People looking to quit vaping are seeking an unexpected substitute.
E-cigarettes have been seen as a substitute for traditional smoking, yet recent public health data indicates that some adults attempting to quit vaping are reverting to cigarettes. Findings from Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) suggest that individuals who smoke or use both cigarettes and vapes might turn back to conventional tobacco products when they […]
States increase vaping costs with taxes totaling up to $18 on products
Democrats are working to increase the cost of e-cigarettes, a popular choice among young Americans, particularly in blue states. The prices of these vaping products aren’t solely based on what retailers charge. Tax policies can add up to nearly $18 additional cost to the same e-cigarette in different states, leading to significant price variations across […]
Chinese vaping companies take advantage of legal gaps with nicotine alternative, warns former ATF official
Concerns Over E-Cigarette Companies Targeting Youth A former law enforcement official has raised alarms about illegal e-cigarette manufacturers in China who are taking advantage of legal loopholes to sell flavored disposable e-cigarettes to minors. These companies are substituting nicotine with unregulated alternatives, making it harder to regulate their products. “These Chinese organized crime groups have […]
22-year-old woman attributes her lung cancer to vaping after being told she has only 18 months to live
Vaping Leads to Lung Cancer Diagnosis for Young Woman A young woman began vaping at 15 and by her early 20s, she was diagnosed with lung cancer, given just 18 months to live. Kayleigh Boda, 22, from Manchester, England, was consuming large amounts of e-cigarettes when, in January 2025, she started coughing up a brown […]
Squirrels ‘Vaping’ Leftover E-Cigarettes Because of Sweet Scents
Squirrels Mistakenly “Vaping” E-Cigarettes Recently, an unusual story emerged as a video surfaced showing a gray squirrel seemingly smoking an e-cigarette in Brixton, a neighborhood in south London. The footage, which gained significant attention online, depicted the squirrel perched on a wooden fence and appearing to nibble on the device’s plastic mouthpiece. The Royal Society […]
Family meals might lower the use of alcohol, drugs, and vaping among teenagers, research shows
Family Dinners Linked to Reduced Substance Use Among Teens Recent research indicates that regular family meals might help cut down on alcohol, drug, and e-cigarette use in teenagers. The study, which was published in the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma, suggests that sharing meals as a family can act as a deterrent for many […]
Visitors risk heavy fines and imprisonment for vaping at this popular getaway.
Traveling to Mexico with e-cigarettes can lead to significant issues. According to Mexico’s House of Representatives, cruise passengers might want to reconsider bringing e-cigarettes, as the country is enforcing a strict ban on them. This enforcement began on January 17, following a constitutional amendment aimed at enhancing public health. The new regulations impose penalties for […]
New Hampshire legislation plans to prohibit smoking and vaping at Hampton Beach State Park in 2027.
New Hampshire Considers Smoking Ban at Hampton Beach A proposed bill in New Hampshire aims to prohibit smoking and vaping at one of the state’s most frequented beaches and parks. Specifically, Senate Bill 596, which was introduced on November 25, targets Hampton Beach State Park and includes RV areas too. The plan is to implement […]
33-year-old reality star experiences a heart attack linked to vaping
Frazier Ohlander Opens Up About Health Scare Frazier Ohlander, known from Below Deck, recently shared a concerning health incident involving a heart attack and lung damage linked to his vaping habits. In a post on Friday, he detailed his experience, stating that he was admitted to the hospital a few weeks ago due to intense […]
Apparently ‘healthy’ young man experiences lung collapse after almost ten years of vaping
A young man, Raymond Dane, 24, is speaking out after experiencing a sudden lung collapse, urging others to reconsider vaping. Having started at 15, he recalls sneaking his vaping device into a store, not even checking his ID. The incident he refers to as his “wake-up call” happened on September 13 while he was dining […]