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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U.S. health officials not ready to blame illnesses on street-bought vaping devices
The agency is recommending that people refrain from the use of any electronic cigarette or vaping device until there is more conclusive evidence of a cause, she said in an interview. Continue reading
U.S. health officials warn Juul over claims e-cigarette safer than smoking
E-cigarettes have been on the U.S. market for more than a decade, but the FDA didn’t gain the authority to regulate them until 2016. Continue reading
Manitoba Tobacco Reduction Alliance says it’s monitoring vaping companies after U.S. deaths
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
As U.S. public health investigators look into a vaping-related illness that has killed five people, local advocates are keeping a close eye on Manitoba companies. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Panic over e-cigarettes not supported by the evidence
The question of vaping requires a circumspect response, Rob Breakenridge writes. Instead, we’re getting a lot of emotion and hysteria. Continue reading
People across the U.S. are sick — maybe because of vaping. What’s going on?
U.S. health authorities are investigating hundreds of cases of breathing problems they say may be related to vaping. Here’s what we know so far. Continue reading
City of St. Albert updates bylaw to ban smoking in parks and within 10 metres of non-residential doors
Smokers in St. Albert will no longer be allowed to light up in parks or within 10 metres of non-residential doors after city council passed an amendment to its smoking bylaw on Tuesday. Continue reading
Nearly 1 in 4 teens have tried vaping — Here’s how parents can talk about it
Like any serious conversation, timing is important when it comes to talking to your kid about vaping. Continue reading
Possible vaping death in U.S. has Manitoba lung association concerned
A Winnipeg-based respiratory therapist says more research is needed into the health effects of vaping after a patient in the U.S. died of a severe respiratory illness after using e-cigarettes. Continue reading
Calgary kicks off This is Not an Ashtray campaign
The city kicked off its #ButtFreeYYC campaign to help educate smokers on the fines and environmental impacts of improperly disposing cigarettes. Continue reading