Sep 12 Watch 9:40 FDA wants e-cigarette makers to extinguish use by kids The Food and Drug Administration issued its toughest crackdown yet on the makers of electronic cigarettes that have become increasingly popular with young people. Manufacturers now have two months to prove they can keep their e-cigarettes out of the hands… Continue watching
Sep 12 FDA calls teen vaping an 'epidemic,' weighs bans on flavored e-cigarettes By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Since 2017, FDA officials have discussed e-cigarettes as a potential tool to ween adult smokers off cigarettes. But now health officials says teenage use of e-cigarette has reached "epidemic" levels and is calling on the industry to address the problem… Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch 9:02 Educators worry students don't know vaping health risks By Kavitha Cardoza, Education Week It looks like a flash drive, can be hidden anywhere and doesn't create tell-tale smoke. Across the country, the use of these e-cigarettes are spiking among youth, but parents often aren't even sure what they are and many teens mistakenly… Continue watching
Jun 17 Will San Francisco's ban on flavored tobacco spark a national trend? By Lesley McClurg, KQED Science Despite a multimillion dollar campaign by tobacco giant R.J. Reynolds, San Francisco will soon implement the most comprehensive restrictions on e-cigarettes in the country. The move is already sparking other cities to follow. Continue reading
Oct 28 How many Americans have tried e-cigarettes? By Laura Santhanam, Megan Crigger E-cigarette use has been on the rise for years, and researchers now have a better idea about how many Americans have adopted this alternative to smoking tobacco. Continue reading