FDA probes dangers of exploding e-cigarettes
After dozens of reports of devices that combusted, overheated or caught fire, the agency announced it will further investigate safety risks
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After dozens of reports of devices that combusted, overheated or caught fire, the agency announced it will further investigate safety risks
Doctors warn that the earlier kids "vape," the more likely they are to get hooked
“The bottom line is that there is no safe use of tobacco products for kids, and those include e-cigarettes,” surgeon general says
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says "vaping" has "the potential to create a whole new generation of kids who are addicted to nicotine"
A new study suggests most teen e-cigarette users are attracted by something other than nicotine
Retailers are also banned from doling out free samples and must comply with a range of other new regulations
Survey of high schoolers found a troubling link between e-cigarettes and later tobacco use
A measure to hike the state cigarette tax by $2 is likely be on the ballot for voters' approval on Nov. 8
E-cigarette makers say the agency is overreaching, while some health advocates say the rules are inadequate
The biggest threat appears to be the nicotine liquid used in the devices, researchers say
New rules will ban e-cigarette sales to minors and require health warnings
He now wears sunglasses after the explosion sent shrapnel flying into his eyes
Regulations designed to eliminate confusion over whether previously existing ban on tobacco products actually include e-cigarettes
Demand to make products cheaper and more powerful has led some companies to cut corners, engineering professor says
In latest incident, Kentucky man suffers second-degree burns after his e-cigarette battery allegedly exploded in his pocket
Ads increase kids' interest in buying and trying an e-cigarette, study finds; flavors include "Sweet Tarts," "Hawaiian Punch," "Kool-Aid" and "Gummi Bears"
Though marketed to help people wean themselves off traditional cigarettes, the devices can have the opposite effect, a large study finds
19-year-old is recovering from burns - and these kinds of accidents have happened before
CDC experts say e-cigarette use is soaring among youth, but communities can fight the trend
Both traditional and e-cigarettes are covered by the new age limit, which goes in to effect Jan. 1
New mammogram advice, vaccine controversies, and a little pink pill were among the top health stories of the year
Researchers find hazardous chemicals in cupcake, cotton candy, and other flavors that appeal to kids
Safety officials say e-cigarette explosions and fires are rare - but the impact can be devastating
New federal rule forbids airline passengers from packing electronic cigarettes to protect against in-flight fires
Doctors' group says government should ban sale of tobacco and e-cigarettes to anyone under age 21