e-cigarettes
FDA approves first menthol flavored e-cigarettes from Altria's NJOY
June 21, 2024 | 1:56pmThe FDA's authorization comes at a time when the government is reviewing a potential ban on menthol cigarettes.
NYC awarded over $27M from national JUUL e-cig legal settlement
June 12, 2024 | 3:42pmAbout $12.2 million from the settlement will go to the city and close to $15 million to the New York City school district.
Gen Z's love for vaping could be the reason they're 'aging like milk': docs
June 2, 2024 | 5:33pmThe rapidly aging faces of Gen Z can also blame e-cigarettes for their abnormally sallow skin.
NYC flooded with illegal flavored vapes from China despite ban to protect kids: study
May 26, 2024 | 4:02pmThe Big Apple is being flooded with illegal flavored e-vapes made in China after banning the smokes’ sale in 2020 to prevent youths from getting hooked on their addictive nicotine, a new...
I was addicted to vaping — until docs said it was 'frying my lungs like hot chicken'
May 15, 2024 | 2:03pm"The doctor came in and showed me my X-ray and said, 'Do you vape?' And he said, 'That's why you have pneumonia,'" Tennessee mom Hannah Roth recalled.
This one change might be the key to quitting smoking: study
April 5, 2024 | 1:28pmNot just blowing smoke: Those looking to quit smoking have greater chances of success if they start using e-cigarettes, according to a new study.
I was a teen vaping addict — I finally quit after my lung collapsed twice
March 24, 2024 | 7:16pm"I fell into the trap of thinking vaping was cool," Karlee Ozkurt confessed. "But it’s stupid. I didn’t realize until it was too late."
Is smoking stylish again? Experts sound alarm as cigarettes become a trend on NYFW runways
February 16, 2024 | 9:28amThis new trend is a real drag.
Blowing smoke: NY officials not enforcing ban on flavored vapes, poll reveals
February 11, 2024 | 11:15amNew York officials are doing a crummy job of enforcing the ban of flavored vapes amid a thriving black market, according to a new survey.
Surprising new study reveals the effects of vaping on pregnant women, babies
January 18, 2024 | 11:43amThe study contrasts the widely adopted recommendation that vaping — or smoking of any kind — while pregnant is not safe.
Gen Z has exposed themselves for doing something 'feral' in the bedroom
December 5, 2023 | 4:36pmGeneration Z are doing something “feral” in the bedroom, which is more common than you might think.
Gen Z might quit vaping to show solidarity with the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo -- here's why
December 2, 2023 | 6:58pmGeneration Z might finally be ready to put down their vapes, but not for the reason you’d expect.
Russian students asked to donate vapes to make killer drones against Ukraine: report
November 28, 2023 | 3:44amRussian students are touting the slogan "1 e-cigarette= 1 drone attack on the enemy!" while collecting vapes to donate to the country's military in its war against Ukraine.
My 12-year-old was put in a coma after vaping — I was terrified
October 9, 2023 | 7:10pm"At first, we really didn’t think Sarah would make it," frightened mom Mary Griffin said of the life-threatening ordeal.
Merchants demand Snoop Dog, Mike Tyson, Hulk Hogan stop peddling kid friendly e-cigs
September 17, 2023 | 4:50pmA group representing New York merchants is threatening legal action against rapper Snoop Dog, ex-boxing champ and "Iron" Mike Tyson and ex-World Wrestling Entertainment Hulk Hogan for peddling banned flavored nicotine vapes popular...
Critics slam Hulk Hogan and Mike Tyson for peddling illicit, kid-friendly e-cigs
September 16, 2023 | 9:07amCritics say they're disappointed the muscle heads are now selling disposable flavored nicotine vapes that are popular among kids.
Firms pitching sensors to combat teens vaping at NYC schools
September 9, 2023 | 12:59pmStudent vaping is so out of control in New York City public schools that private companies are lining up to pitch the Department of Education sensory products that detect e-cigarettes...
Vaping can shrink testicles, cause sperm counts to plummet: new research
September 4, 2023 | 12:03pmMale e-cigarette users are losing more than their tobacco habit.
E-cigarette maker Juul slashing 30% of workforce in bid to cut costs
August 23, 2023 | 12:27pmThe cuts will reduce operating expenses by $225 million, the Journal reported.
‘Vape tongue’ is a common issue with potentially disturbing aftereffects
July 26, 2023 | 3:58pm"This is really on the rise because of … these disposable vapes, which have all these ridiculous flavors," one dentist explained.