Vaping

Senators blast health and law enforcement officials over illegal e-cigarettes used by teens

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Senators blast health and law enforcement officials over illegal e-cigarettes used by teens

WASHINGTON — Senators on Wednesday blasted top health and law enforcement officials for not doing more to combat the rise of illegal electronic cigarettes in the U.S., a multibillion-dollar business that has flourished amid haphazard enforcement. Democrats and Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee expressed frustration and exasperation while questioning officials from the Food and … Read more

FDA and DOJ pledge more cooperation on illegal e-cigarettes ahead of congressional hearing

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FDA and DOJ pledge more cooperation on illegal e-cigarettes ahead of congressional hearing

WASHINGTON — Federal health regulators and law enforcement officials on Monday vowed to work more closely to stop sales of illegal electronic cigarettes, which have grown into a multibillion-dollar business in the U.S. while skirting government oversight. The Food and Drug Administration said it would launch a new task force on this issue with the … Read more

Vaping in Canada may cost more as of July 1. Here’s why – National

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Vaping in Canada may cost more as of July 1. Here’s why – National

Vaping could cost more this summer due to a tax increase proposed by the federal government in this year’s budget. On July 1, the price of a vape pod will increase between 12 and 24 cents depending on where Canadians live – expected to bring in $310 million to the government over the next five … Read more

Vape liquids may release hundreds of toxic chemicals when inhaled, study finds – National

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Vape liquids may release hundreds of toxic chemicals when inhaled, study finds – National

A new study from Ireland has found that flavoured vapes may produce over 100 toxic chemicals that cause immediate harm when inhaled. Vaping products work by heating chemicals to high temperatures that form an aerosol that is then inhaled. The study, published in Nature on Wednesday, used artificial intelligence to see how chemicals from 180 vape … Read more

Toxic metals in vapes may pose major health risks for youth, study finds – National

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Toxic metals in vapes may pose major health risks for youth, study finds – National

E-cigarette products, or vapes, may contain toxic metals that are particularly harmful to children and teens, a new study has found. The study, published Monday in the Tobacco Control journal, says vaping may increase the risk of exposure to lead, uranium and cadmium. Ingesting metals causes systemic harm to young people following not only long-term … Read more

Vaping teenagers could be at risk of exposure to toxic metals

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Vaping teenagers could be at risk of exposure to toxic metals

Teenagers who frequently use e-cigarettes could be at a higher risk of exposure to toxic metals, such as lead and uranium, a study has found. It could potentially damage young people’s brains and organ development, with sweet e-cigarette flarous found to pose additional risks. The study, conducted by US academics, analysed responses from the Population … Read more

Ontario unveils new plan limiting cellphone use, banning vaping in schools

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Ontario unveils new plan limiting cellphone use, banning vaping in schools

The Ford government announced it is introducing new limits on cellphone use in schools and banning vaping devices in a move to reduce distractions in classrooms and improve the health of children. During an announcement Sunday morning, Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce said the province is implementing a back-to-basics plan that will be implemented in … Read more

Budget 2024: Liberals look to offset drug plan cost with higher smoking, vaping taxes – National

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Budget 2024: Liberals look to offset drug plan cost with higher smoking, vaping taxes – National

The Liberals expect a new bid to curb smoking rates in the federal budget will generate $1.7 billion in new revenue for the government. The increased cash flow coincides with the launch of a new $1.5-billion drug plan to offer universal coverage for contraceptive and diabetes medications. Both programs were billed as new health measures … Read more

UK lawmakers back landmark bill to gradually phase out smoking for good

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UK lawmakers back landmark bill to gradually phase out smoking for good

LONDON — The British government’s plan for a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking cleared its first hurdle in Parliament on Tuesday despite vocal opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party. The bill, a key policy announced by Sunak last year, would make it illegal to sell … Read more

The UK will ban disposable vapes and curb candy-flavored e-cigarettes that attract children under 18

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The UK will ban disposable vapes and curb candy-flavored e-cigarettes that attract children under 18

LONDON — Britain’s government will ban the sale of disposable vapes and limit their cornucopia of flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine, officials said Monday. It also plans to stick to a contentious proposal to ban today’s young people from ever buying cigarettes. It is currently illegal to sell vapes or tobacco … Read more