After Vaping-Related Illness, Teen Now Has Lungs Like 'A 70-Year-Old's'
Adam Hergenreder's vaping habit almost killed him.
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Adam Hergenreder's vaping habit almost killed him.
A sixth person in the United States has died from lung disease related to vaping, Kansas health officials said Tuesday. The woman was older than 50 and had a history of health problems. She became seriously ill shortly after she started using e-cigarettes and her symptoms progressed rapidly. It's not clear what type of vaping products she used, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment said.
US health officials announced Friday that they are now aware of at least 450 possible cases of severe lung disease that could be caused by vaping.
An investigation into the link between vaping and severe lung illnesses has yielded the discovery of extremely high levels of the chemical vitamin E acetate in nearly all cannabis-containing vaping products that were analyzed, New York health officials said Thursday.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now aware of 153 possible cases of severe lung disease in 16 states that could be caused by vaping, the agency said Wednesday in an update to a multi-state investigation.
Young people who vape are more likely to use marijuana, according to a study published Monday. The findings, researchers say, support the theory that nicotine rewires the developing brain, changing how people respond to and crave addictive substances.
The FDA has declared teen vaping as an epidemic.
Vaping increased nearly 80% among high schoolers and 50% among middle schoolers since last year.
Nearly 1 in 11 middle and high school students in the US has used cannabis in an e-cigarette, according to a new report.
A co-pilot smoking an electronic cigarette in the cockpit of an Air China flight caused the plane to suddenly drop 6,000 meters when he mistakenly turned off its air conditioning system.
A teen in Pennsylvania had to be placed on a breathing machine after doctors say she developed "wet lung" from vaping.
The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado struck in Detroit on Thursday afternoon.
The following announcements have been made regarding respite sites, cooling centers and other assistance for those with no power.
A gray wolf that has called the Detroit Zoo home for over a decade died on Thursday at 16 years old after a long journey with arthritis.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield said one man was injured during Thursday's tornado while attempting to protect his newborn child from a falling tree.
The Michigan Supreme Court turned down an emergency request to place the measure on the ballot, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court also declined to intervene.
The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado struck in Detroit on Thursday afternoon.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield will host a press conference on Friday to provide an update on the city's response to Thursday's severe weather.
Thousands of DTE customers who lost power due to severe weather this week might not have electricity restored until the weekend, the utility company said.
A gray wolf that has called the Detroit Zoo home for over a decade died on Thursday at 16 years old after a long journey with arthritis.
The following announcements have been made regarding respite sites, cooling centers and other assistance for those with no power.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
The Michigan Supreme Court turned down an emergency request to place the measure on the ballot, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court also declined to intervene.
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
A judge indicated the Lindsay Clancy murder trial would end in a mistrial Friday, then gave the defense a one-hour delay to make a plea to the state's highest court.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
One official in California said that scanning individual ballots for every voter in the state would take roughly 43 years based on the Postal Service's estimates.
A mosquito species that is new to Michigan is recognizable by its black-and-white striped body. Unlike most mosquitoes, it is active and bites during the day.
The rate of students requesting vaccine exemptions increased from 3.1% in 2015 to 3.4% in 2020, then to 6.2% in 2024, and reached a 12-year high in 2025, according to the latest data.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
Michigan's first case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal in 2026 has been detected in a horse in Clare County.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
The Detroit Lions are hoping to win the NFC North for the third time in four years.
Ivan Reed didn't love the experience he and his family had with youth football in the past, so a couple of years ago, he decided to start his own program.
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes says he's hopeful safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch along with running back Isiah Pacheco will be healthy enough to play this season.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield said Friday afternoon that the National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado struck in Detroit on Thursday afternoon, adding that the report was not a surprise given the damage in the area.
As cleanup efforts continue in Belle Isle, a volunteer cleanup was planned for 10:30 a.m. but has been postponed to 1 p.m. due to lightning in the area.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival opened its doors in Royal Oak on Friday, following severe storms. This year's festival will feature 200 musical acts.
Jerry Tullio, director of field operations for DTE, provided a media briefing Friday morning from a lineworker staging area in Detroit about the utility company's efforts to restore power across the region.
DTE called in out-of-state crews to help with power restoration in the Metro Detroit area. Here's a rundown of the situation as of 9 a.m. Friday.