Bill would allow Florida counties to ban smoking on beaches

Bill would allow Florida counties to ban smoking on beaches

A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill that would allow individual counties to ban smoking on public beaches and in parks.

A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill that would allow individual counties to ban smoking on public beaches and in parks.

Marietta police training to keep up with vape industry

Marietta police training to keep up with vape industry

Marietta Police seeing more dangerous and illegal vape oil on the streets. What they're doing to combat it.

Marietta Police seeing more dangerous and illegal vape oil on the streets. What they're doing to combat it.

Vape shop owners want to stop the Atlanta City Council from banning their most popular item

Vape shop owners want to stop the Atlanta City Council from banning their most popular item

Vape shop owners want to stop the Atlanta City Council from banning their most popular item. Area lawmakers have a draft bill they say is aimed at protecting young people. 

Vape shop owners want to stop the Atlanta City Council from banning their most popular item. Area lawmakers have a draft bill they say is aimed at protecting young people. 

Clusters of illness linked to CBD vapes share 2nd connection

Clusters of illness linked to CBD vapes share 2nd connection

Some of the people rushing to emergency rooms thought the CBD vape they inhaled would help like a gentle medicine. Others puffed it for fun.

Some of the people rushing to emergency rooms thought the CBD vape they inhaled would help like a gentle medicine. Others puffed it for fun.

After latest death, doctors say there are still unanswered questions surrounding lung damage linked to vaping

After latest death, doctors say there are still unanswered questions surrounding lung damage linked to vaping

As state health officials confirm a second Georgian has died of lung injuries tied to vaping, WellStar lung specialist Dr. Hiren Patel says he has treated 4 of the 14 e-cigarette users stricken with pneumonia-like symptoms. The first case he thought was in July. 

As state health officials confirm a second Georgian has died of lung injuries tied to vaping, WellStar lung specialist Dr. Hiren Patel says he has treated 4 of the 14 e-cigarette users stricken with pneumonia-like symptoms. The first case he thought was in July. 

Georgia reports second vaping-related death

Georgia reports second vaping-related death

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has identified the state's second death from a vaping-associated illness.

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has identified the state's second death from a vaping-associated illness.

Melania Trump calls for end of e-cigarette marketing to children

Melania Trump calls for end of e-cigarette marketing to children

Melania Trump said Monday that companies "must stop" marketing e-cigarettes to children, saying they are addictive and dangerous.

Melania Trump said Monday that companies "must stop" marketing e-cigarettes to children, saying they are addictive and dangerous.

Kroger joins Walgreens, Walmart in ending sales of e-cigarettes

Kroger joins Walgreens, Walmart in ending sales of e-cigarettes

Kroger said it would stop selling e-cigarettes as soon at its current inventory runs out at its more than 2,700 stores and 1,500 fuel centers.

Kroger said it would stop selling e-cigarettes as soon at its current inventory runs out at its more than 2,700 stores and 1,500 fuel centers.

As health scare tied to e-cigarettes grows, quitting can be a challenge

As health scare tied to e-cigarettes grows, quitting can be a challenge

The CDC is urging people to avoid vaping until more is known about the cause of lung injuries. But many vapers find quitting is challenging.

The CDC is urging people to avoid vaping until more is known about the cause of lung injuries. But many vapers find quitting is challenging.

‘Noxious chemical fumes’: Study links toxic fumes to vaping-related lung injuries as cases increase

‘Noxious chemical fumes’: Study links toxic fumes to vaping-related lung injuries as cases increase

As the CDC reported Tuesday that the number of lung injury cases associated with vaping has increased to 1,080, a Mayo Clinic study published Wednesday said the injuries may be caused by toxic chemical fumes.

As the CDC reported Tuesday that the number of lung injury cases associated with vaping has increased to 1,080, a Mayo Clinic study published Wednesday said the injuries may be caused by toxic chemical fumes.

Kids are eating vaping cartridges, drinking liquid nicotine, poison control center says

Kids are eating vaping cartridges, drinking liquid nicotine, poison control center says

As health officials across the country grapple to find the cause behind some 805 cases of e-cigarette-linked lung illnesses, doctors in Kansas — which has seen at least two vaping-related deaths — are seemingly dealing with something new: Kids eating vaping cartridges.

As health officials across the country grapple to find the cause behind some 805 cases of e-cigarette-linked lung illnesses, doctors in Kansas — which has seen at least two vaping-related deaths — are seemingly dealing with something new: Kids eating vaping cartridges.