New York State to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
Governor says flavored e-cigarettes account for 68% of those sold in New York.
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Acute Lipoid Pneumonia in Adults Who Used Marijuana Oils in E-Cigarettes
After recent use of marijuana oils in e-cigarettes, 5 patients in North Carolina were diagnosed with acute exogenous lipoid pneumonia.
AMA: Do Not Use Electronic Cigarettes
AMA statement comes as sixth death from vaping-related lung illness confirmed.
FDA Warns Juul About Illegal Marketing Claims, Pitch to Youth
FDA questions claims such as Juul is ‘much safer than cigarettes’ and the ‘FDA would approve it any day’.
US College Students’ Marijuana Use Reaches 35-Year High
43 percent of college students said they used some form of marijuana at least once in the past year.
Second Possible Death Reported in US From Vaping-Related Lung Illness
Meanwhile, Michigan becomes the first state to ban flavored electronic cigarettes.
US Surgeon General Warns of Marijuana’s Effect on Developing Brain
AAP has long advised young people and pregnant or breastfeeding women not to use marijuana.
More Youth Being Exposed to Secondhand Aerosol From E-Cigs
Significant upward trend seen in 2018 with 33.2% of youth exposed.
CDC: Over One-Third of US Youth Exposed to Secondhand Smoke
SHS-exposed youth increased with decreasing family income.
Short-Term Benefits Associated with E-Cigarettes for Adult Smokers
E-cigarette use may benefit adults who aim to quit tobacco; however, this tactic may not benefit former smokers.
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