The mysterious vaping outbreak in the U.S. has led to nearly 1,300 lung injuries and 26 deaths as of this week. Source: https://www.livescience.com/how-vaping-might-cause-death.html
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Fired EPA Scientists To Release Air Pollution Report They Say Agency Unqualified To Issue
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NBC News: Nearly one year ago, the Trump administration fired a panel of more than two dozen scientific experts who assisted the Environmental Protection Agency in its review of air quality standards for particulate matter. Now, as the EPA prepares its report on those standards later this month, 20 of those scientists are meeting…
Vaping Outbreak Death Toll Climbs to More Than 2 Dozen
More than two dozen people have died in connection with an outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses across the U.S. Source: https://www.livescience.com/vaping-outbreak-deaths-increase.html
NY Teenager Dies from Vaping-Related Lung Illness, Becoming Outbreak’s Youngest Victim
A New York teenager who died from a vaping-related lung illness appears to be the youngest victim in an outbreak that has sickened more than 1,000 people. Source: https://www.livescience.com/youngest-vaping-related-death.html
Lung Damage From Vaping Resembles Chemical Burns, Report Says
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The New York Times: The lung damage in some people who have become ill after vaping nicotine or marijuana products resembles a chemical burn, doctors from the Mayo Clinic reported on Wednesday. Their findings are based on samples of lung tissue from 17 patients around the country whose biopsy specimens were sent to Mayo…
Toxic Chemical Fumes May Be Causing Mysterious Vaping Illnesses
A new study concludes that vaping-related lung illnesses are most likely due to toxic chemical fumes, which are directly damaging patients’ lungs. Source: https://www.livescience.com/vaping-lung-injuries-toxic-fumes.html
THC-Containing Products May Play a Big Role in Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses, Officials Say
Health officials now say that THC-containing products may be playing an important role in a nationwide outbreak of lung illnesses tied to vaping. Source: https://www.livescience.com/vaping-lung-illnesses-thc-products.html
Vaping-Related Illnesses Hit Nearly Every US State
The mysterious outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses has now hit nearly every U.S. state, according to health officials. Source: https://www.livescience.com/vaping-related-lung-illnesses-states.html
Vaping Criminal Probe Announced By FDA As Illnesses Rise To 530
The FDA has revealed a criminal investigation into the outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses, which have risen to 530 across 38 states, according to the CDC. The Washington Post says there have been seven confirmed deaths from these illnesses so far. CNET reports: The FDA reportedly said it isn’t seeking prosecution for ill people who’ve vaped cannabis and come forward with…
Acupuncture Causes Woman’s Lung to Collapse
The patient wasn’t informed of the risk of lung collapse linked to her treatment. Source: https://www.livescience.com/acupuncture-punctures-lung.html