Michigan teen tobacco use ticks up as prevention funding lags
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
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Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Lakeview Public Schools is expanding its partnership with Zebra K9s to include vape-sniffing dogs.
About 8.3 million youth ages 12 to 17 got counseling, medication or other mental health treatment in 2023, according to a new survey, which also looked at rates of vaping, drinking and marijuana use.
Parent groups and anti-tobacco advocates blast FDA move to authorize vaping brand Njoy to market its products to the public.
Among middle schoolers, increases were seen in the use of tobacco products.
The legislation would ban the sale of vaping products marketed or disguised as school supplies.
Dearborn Public Schools are warning parents about a new vaping product designed to look like highlight markers.
The influx comes despite a crackdown by the FDA and involves mostly sweet and fruity flavors that make them teens' favorites, the AP says.
A youth-led town hall in Detroit has many officials looking to shut down anyone who sells tobacco and vaping products to minors.
The embattled electronic cigarette maker is paying its largest settlement to date over the teen vaping surge.
Berkley High School looks to add new vaping detectors, while schools in Dearborn look to ticket students smoking.
The Oakland County Health Division is hosting a 'VAPE 101' virtual training seminar aimed at educating people in the community about the health risks associated with vaping among teens.
Another group of people could be particularly vulnerable to COVID-19: people who smoke, vape or have substance use disorders.
See the most current vaping-related cases in Michigan.
The dispensary must notify patients or caregivers that purchased these medical marijuana products of the recall.
MDHHS says they are working closely with the CDC and the federal Food and Drug Administration to get additional information that can help identify the ingredients in the vape materials that are making people sick.
The number of vaping-related lung injury cases have topped 2,500 nationwide.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced on Wednesday the second death associating with the outbreak of vaping-related lung injury in the state.
With 18.4 million reports of child sex abuse imagery on the internet just last year, Dr. Oz is declaring war on pedophiles and taking a deep dive into the disturbing epidemic of child pornography shared online.
Lawsuits against e-cigarette maker Juul were filed Monday by the state of California, two Washington state counties and a school district for allegedly targeting minors.
A Michigan teenager was the recipient of what could be the first double lung transplant on a person whose lungs were severely damaged from vaping, health officials said Tuesday.
Doctors at a Detroit hospital have performed what could be the first double lung transplant on a man whose lungs were damaged from vaping.
There were 2,051 cases of lung injury linked to vaping as of November 5, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday.
Juul Labs will immediately stop online sales of mint Juulpods and will stop accepting orders for them from retailers, Juul Labs' CEO K.C. Crosthwaite said Thursday.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a dispute involving several young adults.
Two people are in custody after a shooting left two dead and another person injured at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, police said.
Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded his outreach.
Hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents were without power as severe storms and strong winds rolled through the state Friday evening.
In just over a month, six freeway shootings have been reported across Metro Detroit.
Two people are in custody after a shooting left two dead and another person injured at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, police said.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a dispute involving several young adults.
Hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents were without power as severe storms and strong winds rolled through the state Friday evening.
This Fourth of July holiday weekend, law enforcement in Oakland County will step up patrols on the lakes. It's part of a nationwide campaign called Operation Dry Water.
The 2027 budget includes no new statewide taxes or fees and preserves the state's rainy-day fund, according to lawmakers.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded his outreach.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
While cleanup continues tonight, more storms are on the way overnight into Saturday morning.
Two young men were killed, and another was injured on Friday afternoon after a shooting inside Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, sending shoppers and employees running for safety.
Two people are in custody after a shooting left two dead and another person injured at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, Friday afternoon, police said.
Strong storms and high winds rolled through Southeast Michigan on Friday, causing significant damage.
Former NBA All-Star and Entrepreneur Jalen Rose, EMU president Brendan Kelly, DTE’s Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode featuring leaders from across the state at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Policy Conference.