposable vapes will be banned in Britain by the end of 2024 or the start of 2025.

Rishi Sunak joins students for lesson on dangers of vaping

Disposable vapes will be banned and other e-cigarettes placed behind shop counters
Students discussed the dangers of vaping and the attractive packaging of vapes

87% of branded vape posts on Instagram violate FDA guidelines, research finds

Vape brands are mostly violating FDA guidelines on health warnings in social media posts, posing risks to youth.

Exclusive | No vaping in the boys' room: E-cig detectors would be required in NYC schools under bill

New York City schools may soon install e-cigarette detectors as lawmakers aim to curb youth vaping.

Vaping could be linked to eight lung diseases, major review finds

Vaping is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes, but still carries risks of lung diseases.
E-cigarettes were found to be linked to eight lung conditions, including asthma, COPD, and bronchitis.

Millions knocked off value of disposable vaping firms ahead of ban

Vaping companies' share prices plummeted after the UK government announced a ban on e-cigarettes to protect children's health.
Disposable vapes will be banned in Britain by the end of 2024 or the start of 2025.

Rishi Sunak joins students for lesson on dangers of vaping

Disposable vapes will be banned and other e-cigarettes placed behind shop counters
Students discussed the dangers of vaping and the attractive packaging of vapes
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More lithium-ion batteries are overheating on planes

Lithium-ion battery overheating incidents on flights increased by 28% from 2019 to 2023, highlighting safety concerns.

Vapes redesigned to avoid UK crackdown could lead to more waste, say critics

Redesigned vapes may not significantly reduce environmental waste from e-cigarettes despite regulatory changes.
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