Many Young Adults Who Began Vaping as Teens Cant Shake the Habit
New data on substance use among young adults suggests that many former teen e-cigarette users are continuing the habit.
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Urged on by LGBTQ+ Activists, California Cities Weigh Stricter Smoking Rules
High rates of smoking in the LGBTQ+ community, and the ease with which young people can buy a range of nicotine products, is leading several Northern California cities to consider new restrictions on cigarettes, vapes, and cigars.
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Readers Rail at Social Security Overpayments and Insurers’ Prior Authorizations
窪蹋勛圖厙 News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.
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Doctors Sound Alarm About Child Nicotine Poisoning as Vapes Flood the US Market
Popular e-cigarettes lack packaging that stops kids from consuming the hazardous nicotine inside.
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As Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Hit the Market, Anti-Smoking Groups Press for Wider Standard
The first FDA-authorized cigarettes with 95% less nicotine than traditional smokes will go on sale in California, Florida, and Texas starting in early July. Anti-smoking groups oppose greenlighting just one plant biotechs products and instead urge federal regulators to set a low-nicotine standard for the entire industry.
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E-Cigs Are Still Flooding the US, Addicting Teens With Higher Nicotine Doses
The FDA, Justice Department, and White House have failed to act as vapes with kid-friendly flavors like cotton candy or gummy bears proliferate.
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Amid COVID Chaos, California Legislators Fight for Major Health Care Bills
Theres less time, less attention and fewer resources this year, but that isnt stopping lawmakers from acting on controversial health care legislation not directly related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Vaping, Opioid Addiction Accelerate Coronavirus Risks, Says NIDA Director
Dr. Nora Volkow, who heads the National Institute on Drug Abuse, details how emerging science points to added challenges for these patient populations and the public health system.
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As The Coronavirus Spreads, Americans Lose Ground Against Other Health Threats
Health care experts thought the battle was won against heart disease, measles, smoking, STDs and other life-threatening conditions and behaviors. Better think again.
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Listen: How Vaping Regulations Are Playing Out In The States
KHN Midwest correspondent Lauren Weber joined Wisconsin Public Radios Rob Ferrett on Central Time to discuss the latest on vaping bans and what they mean for vaping trends among youth.
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For 2020, California Goes Big On Health Care
California lawmakers are proposing ambitious health care ideas, from creating a state generic drug label to banning the sale of flavored e-cigarette products. Even though Democrats control state government, theyre likely to face pushback from powerful health care industry groups like hospitals.
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KHNs What The Health?: Democrats Roll Dice On SCOTUS And The ACA
A group of Democratic state attorneys general are betting the Supreme Court will take up the case and overturn a federal appeals court ruling in time for the 2020 elections. In other high-court news, most Republicans in Congress are asking the justices to use a Louisiana law to overturn the landmark abortion-rights ruling, Roe v. Wade. Joanne Kenen of Politico, Stephanie Armour of The Wall Street Journal and Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss this and more. Rovner also interviews NPRs Richard Harris, who wrote the latest KHN-NPR Bill of the Month feature.
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A Veteran Started Vaping THC To Cope With Chronic Pain. Then He Got Very Sick.
A Navy veteran from Cleveland tried vaping marijuana to deal with his chronic pain. He landed in the hospital, becoming one of over 2,400 Americans who have suffered serious lung injury from vaping.
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Don’t Toss That E-Cig: Vaping Waste Is A Whole New Headache For Schools And Cities
E-cigarettes may look sleek, but they create toxic trash, especially at high schools where vaping is widespread. Disposable nicotine pods can be poisonous, and vape pens contain batteries and metals. Safely disposing of them can mean a trip to the local recycling center.
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In Campaign To Stop Teen Vaping, States Turn To Tried-And-True Remedy: Taxes
Historically, taxation has been an effective tool in reducing the number of people who smoke. So 20 states and the District of Columbia have begun implementing taxes on vaping products as they seek to stop young people from getting addicted.
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KHNs What The Health?: Hows That Open Enrollment Going?
Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Acts marketplace plans is halfway over and, so far, the number of people signing up is down, but not dramatically. Meanwhile, Congress and President Donald Trump cant seem to agree on what to do about teen vaping, drug prices or surprise medical bills. And Democrats lurch to the left on abortion. Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post, Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss this and more health news.
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The Complex Realm Of Cloud Chasers, Coil Builders And Other Vape Modders
Vaping has produced a diverse community with all sorts of sub-specialties. Finding your tribe can be more complex than finding your Harry Potter house.
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KHNs What The Health: Spending Bill Slowdown
Its November, do you know where your HHS spending bill is? Still stuck in Congress. Meanwhile, lawmakers move ahead on restricting tobacco products for youth while the administrations proposal is MIA. Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss this and more health news from the week. Also, Rovner interviews Dan Weissmann, host of the podcast An Arm and a Leg.
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A Regulatory Haze: Vape Marketers Are Online, Creating New Headaches For Feds
The subculture around vaping has been fueled by social media, and traditional regulations dont easily address potential pitfalls.
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More Vapers Are Making Their Own Juice, But Not Without Risks
Its easy to buy all the supplies online, and thousands of e-liquid recipes on the internet walk people through all the steps. But experts warn about safety.
By Jenny Gold