Menthol-flavored e-cigarettes get greenlight by FDA
"The situation with Black and brown folks and menthol for the FDA to do this without a conversation is insulting," said State Rep. Tyrone Carter (D).
State Senator says tobacco, vape tax hike would hurt small business
The senator speaks from experience. At one time he was the owner of a retail store in Monroe. It was around that time when Gov. Jennifer Granholm spearheaded a hefty hike in the state tobacco tax.
State tobacco tax could expand to e-cigs, vape products to discourage young smokers
In 2020 the use of these products resulted in 2,800 hospitalizations for lung-related issues and 69 deaths in Michigan.
Teen vaping an epidemic, experts say
New research shows a rapid increase in the use of e-cigarettes and vaping among teens, leading medical experts to declare a youth epidemic for the addictive habit.
Juul cancels plan to expand outside US, to lay off staff: report
Juul has been in a dispute with the FDA, which tried to ban the e-cigarette maker’s products earlier this year over questions about its potential health risks.
Warren schools join lawsuit against Juul claiming it targets minors with flavors, ads
"We’re seeing a high prevalence of this activity among high school kids, (and) we’ve had some cases in middle school," said Dr. Robert Livernois. "It’s my job among many to stand up and protect our children."
CDC report says 2 million fewer teens are vaping compared to last year
In a new CDC report, almost 2 million fewer teens in the United States reported using e-cigarettes in 2020 compared to 2019.
Experts studying vaping's effect on COVID-19 risks with younger adults
Experts are looking into whether vaping could be contributing to why the U.S. is seeing a higher number of younger people hospitalized from COVID-19, in comparison to other countries.
Michigan health officials report fourth death due to vaping
The Michigan State Health Department reports a fourth confirmed death tied to vaping
Ban on certain e-cigarette cartridge flavors goes into effect nationwide: Here's what it means
The policy applies to cartridge-based e-cigarette flavors including fruit, candy, mint and dessert flavors. Menthol and tobacco-flavors are exempt, in addition to other kinds of vaping products.
Grosse Pointe teen with double lung transplant from vaping warning his peers
Daniel Ament, the teen who became anonymously famous after becoming the first patient to receive a double lung transplant from vaping, spoke to a class of students about the dangers of vaping.
State recalls vape cartridges for high levels of Vitamin E Acetate
All affected vape cartridges will have a label that indicates the license number of the marijuana facility and the METRC number assigned to the product in the statewide monitoring system.
US health officials will ban most flavored e-cigarettes - but with major exceptions
Health officials in the U.S. will ban most flavored e-cigarettes popular with underage teenagers, but with major exceptions that still benefit manufacturers, retailers and adults.
FDA: It's illegal to sell tobacco or vaping products to anyone under 21
The FDA said it is now illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 after the national age was raised from 18 last week.
CDC releases first official list of vape brands commonly linked to hospitalizations
Health officials investigating a nationwide outbreak of vaping illnesses have listed, for the first time, the vape brands most commonly linked to hospitalizations.
Michigan health dept investigating second vaping-related death
Michigan health officials have reported a second vaping-related lung injury death this year.
American Medical Association calls for an immediate ban on all e-cigarette and vaping products
The American Medical Association on Tuesday called for an immediate ban on all electronic cigarettes and vaping devices.
The DEA rarely tested vape cartridges. Amid a rising health crisis, testing them is the new norm
FOX 2 took an exclusive look inside a DEA lab in Chicago to learn more about how health officials are doing what they can to get counterfeit drugs off the street. Both the Drug Enforcement Agency and the CDC have labeled the rise in deaths connected to vaping a public health crisis.
California sues e-cigarette maker Juul alleging the company deliberately targeted teenagers
California is suing the nation’s biggest e-cigarette maker, alleging Juul Labs deliberately targeted teenagers with its early marketing campaigns.
An unprecedented surgery: doctors outline double lung transplant on hospitalized teen who vaped
One teen went from being a typical student to needing a machine to help him breathe in just weeks. Doctors say it's because of vaping. Now that teen is on the road to recovery after receiving not one but two new lungs during an unprecedented surgical procedure.