Juul CEO on the impact of vaping
In an interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil, Juul CEO Kevin Burns admitted that the long-term effects of vaping are unknown. But he says their product is tested for toxicity and is "legal."
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In an interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil, Juul CEO Kevin Burns admitted that the long-term effects of vaping are unknown. But he says their product is tested for toxicity and is "legal."
Amid a nationwide spike in severe lung illnesses, Milwaukee's health department issued an alert telling people to stop using e-cigarettes immediately. There are 16 confirmed cases of chemical pneumonia in Wisconsin, and health officials say all of the patients reported using e-cigarettes or vaping marijuana. Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control says it's looking into nearly 200 possible cases, reported in 22 states, of severe lung disease that may be tied to e-cigarette use.
The company said more than 40,000 stores have committed to implementing the new system -- but in an exclusive interview with Tony Dokoupil for "CBS This Morning," Juul's CEO admits it may not immediately put a big dent in teen vaping.
In an exclusive interview with Tony Dokoupil for "CBS This Morning," Juul CEO Kevin Burns said people with no preexisting relationship with nicotine shouldn't be using his company's product, wouldn't say if vaping is safer than cigarettes and acknowledged the long-term effects of vaping are unknown
Juul Labs CEO Kevin Burns acknowledges that we don’t yet know the long term effects of vaping. But there are some things that we do know – and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to explain.
"CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil joins CBSN to talk about his interview with Juul Labs CEO Kevin Burns. Burns says vaping isn't for kids but argues that Juul contributes to to decline of U.S. smoking rates.
A rising number of people are suffering lung damage, apparently from e-cigarettes. At least 193 cases have been reported in 22 states. Now officials in one city are taking action. Dean Reynolds reports.
The federal government is reportedly investigating the e-cigarette giant Juul Labs, as the company faces increasing scrutiny over the rise in youth vaping. Reports say the FTC and attorneys general in five states and Washington D.C. are looking into whether Juul used deceptive marketing and targeted minors. In an exclusive interview this week, Juul CEO Kevin Burns told said that his company never intentionally targeted teens.
Three states this week raised the minimum age to purchase cigarettes and e-cigarettes. It's part of a nationwide crackdown on teen addiction to nicotine. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Michigan is the first state to ban flavored e- cigarettes. The governor said that the ban is meant to protect young people from the potentially harmful effects of vaping. The ban, which covers retail and online sales, goes into effect immediately, but businesses have 30 days to comply. It does not apply to tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes.
There is a major break in the nationwide vaping crisis. Public health officials said some of the marijuana products that recently sickened users across the country contained the same chemical. It's a type of oil made from vitamin E. Dean Reynolds reports.
An 18-year-old from Gurnee, Illinois has been hospitalized since last week. He says he vaped with THC, the primary ingredient in marijuana, and became feverish soon after. When he started vomiting and was gasping for breath, his mother drove him to the hospital where he went straight to intensive care. Dean Reynolds reports.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says it's investigating more than 450 cases of severe lung illnesses believed to be linked to vaping. CBS News' Dean Reynolds has the story of one teen who barely survived.
The CDC is urging people to consider not using e-cigarette products as it investigates why some users have developed serious illnesses. Officials have identified 450 possible cases nationwide. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
A fourth person has died from a lung illness possibly linked to vaping. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating, though health officials have not linked the illness to any single device or product. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook discusses what officials are doing to combat the illness.
Federal health authorities say vaping giant Juul Labs illegally pitched its electronic cigarettes as a safer alternative to smoking, including in a presentation at schools. The FDA on Monday issued a stern warning letter to the company, flagging claims by Juul including that its products are "much safer than cigarettes."
The fight against teen vaping and flavored e-cigarettes just got a $160 million boost from Michael Bloomberg. Bloomberg Philanthropies revealed Tuesday morning that it's funding a new program aimed at ending the epidemic of vaping, following a new study that found flavor was the reason most young adults said they started using e-cigarettes. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids will coordinate the push. In their first TV interview, Bloomberg and the president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Matthew Myers, discuss the FDA's role in regulating e-cigarettes, why they are targeting flavored e-cigarette first and how they plan to use the $160 million.
Health officials in Kansas confirmed another death linked to vaping. That's the sixth death nationwide. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Six deaths are now connected to a growing public health crisis tied to vaping. The newest death is in Kansas, where health officials say a patient who used e-cigarettes recently died of lung disease. The exact cause of that illness is under investigation. The CDC says it's looking at more than 450 cases of vaping-related illness. Janet Shamlian reports.
As another death is linked to vaping, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why investigators are facing such a tough challenge in identifying what's behind an outbreak of respiratory illnesses across the U.S.
Kansas officials have confirmed a sixth death that could be linked to the use of e-cigarettes. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins CBSN AM to talk about the CDC investigation into more than 450 cases of lung illnesses that may be related to vaping.
President Trump says his administration is taking steps to remove most flavored vaping products from the market. "We can't allow people to get sick," he said. "People are dying." Mr. Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar spoke about the new policy at the White House. Watch their remarks.
President Trump has promised to crack down on underage vaping. There's been a surge in e-cigarette use by teens and a rise in cases of illnesses linked to it. Weijia Jiang reports.
President Trump says a ban on most flavored vaping products is the right response to what health officials call an "epidemic" of e-cigarette use by teenagers. A recent jump in illnesses linked to vaping has grabbed the attention of lawmakers, regulators, and parents, including the president and first lady. But CBS News has learned any real crackdown is likely a long way off. It will take weeks for the FDA to release its final rule -- and even then, companies have time to respond. Paula Reid reports.
Market research shows 22 million adults in the U.S. use e-cigarettes. On Wednesday, President Trump called for a ban on most flavored vaping products. But some consumers, who vape instead of smoking traditional cigarettes, say they deserve the right to choose flavored products because they're legally old enough. Meanwhile, some business owners worry that Trump's suggested ban will cripple sales. Janet Shamlian reports.
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