Tag: e-cigarettes

FDA Bans JUUL E-Cigarettes

The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) banned all of JUUL Labs Inc’s products on June 23 from the market, delivering a blow to the popular e-cigarette company. “Today’s action is further progress on the FDA’s commitment to ensuring that all e-cigarette and electronic nicotine delivery system products currently being marketed to consumers meet our public…


Experts Call for Action to Curtail Vaping Among Adolescents, Lower Potential Long-Term Risks

The American Heart Association has called for action to reduce e-cigarette use amongst adolescents after a study found adverse health effects from e-cigarette consumption can accrue over time. The latest available scientific evidence suggests the accumulated use of e-cigarettes leads to an increased risk of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, the association said in a scientific…


Rise in Youth Tobacco Use Mostly Tied to E-Cigarettes: UCSD Study

SAN DIEGO—A University of California–San Diego (UCSD) study released on May 30 indicates a recent surge in young tobacco users in the United States, most of whom are vaping e-cigarettes on a daily basis. In 2017, a 40 percent increase in U.S. e-cigarette sales, which UCSD says was driven by products manufactured by electronic cigarette company…


High Tobacco Tax Associated with Adolescent E-Cigarette Uptake

A study conducted by the University of Queensland (UQ) on teenagers across 44 different countries concluded that increased tax on tobacco was associated with increased e-cigarette consumption among adolescents. “We found that higher tobacco taxes were associated with higher levels of youth vaping,” said lead author Dr. Gary Chan. “This could suggest that young people…


E-Cigarettes Alter Body’s Organs: UCSD Report

SAN DIEGO—E-cigarettes alter the inflammatory state of multiple organs in the body, which can influence how they respond to infections, according to a report published Tuesday by researchers at University of California–San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine. Daily use of pod-based e-cigarettes alters inflammation in multiple organ systems including the brain, heart, lungs, and colon,…


Almost Half of Australians Had at Least One Chronic Health Issue During the Pandemic

Almost half of Australians reported having at least one chronic health condition during the pandemic, the most common one being mental health or behavioural issues, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The latest figures offered insight into the health of Australians, including physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption. The most…


FDA Delays Decision on Juul E-Cigarettes

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday it needs more time to decide whether e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc. and other major manufacturers can sell their products in the United States. The agency had been expected to make a decision by Thursday, a year after Juul and other e-cigarette brands, including British American…