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• Toxic Heavy Metals May Be Present in Vapors From Both E-Cigarettes and Ultrasonic Cigarettes: Study

  June 11, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Despite claims by some advocates that they are a healthier alternative, u-cigarettes may contain significantly higher levels of toxic heavy metals than traditional e-cigarettes, according to new research.

• Flavored Vape Restrictions Upheld by Supreme Court

  April 3, 2025

  Michael Adams

  The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld an FDA decision to block the marketing and sale of certain flavored e-cigarette products, targeted at minors.

• Restricting Flavored E-Cigarettes Reduces Vaping Among Young Adults: Study

  January 6, 2025

  Michael Adams

  State restrictions on flavored e-cigarette use can decrease daily vaping among young adults aged 18 to 29 by as much as 3.6 percentage points.

• Five Years Later, No Definitive Cause for EVALI Vaping Injuries and Deaths Found: Study

  January 2, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study reveals that there was never a concrete determination of the cause of an outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses that started in 2019, eventually killing 50 people.

• More Than Half of U.S. Teens Who Vape Do So To Deal With Stress, Anxiety: Study

  November 18, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that the primary reason older teens vape is to relax and relieve tension, followed by boredom, addiction and taste.

• Teen Vaping Rates Have Dropped to Lowest Levels in 10 Years: Report

  September 10, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new survey shows signs that the rates of teens vaping e-cigarettes has decreased significantly in recent years, but health experts have expressed concerns about rising use of nicotine pouches, which are even more discreet.

• FDA Issues New Tobacco Age Restriction Enforcement Rules, Targeting Retailers and Vending Machines

  September 4, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Federal regulators have issued two new rules to help avoid the risk of future smoking-related illnesses among individuals under 21.

• Modified Vape Kits Increase Risk of Fire, Explosions and Other Problems For Teens, Young Adults: Study

  June 24, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new report reveals teens may be endangering themselves by modifying e-cigarettes and vape kits for uses they were never designed for, such as recharging disposable units and putting cannabis in tanks designed for nicotine and other e-juices.

• FDA Allows JUUL Vap Pens To Remain on Store Shelves While Continuing To Review Safety, Teen Addiction Risks

  June 7, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The agency has agreed to rescind a ban on JUUL vape pens announced in 2022, even though the FDA has still not yet approved them for sale on the U.S. market.

• Side Effects of Vaping Increases Asthma Risk for Adults: Study

  May 22, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates that adults, and not teens, face a greater risk of asthma if they begin vaping.