In 2020, the FDA enacted a federal ban on the sale of flavored vapes that are popular with young smokers. So what happened?
Disposable flavored electronic cigarette devices are displayed for sale at Vapes N Smoke in Pinecrest, Fla., Monday, June 26, 2023. Since 2020, the number of different e-cigarette devices for sale in the U.S. has exploded to more than 9,000, a nearly three-fold increase driven almost ent...
New research suggests that berry-flavored vapes weaken lung defenses, increasing vulnerability to respiratory infections. The study, inspired by 2019 cases of vaping-related lung injuries, found that chemicals in flavored vapes can paralyze immune cells in the lungs, an effect not seen...
Students found vaping also can receive a misdemeanor citation and be fined up to $100. Students found with vapes containing THC, the chemical that makes marijuana users feel high, can be arrested on felony charges. At least 90 students in Tyler have faced misdemeanor or felony charges. The ...