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September 2, 2019

CDC warns against vaping after mysterious spike in lung illnesses

Public health officials are warning against using e-cigarettes and other vaping products after a surge in mysterious respiratory illnesses that have been linked back to vaping.

August 30, 2019

City of Milwaukee says stop vaping 'immediately' after 16 cases of ‘severe chemical pneumonia’

Health officials in Milwaukee, Wis., issued a stern warning for residents who use e-cigarettes: Stop vaping “immediately.” 

August 30, 2019

Utah teen will 'never touch a vape again' after coma, lung disease

"After going through that, I would never touch a vape again."

August 29, 2019

Teens, pregnant women urged not to smoke pot by surgeon general: 'This ain't your mother's marijuana'

Countering the opioid epidemic is a top issue for the White House, but marijuana had not gotten such high-level attention.

August 29, 2019

Maryland reports 5 'severe' vaping-linked lung illness cases

At least five people in Maryland have suffered “severe” lung illness linked to vaping, state health officials said this week. 

August 28, 2019

Juul CEO Kevin Burns calls vaping-related illnesses 'worrisome,' but won't pull products

The CEO of the popular e-cigarette company Juul called the nearly 200 cases of vaping-related illnesses “worrisome” — but said his popular products will stay on the market until “we see some facts.” 

August 27, 2019

Virginia sees 3 vaping-related illness cases, health officials say

At least three people in Virginia have suffered lung illness related to vaping, state health officials announced Monday. 

August 23, 2019

Illinois patient hospitalized for vaping may be first death in US

Illinois health officials said Friday that a patient who contracted a serious lung disease after vaping has died.

August 23, 2019

Colorado sees first vaping-related illness in 'sudden and severe' case

Colorado health officials this week confirmed a case of “sudden and severe” lung illness linked to vaping. 

August 22, 2019

CDC investigates more than 150 cases of 'severe pulmonary disease' involving vaping

Health officials warned Wednesday that “vaping” has led to more than 150 cases of “severe pulmonary disease” in 16 states as use of e-cigarette products continues to grow among adolescents and young adults.