UK teen almost died from severe lung failure linked to vaping

Doctors treating a teenager in the UK for severe lung failure say it was likely caused by an allergic reaction to e-cigarettes Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2223003-uk-teen-almost-died-from-severe-lung-failure-linked-to-vaping/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…

India Bans E-cigarettes as Global Vaping Backlash Grows

India has announced a ban on electronic cigarettes, as a backlash gathers pace worldwide about a technology promoted as less harmful than smoking tobacco. From a report: The announcement by India on Wednesday came a day after New York became the second US state to ban flavored e-cigarettes following a string of vaping-linked deaths. “The decision was made keeping in mind…

US to ban flavoured e-cigarettes after hundreds get strange illness

The US is planning to ban flavoured e-cigarettes after people have become ill from a mysterious illness, but it is not known if e-cigarettes really are to blame Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2216256-us-to-ban-flavoured-e-cigarettes-after-hundreds-get-strange-illness/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…

Cases of Vaping-Related Lung Illness Surge, Health Officials Say

Medical experts and federal health officials on Friday warned the public about the dangers of vaping and discouraged using the devices as the number of people with a severe lung illness linked to vaping has more than doubled to 450 possible cases in 33 states. The New York Times reports: The number of deaths linked to vaping rose to four from…

Michigan Set To Become First State To Ban Flavored E-cigarettes

Michigan is poised to become the first US state to ban online and retail sales of flavored e-cigarettes. From a report: The ban, which would last six months, comes at the direction of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from the state’s Department of Health and Human Services, according to a statement Wednesday. “Companies selling vaping products are using candy flavors to hook…