Vaping and dental implant failure are unfortunately linked. Your dentist will likely recommend that you stop vaping before and after receiving a dental implant. Learn more about the dangers of vaping and dental implants. Risks of Vaping and Dental Implants If you or a loved one is currently in need of a dental implant and…
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Vaping or Smoking May Increase Risk of Coronavirus Complications
Vaping and smoking may diminish lung function and make it harder for the body to fight off respiratory infections. That’s very dangerous today as the coronavirus attacks the lungs and can develop into pneumonia. Current vapers and smokers should follow current safety measures — and consider quitting — to stay safe. What Is the Link…
Harvard Study: Nearly 50 Percent of JUULpods Contain Lung Toxin
A new study from Harvard University researchers revealed that some JUULpods contain the toxic substance glucan, which can lead to lung damage in cases of long-term exposure. This only adds to the ever-growing list of health risks of vaping — a list that includes permanent disability and death. New Harvard Study Highlights Dangers of Juuling…
Teen Double Lung Transplant from Vaping Prompts School District Action
Daniel Ament breathes through a new pair of lungs these days — after vaping destroyed his old ones. As a result of link between vaping and respiratory health risks, he became the first person to receive a lung transplant. The surgery succeeded thanks to the skilled work of surgeons at Henry Ford Hospital, who made…
U.S. Raises Tobacco Buying Age to 21
Retailers all across the country took down their signs by cash registers stating that consumers must be 18 to buy tobacco products. That age has now changed to 21 after President Trump signed a bill into law to that effect. In response to nationwide concerns over increased numbers of young people vaping nicotine, the bipartisan…
Update on Vape Bans at Federal and State Levels
The health risks associated with vaping continue to come to light, further fueling a widespread call for banning e-cigarettes. While a federal ban doesn’t seem forthcoming, states have taken action on their own, ranging from raising age limits to filing lawsuits. Federal and State Governments Push for Vape Ban The use of electronic smoking devices,…
FDA Starts Criminal Investigation into Vaping Illness
As of October 2019, a mysterious lung illness caused by vaping has killed dozens of people and injured thousands of others — but researchers have not determined a sole cause. In response, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a criminal investigation. The agency wants to know what substances cause the illness and who…
Vape Lung Illness on the Rise: Why Now?
In less than two months, 33 people have died from a mysterious lung illness. The only link between each case? Vaping. Though vape products were introduced in 2006, 2019 brought national attention to the dangers of vaping through illnesses and deaths. Some doctors believe these illnesses are nothing new but have only recently started being…