Vaping isn't a good way to quit smoking, study shows
A new study suggests vaping is not a good way to quit smoking traditional cigarettes. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl has the details.
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A new study suggests vaping is not a good way to quit smoking traditional cigarettes. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl has the details.
The influx comes despite a crackdown by the FDA and involves mostly sweet and fruity flavors that make them teens' favorites, the AP says.
While flavored e-cigarettes will be banned, menthol and tobacco-flavors will be allowed to remain on the market.
The bill is expected to go to City Council for a full vote in a couple of weeks.
Critics say banning flavored e-cigarette sales will only push teens and adults to black-market sellers.
Vaping is being blamed for at least eight deaths.
The nation's largest retailer said Friday that it will complete its exit from e-cigarettes after selling through current inventory.
Seven people have died and the CDC expects that number to increase.
A flavoring ingredient that can potentially cause cancer has been found in high levels of e-cigarette liquids and smokeless tobacco products by researchers at Duke Health.
As of Sept. 6, there are 450 cases nationwide of lung illnesses associated to the use of e-cigarettes products, including devices, liquids, refill pods, and cartridges.
There may be a hidden danger related to vaping.
Federal health officials say more than 3.5 million teens use e-cigarettes.
More states are raising the legal age to buy tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21.
There are growing concerns about the number of teenagers who vape.
The agency has sent out more than 1,300 warning letters and fines to retailers and online shops caught selling to minors.
A teen in Pennsylvania had to be placed on a breathing machine after doctors say she developed "wet lung" from vaping.
People who used e-cigarettes were more likely to kick the habit than those who didn't, a new study found.
Doctors at Yale say a quarter of teens who smoke e-cigarettes use a technique called "dripping."
The nation's top doctor is sounding the alarm on e-cigarettes, especially when used by teens and young adults.
A 14-year-old girl was injured after an e-cigarette exploded inside a Universal Orlando attraction, according to Orlando police.
JD Tuccille from Reason alleges the FDA is attempting the kill the vaping industry with their new regulations on e-cigarettes.
Chris reviewed Speaker of the House Paul Ryan's statement that he's not yet ready to get behind Donald Trump, the FDA's new regulations on e-cigarettes and Trump's Cinco De Mayo taco salad. He spoke with Chris Butler at 7:00 on Finance Friday about Hillary Clinton's statements about the coal industry and Donald Trump's support for tariffs.
E-cigarettes and other tobacco products like premium cigars and hookahs will be regulated in the same way the government regulates traditional cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.
According to CBS News, the same battery cells that power e-cigarettes also power hoverboards.
E-cigarettes have become a popular alternative to smoking tobacco, but many people don't realize that they can blow up or catch fire causing very serious injuries.
Pottsgrove Manor, a headquarters for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, is now home to colonial-era examples of resistance.
Chase Utley's Phillies Wall of Fame induction ceremony will take place before the club's Aug. 7 game against the Blue Jays.
Buying everything children need can be expensive, but there are ways to save by buying gently used items.
Dan Hilferty, CEO of Comcast Spectacor and governor of the Flyers, says being the grand marshal is one of the biggest honors of his life.
More than two dozen cats and kittens were rescued from extreme hoarding conditions in a Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, home.
After an early taste of summer in Philadelphia, temperatures are expected to drop more than 50 degrees.
Pottsgrove Manor, a headquarters for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, is now home to colonial-era examples of resistance.
Chase Utley's Phillies Wall of Fame induction ceremony will take place before the club's Aug. 7 game against the Blue Jays.
Buying everything children need can be expensive, but there are ways to save by buying gently used items.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
Pottsgrove Manor, a headquarters for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, is now home to colonial-era examples of resistance.
Buying everything children need can be expensive, but there are ways to save by buying gently used items.
Dan Hilferty, CEO of Comcast Spectacor and governor of the Flyers, says being the grand marshal is one of the biggest honors of his life.
More than two dozen cats and kittens were rescued from extreme hoarding conditions in a Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, home.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Chase Utley's Phillies Wall of Fame induction ceremony will take place before the club's Aug. 7 game against the Blue Jays.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team is heading to the 2026 NCAA Tournament for the first time in more than a decade.
It's a big summer for sports in Philadelphia, and one of the biggest events is the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Cam Payne scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, rookie VJ Edgecombe added 21 points in his return to the lineup and the 76ers rallied to beat the Grizzlies 139-129 on Tuesday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Taxes on services like Uber and DoorDash, and an increase on the hotel tax, could take effect if Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's budget passes. She pitched her budget to City Council in a meeting on Thursday.
Meet Dan Hilferty, an influential businessman in Philadelphia, the governor of the Flyers and proud of his Irish heritage. This Sunday, Hilferty has a new title that he may be most proud of. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden has the story.
There was a line outside before The Westmont, formerly the Westmont Diner, opened its doors for a soft opening on Thursday. The restaurant is no longer calling itself a diner, saying it's taking the diner experience up a notch. This is the first time it's opened since a fire tore through the kitchen last year, sparking a renovation and rebrand. Jan Carabeo reports.
If you're looking for a way to save some cash, a huge consignment sale just kicked off in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Wakisha Bailey reports from the Just Between Friends pop-up event at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.
Lines are getting longer at some checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport after the Terminal C security checkpoint was temporarily closed due to TSA staffing constraints related to the partial government shutdown. Brandon Goldner reports.