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Strongest evidence yet that vaping likely causes cancer

As early as the 1880s, there was evidence that smoking tobacco damaged your lungs. But it took almost 100 years to definitively show that smoking causes lung cancer. So, what about vapes?

January 28, 2020 Tobacco / Vaping

The Surprising Reasons Vaping Bans Draw Pushback

Some public health researchers say the emerging regulations could destroy an industry that is proving to be the greatest boon to smoking cessation in decades.

January 13, 2020 Ethics / Tobacco / Vaping

Are no-nicotine hiring policies fair?

The policies are raising concern around labor and medical ethics, because by targeting smokers they disproportionately harm the poor.

November 13, 2019 Vaping

DIY Vapers Are Making Their Own Juice. What could go wrong?

As states consider banning flavored nicotine, do-it-yourself vapers are flocking to social media groups and websites to learn how to make e-liquids at home.

November 9, 2019 Vaping

CDC links additive to vaping-related lung injury

The CDC has found an additive called vitamin E acetate in the lung fluid of 29 of 29 patients who underwent a procedure called called bronchoalveolar lavage.

November 9, 2019 Vaping

State health officials call for vaping product makers to halt use of vitamin E acetate

A new CDC study has found vitamin E acetate in lungs of 29 of 29 patients with vaping-associated lung injury.

October 23, 2019 Vaping

Ban of vaping product sales to anyone under 21 begins Jan. 1

A recent survey found that one in five Washington 10th graders and almost one in three 12th graders reported using vapor products last year.

October 21, 2019 Vaping

For Generation Juul, Nicotine Addiction Happens Fast And Is Hard To Shake By Elly Yu, WAMU When Will tried his

October 16, 2019 Lungs / Vaping

Second Case of Vaping-Associated Lung Injury Reported in Snohomish County.

People who use vapor or THC products should seek medical attention if they experience coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, fever, nausea or fatigue.

October 10, 2019 Vaping

‘We Vape, We Vote’: Vaping Crackdowns Politicizing Vapers

The backlash from vapers and vape shop owners argue their small businesses and their rights to what some see as a smoking cessation tool are being trampled.

September 30, 2019 Vaping

State launches app for teens and young adults who vape

App helps capers learn how to deal with unhelpful thoughts, urges and cravings, and practice moving toward their goal of reducing or quitting vaping.

September 27, 2019 Health News / Lungs / Vaping

Washington moves to ban all flavored vaping products, tighten regulation

Gov. Inslee seeks to ban all flavored vapor products, require disclosure of ingredients in vapor products, increase regulatory oversight and limit bulk sales.

September 24, 2019 Vaping

Snohomish sees first case of vaping-related lung illness

The patient reported vaping products that were purchased from legal retailers, and they did not appear to have been tampered with or modified.

September 23, 2019 Vaping

How One School Is Tackling the Youth Vaping Epidemic

Scare tactics have had limited success in persuading adolescents from engaging in risky behavior. But a combination of other strategies has been shown to work.

September 20, 2019 Lungs / Vaping

Second case of lung illness in King County linked to vaping

The woman was admitted to hospital in mid-September with shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. She has since been released and is recovering.