Study Suggests Vaping May Be Associated With Increased Risk Of Coronavirus For Teens, Young Adults
That's no surprise to Dr. Devika Rao, a pediatric pulmonologist at Children's Health and an assistant professor at UT Southwestern.
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Texas Parents Warned Not To Be Naive About Teen Vaping Epidemic
The Texas PTA hosted a vaping panel discussion in Austin and streamed it live to dozens of local PTA watch parties across the state.
Fort Worth City Council And School Board Approve Anti-Vaping Resolutions
"We're the first city and the ISD in the United States of America to do so, so we are setting the example tonight," said FWISD school board member Tobi Jackson.
FDA Banning Flavored E-Cigarette Pods In Effort To Stop Product From Enticing Teens
In an effort to keep teens and young adults from getting hurt, the FDA is banning flavored pods, but not the tobacco and menthol flavors or refillable e-liquids.
Senator John Cornyn Pushes For Action On 'Epidemic' Tied To Online E-Cig Sales To Teens
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn was in Fort Worth pushing for action on what he called an epidemic tied to online sales of e-cigarettes to teenagers.
Texas Lawmakers Discuss What, If Anything, Should Be Done Legislatively About Youth Vaping
Fort Worth State Senator Beverly Powell said, right now not enough is being done when it comes to prevention education.
Growing Concern Over 'Popcorn Lung' Linked To Vaping
It all stems from a new case in Canada. Doctors say it shows vaping-related illnesses can take different forms.
FDA Nominee Ducks Questions On Trump E-Cigarette Flavor Ban
President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration sidestepped questions Wednesday on the future of a 2-month-old proposal to ban most flavored electronic cigarettes.
Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD Meets With Parents Over Vaping Dangers
New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal 2,172 lung injury cases linked to e-cigarette or vape products.
New CDC Numbers Show More Than 2,000 People Diagnosed With Vaping Illnesses
New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control show more than 2,000 people have been diagnosed with vaping illnesses.
First North Texas Death Due To Lung Injuries Related To Vaping Confirmed
Texas Department of State Health Services says the victim was an older woman.
Kroger, Walgreens To Stop Selling E-Cigarettes In US
Supermarket chain Kroger and drugstore chain Walgreens announced Monday they would discontinue sales of e-cigarettes at their stores nationwide.
Texas A&M Implementing System-Wide Vaping Ban
"The health threat is serious enough that I want to see the ban inside every building, outside space, parking lot, garage and laboratory within the Texas A&M System," Chancellor John Sharp said.
Walmart To Stop Selling Electronic Cigarettes
Walmart said Friday that it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam's Clubs in the wake of a string of eight vaping-related deaths.
Frisco ISD To Roll Out Youth Vaping Prevention Program
The school district is stressing not only is vaping dangerous to a student's health, but e-cigarettes also can come with criminal penalties.
North Texan Hospitalized After Vaping, Doesn't Want E-Cigarettes Banned
Christopher Machelski is out of intensive care, but remains hospitalized.
Dallas County Investigating More Cases Of Lung Disease With Suspected Ties To Vaping
Dallas County Health officials are investigating four new cases of severe lung disease with suspected connections to vaping, or the use of e-cigarettes.
North Texas School Districts Search For Solutions As Medical Cases Linked To Vaping Increase
North Texas school districts are grappling with how to address vaping as a growing number of deaths and illnesses are linked to the trend popular among teens.
North Texas School Districts Punishing Students Caught Sneaking In E-Cigarettes, 'Stealth Vaping' A Growing Problem
In Richardson ISD, six students are already facing in-school suspensions and one has been expelled, facing a felony charge related to e-cigarettes.
North Texas Teen's Lung Collapse Leads To Heartfelt Warning About Vaping
"Everybody starts because they think it's cool or because they were introduced to it by a friend. That's pretty much how I was introduced to it, 8th or 9th grade."
Texas Heath Agency Investigating Severe Lung Disease Among E-Cigarette Users
The Texas Department of State Health Services said it was first notified of possible cases last week following similar reports in youth and young adults in other states.
FDA Investigating Reports Of Seizures After Vaping Among Younger Users
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it is investigating a possible connection between e-cigarette use and seizures in younger users.
US Surgeon General Warns Of Teen Risks From E-Cigarettes
The United States surgeon general is taking aim at electronic cigarette brands, urging "aggressive steps" to prevent Juul and similar vaping brands from addicting millions of teenagers.
FDA Proposes New Restrictions On Vaping Devices
The government hopes taking away the taste of e-cigarettes will help stop the spike in the number of children using the devices.
FDA To Crack Down On Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Vapes
A top U.S. health official on Thursday pledged to try to ban menthol from regular cigarettes, outlaw flavors in all cigars, and tighten rules regarding the sale of most flavored versions of electronic cigarettes.
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19 children dead, 2 adults killed after Uvalde elementary school shooting
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"It is really important that we never get complacent and that we never have that mindset that this could never happen in my school."
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Kidd's Kids trip to Disney World returns for sick children & their families
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Jif peanut butter recalled over salmonella concerns
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Pete Davidson confirms he's leaving "Saturday Night Live"
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Kendrick Lamar's latest music video features iconic North Texas locations
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Jasmine Crockett wins Democratic bid for Texas' 30th congressional district race
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Uvalde school shooting prompts talks about prevention, safety
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Community Watching After Wind Topples White Rock Lake Eagles' Nest
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North Texans Share Pictures Of Wintry Weather
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