How dangerous is vaping? What we know about its health risks
Most patients in the U.S. who have experienced a vaping-related injury reported using e-cigarette products containing THC. Continue reading
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‘Smoking 2.0’: Medical experts say not all vaping manufacturers have high quality control
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Dr. Schwandt with BC Centre for Disease Control says because the vaping industry is a largely unregulated market, it’s hard to pinpoint the cause of mysterious cases in the United States. Continue reading
Juul never intended electronic cigarette for teens: co-founder
Co-founder James Monsees testified that Juul developed its blockbuster vaping device and flavor pods for adult smokers who want to stop Continue reading
Health Canada cracks down on vape retailers, considers health warning packaging for vape products
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
According to the British Medical Journal, the number of Canadian teens who say they vape is up by 74 per cent in the last two years. Continue reading
B.C. health minister promises crackdown on youth vaping after calls for Canada to act
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Adrian Dix made the promise in the wake of new research that found vaping among Canadian teens skyrocketed 74 per cent in one year. Continue reading
Vaping among Nova Scotia youth is reaching ‘alarming numbers’: Lung Association
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
The Nova Scotia Lung Association is sounding the alarm on vaping and e-cigarettes, claiming more and more youth are taking up the habit. Continue reading
U.S. FDA strikes a blow against Juul with tighter rules on vaping, e-cigarettes
U.S. officials are cracking down on the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes and vaping devices, in an effort to curb their use among teens. Continue reading
Most smokers don’t know sugar is added to cigarettes, study finds
The researchers found that 5.5 per cent of survey takers knew sugar was added to cigarettes. Continue reading
University of Alberta program provides nicotine for trauma and surgery patients
A University of Alberta program is aiming to provide relief for smokers who are under-going surgery at the university’s hospital. Continue reading
FDA pushing to limit amount of nicotine in cigarettes – should Canada too?
The FDA is considering limiting the amount of nicotine in American cigarettes. Should Canada look at similar controls? Continue reading