Mayor Lightfoot calls for ban of flavored e-cigarettes
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has added her voice to the call for the banning of flavored electronic cigarettes in the city.
Vapes spiked with illegal drugs show dark side of CBD craze
Jay Jenkins says he hesitated when a buddy suggested they vape CBD.
Illinois lawsuit filed against top e-cigarette maker Juul
An Illinois teenager who fell ill with a lung disease after vaping for over a year sued a leading e-cigarette maker on Friday, accusing it of deliberately marketing to young people and sending the message that vaping is cool.
President Trump to propose ban on flavorings used in e-cigarettes
President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes to combat a recent surge in underage vaping.
Wisconsin brothers arrested in massive marijuana vape bust
Two Kenosha County brothers are in jail, accused in a massive illegal marijuana vape pen operation.
Senator Durbin urges improved regulation of vaping industry
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration needs to better regulate the electronic cigarette industry in the wake of several vaping-related deaths, Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois urged Monday.
Indiana links its 1st death to vaping, 3rd so far in country
Indiana health officials say they've confirmed that a resident died from severe lung injury linked to vaping.
Parents of hospitalized suburban teen warn of dangers of vaping: 'Our kids are under attack'
The parents of an 18-year-old New Lenox girl are speaking out after they say their daughter nearly died after she got hooked on vaping.
Michigan becomes first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes
Michigan becomes the first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes.
Young suburban man among hundreds with serious lung damage from vaping
The family of a young suburban man who is very ill blames vaping for his current condition.
Juul Labs facing scrutiny from federal and state officials
E-cigarette giant Juul Labs is facing a mounting number of state and federal investigations into its marketing and sales practices, as a top Trump administration official pledged Friday to use all of the government's regulatory and enforcement power "to stop the epidemic of youth e-cigarette use."
Health officials warn Chicagoans about vaping-related illnesses
Local health officials are urging Chicagoans to be extra careful after 16 patients in Wisconsin were hospitalized after they'd recently used vaping devices to consume waxes or oils containing THC, that's psycho-active ingredient found in marijuana.
Illinois patient dies of respiratory illness after vaping; may be first in US
An Illinois resident hospitalized for breathing problems after using an electronic cigarette has died, state health officials said.
Teen's lung failure linked to vaping, he nearly died
A North Texas teenager nearly died of lung failure and doctors are blaming his problem on vaping.
Vaping company Juul sued by Lake County state's attorney for targeting teens
The country’s largest electronic cigarette maker is being sued in Lake County for allegedly targeting teens in deceptive advertising campaigns.
FDA investigates ‘potential safety issue' following 127 reports of seizures related to vaping
The FDA stated it's received 127 reports of e-cigarette users who've experienced a seizure or other neurological symptoms and is investigating for any connections.
Six young people hospitalized with severe vaping-related breathing problems
At least six young people have been hospitalized recently in Illinois after experiencing severe breathing problems possibly related to vaping, health officials say.
Doctors suspect vaping injured lungs of several teenagers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Doctors suspect vaping caused severe lung damage in eight teens from southeastern Wisconsin, all who were hospitalized over the last month.
Man badly burned after vape battery explodes in his pocket at work, attorney says
A Cleveland man was badly burned after the battery for his vape device exploded in his pocket.
Indiana man allegedly kills teen brother over vaping indoors: report
An Indiana man was charged in the death of his 15-year-old brother after he allegedly punched him in the side of his head for vaping indoors.