Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
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Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
If you’re looking to quit smoking, a free program from the Minnesota Department of Health may be able to help.
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.
Get ready to pay more for a puff. The Minneapolis City Council voted to set a new minimum price for e-cigarettes. Adam Duxter shares why some are celebrating, and others say it could have the opposite effect.
A 43-year-old man is facing a first-degree marijuana possession charge after police at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport found a bag with over 10 pounds of marijuana in it.
A California man is facing a criminal charge after police at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport found over 10 pounds of marijuana and 200 vape pens.
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.
The Minnesota Department of Health approved dry herb vaporization, which provides a fast-acting alternative to smoking.
The report also found that White non-Hispanic Americans between 18 and 24 vape more than Latino, Asian or Black youth in the same age group.
The influx comes despite a crackdown by the FDA and involves mostly sweet and fruity flavors that make them teens' favorites, the AP says.
The embattled electronic cigarette maker is paying its largest settlement to date over the teen vaping surge.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has personally opened his state's lawsuit against Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria.
The trial in a $100 million dollar lawsuit -- the state of Minnesota versus the biggest brand in vaping -- will soon reconvene for its second day.
It's Minnesota against of the largest brand in vaping.
Authorities say the cartridges are believed to have come from out of state for distribution in Minnesota. They came in packages that sported famous cartoon characters or themes of sweet flavors, indicating that the operation had younger uses in mind.
The results of the Minnesota Youth Tobacco Survey, released Tuesday, also show that 70% percent of those users report signs of nicotine dependence.
The governor's office estimates adding a tax on vaping devices in addition to the vapor and nicotine solutions will generate $12 million over the two-year budget.
On Monday night, the Fridley City Council voted 4-1 to restrict the sale of flavored tobacco products and update the existing tobacco ordinance.
The Minnesota's Department of Health says 11 people have been hospitalized this summer with severe lung injuries related to vaping.
In the past two months, Minnesota has seen 11 cases of severe lung injuries associated with vaping.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says smokers and e-cigarette users could expect a more severe infection of COVID-19, if contracted.
The proposal to ban all vape and tobacco sales to those under 21 has wide bipartisan support. However, it's less clear if Republicans would back the all-out ban on flavored products.
More than a quarter of Minnesota high school students admit to vaping in the last month. While recent cases of severe, sometimes deadly lung disease might inspire users to quit, it's not easy.
Supporters of the ban say this is a good move, given the deadly lung disease connected to vaping. Opponents argued the ban could backfire by pushing some people to try cigarettes.
