Rep. King, Long Island Officials Launch Offensive Against Flavored E-Cigarettes, Teen Vaping
Officials on Wednesday announced plans to combat the vaping crisis, just one day after New York reported its first death linked to the devices.
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Officials on Wednesday announced plans to combat the vaping crisis, just one day after New York reported its first death linked to the devices.
The medical examiner continues to investigate the boy's death, but officials say he was using black market e-cigarettes that contained THC.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday health investigators are working to learn more about what his office is calling New York's first reported death linked to vaping-related illness.
Schumer says he supports lawsuits aimed at e-cigarette makers but they would take years to wind through the courts.
Officials say it's all to send the message that vaping is not the new normal.
A state appeals court temporarily blocked the ban Thursday after the vaping industry sued.
Vaping-related illnesses have just surpassed 1,000 cases nationwide. So, New Jersey is taking another step to stop the crisis.
The New Jersey Department of Health said Tuesday that the victim, a woman from northern New Jersey, died in August.
The Vapor Technology Association and two retailers sued Wednesday requesting the temporary injunction on the regulations.
The ailment has sickened at least 805 people, from 46 states and one U.S. territory.
The governors of New York and Connecticut are talking about joining forces on vaping and marijuana policies.
The shakeup comes as lawmakers crack down on vaping, which has been linked to at least eight deaths and hundreds of illnesses.
Long Island police recently went undercover to smoke out illegal e-cigarette sales, and they're warning the stings aren't over.
Walmart's decision, which will also apply to its Sam's Club stores, is the latest blow to the vaping industry that tried to position its products as healthier alternatives to smoking cigarettes.
New York state health officials will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the governor's ban on flavored e-cigarettes
Menendez also wants a crackdown on deceptive marketing targeting teens.
A new study shows a flavoring ingredient that can potentially cause cancer is found in high levels of e-cigarette liquids and smokeless tobacco products.
The ban would affect all flavors expect for tobacco and menthol. Officials hope to begin enforcing the ban as soon as Oct. 4.
The CDC, along with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, urge people to stop vaping as the investigation continues.
Vaping has been around for years, but we're just now learning the harmful impact of the health epidemic that's affecting so many teenagers.
The dangers of vaping have been all over the news of late. On Thursday, a Long Island man spoke out about nearly dying from it.
Though there are varying conclusions in health research findings on tobacco and marijuana, the range strikes some as jarring after generations of Americans being told smoking endangers their health.
The Trump administration is trying to ban all non-tobacco flavored vaping products from the market, President Trump declared during an Oval Office meeting on e-cigarettes.
These latest numbers come on the same day former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced his nonprofit will spend $160 million to fund a new program to end teen vaping.
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg joined "CBS This Morning" to announce his new $160 million initiative to stem the youth vaping epidemic.
