In 2020, the FDA enacted a federal ban on the sale of flavored vapes that are popular with young smokers. So what happened?
has exploded to more than 9,000, a nearly three-fold increase driven almost entirely by a wave of disposable vapes from China. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Read More 3 of 13 | Disposable flavored electronic cigarette devices are displayed for sale at Vapes N Smoke in Pinecrest, Fla., ...
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 ...