Feds investigating death of Orlando man believed to have died from vaping, father says
FOX 35 News has learned that federal officials have launched an investigation into what doctors are calling a vaping-related death in Central Florida. Donald Boyd says his 28-year-old son, Kyle, went to bed last week and never woke up. He went into cardiac arrest twice and never regained consciousness. He was pronounced brain dead after several days in the hospital. Doctors believe that vaping is to blame for his death.
American Medical Association calls for an immediate ban on all e-cigarette and vaping products
The American Medical Association on Tuesday called for an immediate ban on all electronic cigarettes and vaping devices.
Brevard County School District to consider joining Juul lawsuit
Brevard County School board members agreed Tuesday afternoon to continue a discussion on joining a lawsuit against Juul, the country’s largest e-cigarette maker.
Doctors believe vaping is the cause of death for a 28-year-old Orlando man, family says
"No family should have to bury their child because of vaping," the victims father told FOX 35.
California sues e-cigarette maker Juul alleging the company deliberately targeted teenagers
California is suing the nation’s biggest e-cigarette maker, alleging Juul Labs deliberately targeted teenagers with its early marketing campaigns.
Michigan teen with vape-related illness undergoes double lung transplant
"Our teen patient would have faced certain death if it were not for the lung transplant happening," the doctor said.
Vaping-related double lung transplant performed at Detroit hospital
Doctors at a Detroit hospital have performed what could be the first double lung transplant on a man whose lungs were damaged from vaping.
Trump says US will change vaping age to '21 or so'
President Trump said his administration will pursue raising the age to purchase e-cigarettes to 21 in its upcoming plans to combat youth vaping.
Cause of vaping illness possibly discovered, says CDC
A breakthrough in the mysterious epidemic of vaping-related illnesses and deaths in the United States could also be a big win for the vaping industry -- an industry some say has been badly damaged by the situation.
CDC identifies vitamin E acetate as possible chemical culprit in vaping illness outbreak
The CDC said the chemical compound was found in lung fluid from 29 patients tested in a government lab.
Massachusetts reports 3rd vaping-related death as number climbs nationwide
The patient reported vaping both nicotine and THC, the high-inducing ingredient in marijuana, health officials said.
Former Georgia vaper says lung scare landed her in ICU
Cristen Reagan of Canton, Georgia, spent 10 days in an ICU after experiencing acute respiratory failure she believes may have been linked to years of smoking and a few months of vaping.
Connection drawn between THC, vaping illnesses
The federal government on Monday acknowledged that THC products are “playing an important role” in the multistate outbreak of vaping-related illnesses and recommended that people not use vaping devices that contain THC.
DEA will accept vaping devices for first time on 'National Drug Take Back Day'
For the first time, the Drug Enforcement Agency will accept vaping devices and cartridges for its annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day initiative.
Florida looks for 'best route' to deal with vaping illnesses
Florida has had 68 cases of vaping-related illnesses in 21 counties and one confirmed death.
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.
Vaping-related deaths climb to 33 as CDC continues to investigate mysterious outbreak
At least 33 people have died from illnesses related to vaping, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.
Youth vaping increases as tobacco use drops
The release of the data comes as scrutiny over vaping products is on the rise, mostly due to a multistate outbreak of lung illnesses.
Juul halts sales of fruit, dessert-flavored pods for e-cigarettes
Juul Labs will stop selling fruit and dessert flavors for its electronic cigarettes.
Attorney General Ashley Moody launches major investigation into vaping companies that do business in Florida
“As a mother, I cannot sit on the sidelines while underage vaping skyrockets and our next generation becomes addicted to nicotine," Moody said.