The Latest Breaking News from Vaping

Schoolchildren in hospital as pupils ‘struggle to make it through class without vaping’

In February, Dr Caroline Johnson presented 10-minute rule Bill to ban sale of disposable vapes

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Eight children taken to hospital after vaping at same school

Children have also complained of being unable to get through lessons because of vaping

Wales Online · Jun 29, 2023

Eight children from single secondary school taken to hospital after vaping, says Tory MP

In February Dr Caroline Johnson presented 10-minute rule Bill to ban sale of disposable vapes

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Schools are 'installing heat sensors in toilets' to stop children vaping

One headteacher said vaping is a 'much bigger' problem than smoking was

Wales Online · Jun 28, 2023

Schools forced to take action in toilets due to child vaping, MPs hear

The Health and Social Care Committee heard that some students were making excuses to leave lessons in order to go to the toilet to vape.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

E-cigs are still flooding the US, addicting teens with higher nicotine doses

When the FDA first asserted the authority to regulate e-cigarettes in 2016, many people assumed the agency would quickly get rid of vapes with flavors like cotton candy, gummy bears, and Froot Loops that appeal to kids.

Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2023

'The dirty disease' – both smokers and non-smokers get lung cancer. They face stigma on top of illness

Earlier this year, federal health minister Mark Butler announced a new national Lung Cancer Screening Program. The first of its kind for lung cancer, the screening program will open initially to current and former smokers aged 50 to 70 years by July 2025. It aims to save lives by detecting…

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2023

LOCALIZE IT: E-cigarettes are pouring into the US despite FDA crackdown

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The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Thousands of unauthorized vapes are pouring into the US despite the FDA crackdown on fruity flavors

The number of electronic cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the Food and Drug Administration to crack down on kid-friendly flavors

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Vapes 'more harmful' than smoking for children - as cases of collapsed lung rocket

Paediatric chest physician Professor Andy Bush is “absolutely horrified” that a growing number of children are being admitted to hospital after using illegally-sold vapes, with some developing serious lung conditions

Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023