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November 18, 2019

Transplant doctor rejects damaged donated lungs from chain-smoker

The donor had been a chain-smoker for 30 years.

November 15, 2019

Cigarette use among US adults hits record low while vaping rates rise: CDC

Cigarette smoking rates among US adults have dropped to an all-time low, according to a report released this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

November 14, 2019

Vaping death toll hits 42, over 2,100 lung illnesses reported nationwide

The number of fatalities has increased from the 39 reported last week, with additional deaths under investigation.

November 14, 2019

New York raises age to purchase tobacco and e-cigarette products to 21

New Yorkers hoping to purchase tobacco or e-cigarette products in the state must be 21 years of age to do so, thanks to a new law that went into effect this week. 

November 12, 2019

Michigan teen with vape-related illness undergoes double lung transplant

His doctors said that without the transplant, he would have "faced certain death."

November 11, 2019

Vaping-related lung transplant performed at Detroit hospital

More than 2,000 Americans who vape have gotten sick since March, many of them teenagers and young adults, and at least 40 people have died.

November 8, 2019

Vitamin E acetate named as possible culprit in vaping illness outbreak

The chemical had previously been named as a possible culprit by local health authorities.

November 8, 2019

Trump says forthcoming vape policy may raise age requirement to 21

Trump said the new policy will have an age requirement of "21 or so."

November 7, 2019

Juul stops US sales of mint-flavored e-cigarettes

Juul Labs said Thursday it will stop selling mint-flavored electronic cigarettes in the U.S. amid a nationwide backlash against vaping.

November 6, 2019

Massachusetts reports 3rd vaping-related death

The victim is identified as a man in his 50s from Worcester County who had reported vaping both nicotine and THC products.