New study finds e-liquids in vapes increases susceptibility to virus that spreads COVID
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Those who vape are susceptible to infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that spreads COVID-19 and…
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Bellevue follows lead of neighboring Dayton, takes first steps toward city-wide indoor smoking ban
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The City of Bellevue listened to the first reading of an ordinance last month…
Kentucky to receive $14 million as share of JUUL settlement; no promoting to underage youth
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Attorney General Daniel Cameron has announced that the $434.9 million multi-state settlement with an e-cigarette…
FDA Tobacco Survey: Official ‘deeply concerned’ about widespread use of e-cigs by America’s youth
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released…
Benjamin Gies: Its time for the FDA to take steps to remove e-cigarette and vaping products from market
For the first time in more than a year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) got a permanent leader when…
Study finds electronic smoking devices don’t help smokers stay off combustable cigarettes
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Switching to electronic cigarettes doesn’t help smokers stay off traditional cigarettes, according to a…
St. Elizabeth’s ‘Sadie the Science Lady’ video series aims to educate kids about danger of e-cigarettes
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has launched “Sadie the Science Lady,” a unique 13-video series focused on educating students ages 8-14 about…
Alicia Whatley: Promoting cessation to end teen vaping — as usage of e-cigarettes has surged
In Kentucky, rates of youth cigarette smoking have been decreasing, but the usage of e-cigarettes has surged. The percentage of 12th grade…
Commentary: Three reasons why health advocates just won’t leave ‘vape’ retailers, makers alone
By Ben Chandler, Terry Brooks, Ed.D., Ashli Watts and Brent Wright, M.D. Manufacturers and retailers who sell Juul and…
Smoke-free advocates rally in Frankfort for measures to decrease soaring youth use of e-cigarettes
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s Coalition for a Smoke-free Tomorrow rallied in Frankfort this week to call on…
Age to buy tobacco is 21 thanks to federal legislation; state law pending, health advocates are pleased
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The minimum age to buy tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, is now 21. Legislation…
Wide range of issues discussed at annual Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus forum at Gateway CTC
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor An overflow crowd of more than 150 constituents joined members of the Northern Kentucky…
Senators McConnell, Kaine secure legislation to increase age to purchase tobacco products to 21
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has announced that he successfully secured the Tobacco-Free Youth Act in the Fiscal…
NKY Chamber of Commerce Government Forum focuses on concerns about vaping epidemic
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Government Forum November 25, to discuss…
Free service offered by state is aimed at helping teens quit vaping, smoking — My Life, My Quit
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is launching a free service…
Northern Kentucky Health Department warns of severe lung illness related to e-cigarette use/vaping
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating over 200 potential cases of severe lung illness in at…
Youths using e-cigs more likely to try marijuana; connection increased with refillable e-cig pods
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The first death attributed to vaping occurred on Friday in Illinois. A man between 17-38 years old had…
FDA probes 127 reports of seizures or other symptoms possibly related to e-cigarettes
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating 127 reports of seizures, tremors, fainting or…
Healthy Headlines: Vaping, JUULing, e-Cigarettes—by any name they pose a real danger to children
St. Elizabeth Healthcare e-Cigarettes have been around since 2006, and by that name most people assume there is nicotine in…
Representatives Moser, Miller plan to pre-file bill taxing e-cigarettes in 2020 session; to curb youth use
“In the last year and a half, I went to 3 proms, 2 homecomings, graduated high school, got a job,…
Janie Heath: It’s time for bold steps to keep e-cigarettes out of the hands of kids
On June 17, CVS Health committed to overturning youth e-cigarette use at a whole new level: The retail and health…
‘I Just Didn’t Know’: KY students share what they’ve learned about dangers of e-cigarettes for youth
A Kentucky peer education campaign is designed to debunk the false beliefs held by many adolescents and teens that using…
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