More Than Half of U.S. Teens Who Vape Do So To Deal With Stress, Anxiety: Study
New research suggests that the primary reason older teens vape is to relax and relieve tension, followed by boredom, addiction and taste.
Tag Archives: Nicotine
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FDA Warns E-Cigarettes That Look Like Smartphones, Gaming Devices Are Illegal To Sell
Warning is part of a long-running FDA effort to combat a teen vaping crisis in the U.S., which has created a new generation of nicotine addicts.
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Teen Vaping Rates Have Dropped to Lowest Levels in 10 Years: Report
As use of e-cigarettes among U.S. youths continues to drop, health experts have expressed concerns about teen use of nicotine pouches, which are even more discreet.
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Modified Vape Kits Increase Risk of Fire, Explosions and Other Problems For Teens, Young Adults: Study
Teens often try to modify vapes by recharging disposable e-cigarettes, or putting cannabis into oens designed only for nicotine, researchers warn.
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FDA Allows JUUL Vap Pens To Remain on Store Shelves While Continuing To Review Safety, Teen Addiction Risks
JUUL addiction risks and illegal marketing to teens previously led the FDA to call for a ban of the vape pens, and the manufacturer has paid nearly $3 billion to settle lawsuits brought by families, states and school districts nationwide.
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Reduced-Nicotine Cigarettes Could Lower Number of Smoking-Related Deaths: Study
Researchers say reduced-nicotine cigarettes could provide substantial public health benefits, especially when paired with nicotine alternatives like gum and patches.
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Disposable E-Cigarettes Linked to Higher Rates of Vaping Among American Youth: Study
Teens and young adults using disposable e-cigarettes were twice as likely to keep vaping than those who used non-disposable devices.
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New Survey Shows Teen Vaping Use Finally Declining
Among teens who do continue to vape, survey finds that 90% report using fruity or candy-like flavored e-cigarettes that federal regulators have been working to ban in recent years.
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Increased FDA Enforcement Having Little Effect on Teen Vaping: Study
Despite bans on flavored products and efforts to restrict advertising, teen vaping has increased in some areas due to the wide spread availability of devices, researchers found.
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Vaping Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Nicotine Addiction Rates: Study
Despite known risks associated with vaping, e-cigarette products do not undergo human safety testing before manufacturers market them to consumer, health experts experts warn.
