India Banned E-Cigarettes — But Beedis And Chewing Tobacco Remain Widespread
India is the world's top consumer of smokeless tobacco — and has the world's highest number of oral cavity cancers.
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Store Owners Resist State Vaping Bans As 'A Death Sentence For Their Business'
Facing a spate of illnesses linked with e-cigarettes, some states have temporarily banned selling various kinds of vaping items. But business owners who rely on those sales are pushing back in court.
Cone Health Patient First NC Death Linked To Vaping
Cone Health of Greensboro is reporting the state's first known death connected to vaping.
If E-Cigs Were Romaine Lettuce, They'd Be Off The Shelf, Vaper's Mom Tells Congress
As numbers of vaping-related lung disease rise, a mom testifying before Congress compared the illness to a food poisoning outbreak and called on lawmakers to address the epidemic of teen vaping.
TV Broadcasters To Stop Taking E-Cigarette Ads
Major broadcasters say ads for vaping will no longer be accepted on their airwaves. Meanwhile, in Washington, there's growing consternation and calls for action over youth vaping.
As Vaping Illnesses Rise, Doctors Warn Of Possible 'Irreversible Damage' To Lungs
With more than 500 cases of acute vaping illness reported, doctors worry about the long-term effects on patients' lungs. And federal agencies still don't know what's behind the outbreak.
India Announces Widespread Ban Of E-Cigarettes
The government expressed alarm at the growing rate of use by young people and possible health hazards.
The Vaping Illness Outbreak: What We Know So Far
Hundreds of people have been hospitalized with severe lung disease linked to vaping. Public health agencies are investigating what's behind the alarming symptoms.
FDA To Banish Flavored E-Cigarettes To Combat Youth Vaping
With hundreds of unexplained cases of vaping-related illness, and the sharp rise in youth vaping, the Trump administration is acting to crack down on kid-friendly vape flavors.
CDC Says Number Of Possible Cases Of Vaping-Related Lung Illness Has Doubled
The CDC says it is probing 450 reported cases of illness in people who vaped nicotine or cannabis products. Health officials say it's too soon to pinpoint a single product or substance as the cause.