Vaping May Impact This Key Health Stat as Much as Cigarettes, Study Shows

While many people believe e-cigarettes to be less harmful than cigarette smoking, new research from the University of Pennsylvania reports vaping may be just as detrimental to vascular function and overall health as regular cigarettes.  The study, which is being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) next week, stated … Read more

Minnesota Settles Vaping Lawsuit Against Juul

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota announced a settlement Monday in its lawsuit against Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria—the first of thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker to reach trial—just ahead of closing arguments. The terms will be kept confidential until formal papers are publicly filed with the court in 30 days, Minnesota Attorney General Keith … Read more

Juul to Pay $462 Million to Six States Over Marketing to Kids

Juul Labs Inc. agreed to pay $462 million to six states and the District of Columbia to resolve lawsuits and investigations into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing of addictive vaping products to children. The deal requires Juul to stop flouting state laws that protect the privacy rights of minors and bar false advertising and unfair competition, … Read more

The U.S. Has Made Little Progress Against Teen Vaping, New Data Show

NEW YORK — The latest government study on teen vaping suggests there’s been little progress in keeping e-cigarettes out of the hands of kids. The data seem to show more high school students vaping, with 14% saying they had done so recently, according to survey results released Thursday. In last year’s survey, about 11% said … Read more