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…
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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,…
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…