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Travel March 24

Flight passenger slams 'sneaky' travelers who vape in airports: 'You aren't fooling anyone'

Flight passengers have apparently been catching travelers red-handed as they vape inside airports before boarding. A travel industry expert and social media users weigh in.

Travel March 20

Pilot allegedly calls out vaping passenger in cabin-wide announcement: 'One person decided to risk lives'

A traveler who says he or she was flying United Airlines says a passenger who was vaping on the plane prompted the pilot to make an important announcement. Social media users react.

Health March 1

‘I vaped for one year and almost died'

Petrea Mckeithen, 26, only vaped for one year when she nearly died due to both lungs collapsing. She shared the traumatic ordeal in an interview with Fox News Digital.

VIDEO February 28

Woman says her lungs collapsed due to vaping

Petrea Mckeithen, 26, only vaped for one year when she nearly died due to both lungs collapsing. She shared the traumatic ordeal in an interview with Fox News Digital.

Politics February 24

NY lawmaker introduces bill to ban Zyn, other flavored nicotine pouches after FDA's support of product

A New York state lawmaker is proposing a ban on the sale of flavored nicotine pouches, even after the FDA authorized the product as a helpful alternative to cigarettes.

Health February 18

Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here's why

The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.

Politics February 18

South Carolina bill would ban smoking inside cars while children are passengers

A South Carolina group of senators introduced a new bill this week that would ban smoking in a vehicle with a child 12 years or younger present.

Politics February 10

5-figure ad buy urges states to crack down as China floods market with illicit vapes: 'Trump was right'

The Protecting America Initiative has launched a five figure ad encouraging states to follow President Donald Trump's lead and crack down on Chinese vapes flooding the U.S. market.

Opinion January 9

DAVID MARCUS: Biden's war on cigarettes belongs on the ash heap

Columnist and cigarette smoker David Marcus writes that a Biden administration proposal to lower the levels of nicotine in cigarettes is a de facto ban, and ill-advised.

White House January 7

Biden admin working to effectively ban cigarettes in 11th hour proposal a 'gift' to cartels, expert says

A proposed FDA rule could effectively ban cigarettes currently on the market in favor of products with less nicotine. Cartels running the black market could benefit, an expert warns.

Travel January 3

Popular Italian city officially bans cigarette smoking outdoors

The smoking of tobacco products outdoors in Milan, Italy, is now banned as the city moves to improve public health and environment ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Stop Smoking November 17

Some online vape sellers don't comply with regulations to prevent sales to minors, study finds

A UC San Diego study found that online e-cigarette retailers are not sticking to regulations on shipping and flavor restrictions. Researchers and experts discuss the concerning findings.

Reproductive Health November 3

Smoking and vaping can have these detrimental effects on fertility, doctors warn

Smoking and vaping have been proven to have negative effects on male and female fertility. Drs. Courtney Lynch and Theodore Wagener discuss the specific risks associated with the habit.

Health October 30

Mercedes owner goes viral using vape to test vehicle's high-tech air filter

TikToker Sheldon Shuffield posted a viral video puffing his vape into his Mercedes' HEPA filter, and the car flagged the air as "very unhealthy." The creator and a respiratory health expert comment.

VIDEO October 29

Texas man puffs vape smoke into HEPA filter in viral TikTok video

TikToker Sheldon Shuffield went viral for demonstrating how the air filter in his new Mercedes reacted to vape smoke, showing that its effects are "very unhealthy."

VIDEO October 11

Vaping industry advocate warns Democrat crackdown on smoking alternatives could hurt them in November

Tony Abboud, Executive Director of the Vapor Technology Association, spoke to Fox News Digital about “single issue” voters that use smoking alternatives.

Politics August 17

Florida GOP lawmaker wants to ban smoking on streets, but supports legalizing marijuana

Smoking and vaping in public in Florida may soon be a thing of the past if a bill by Florida GOP sate Sen. Joe Gruters becomes law. The bill would be introduced if weed in the state is legalized.

RESPIRATORY HEALTH July 30

Ozempic may help diabetes patients quit smoking, study finds

A study found that smokers with type 2 diabetes taking Ozempic had fewer tobacco-related medical visits and received less help to quit smoking than those on other diabetes drugs.

HEALTH July 13

Half of cancer deaths could have been prevented through lifestyle changes, says American Cancer Society report

As many as 40% of cancer cases — and up to half of cancer-related deaths — could have been prevented, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society. Doctors shared thoughts.

HEALTH July 3

Severe health risks of vaping and e-cigarettes, especially for youth, say experts

Uncover the truth about the health risks of vaping, which includes aerosol from an e-cigarette, a trend that's gaining popularity among teenagers and young adults.

VIDEO June 15

FDA has ‘not done its job’ when it comes to e-cigs, vaping: Tony Abboud

Vapor Technology Association’s Tony Abboud shares his concerns over illegal e-cigarette sales and vaping among young Americans.

HEALTH May 16

Young vaper who required double lung transplant shares warnings as e-cigarette sales rise

Jackson Allard’s parainfluenza escalated to pneumonia, then acute respiratory stress syndrome. After 70 days on life support, the North Dakota man received a double lung transplant.

Minnesota April 25, 2024

Minneapolis ordinance imposes highest minimum cigarette price in America

The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to impose a minimum cigarette price of $15 per pack — the highest in the country.

Kentucky April 18, 2024

Lawsuit challenges Kentucky youth vaping crackdown

A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new Kentucky law intended to curb the use of vape products by minors has been filed in Franklin Circuit Court.

World April 18, 2024

British parliament votes to ban smoking for all people born after 2009

The U.K. House of Commons has voted in favor of banning the purchase of nicotine products for all individuals born after 2009, aiming to create the country's first "smoke-free generation."

U.K. Politics April 16, 2024

UK lawmakers to vote on bill that would outlaw tobacco sale, create 'first smoke-free generation'

United Kingdom lawmakers will debate and vote on a bill that would phase out the legal sale of tobacco entirely by raising the age of sale by one year each year.

HEART HEALTH March 25, 2024

Daily marijuana smokers face higher risk of heart attack, stroke, says American Heart Association study

A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that daily weed smoking could cause complications in heart health. Study authors and heart health experts discuss.

West Virginia March 22, 2024

Smoking with kids in car now illegal under West Virginia law

West Virginia on Friday became the 12th state in the country to ban smoking in vehicles with children present, under a bill approved by Republican Gov. Jim Justice.

New Zealand March 20, 2024

New Zealand to ban disposable e-cigarettes amid surge in youth vaping

New Zealand said it will ban disposable e-cigarettes, or vapes, shortly after repealing a law imposing a lifetime ban on young people buying cigarettes.

New Zealand February 28, 2024

New Zealand officials appeal world-first tobacco ban

Tobacco banning rules were appealed in New Zealand after officials said the law to lessen tobacco accessibility and discourage usage should be approached differently.