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Quitting smoking by age 35 brings your risk of death in line with 'never smokers'

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Smokers who quit, particularly at young ages, show much lower mortality rates than those who continue smoking.

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FDA Targets Mint-, Fruit-Flavored E-Cigarettes to Protect Young Vapers

By Nicoletta Lanese published

The Food and Drug Administration hopes to curb the use of e-cigarettes by minors.

A THC-containing e-cigarette.

There's Mounting Evidence That This Vaping Additive Is Behind Lung Illnesses

By Rachael Rettner published

Officials have more evidence that a chemical called vitamin E acetate is playing a role in the recent vaping outbreak, which has sickened thousands of Americans.

Smoking is the number one cause of preventable death in the U.S., and most smokers say they want to quit.

Does Vaping Have Any Benefits?

By Allison Kurti published

When comparing the dangers of e-cigarettes to cigarettes, some experts believe the health risks of e-cigs are not as serious as those from cigarettes.

A doctor holding a lung X-ray.

Vaping May Cause a Rare Condition Known as 'Popcorn Lung,' New Case Report Suggests

By Rachael Rettner published

A teen in Canada may be the first person to develop "popcorn lung" due to vaping, according to a new report.

Doctors showed an image of the vaping-damaged lungs of the 16-year-old who just received a double-lung transplant.

A Teen's Lungs Were So Badly Damaged from Vaping, He Needed A Double Lung Transplant

By Nicoletta Lanese published

The 17-year-old patient's lungs were so severely inflamed and scarred that they had to be replaced.

E-cigarette products.

This E-cigarette Additive May Be Causing Lung Illnesses in Vaping Outbreak, CDC Says

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published

Vitamin E acetate is a "very strong culprit of concern" in the vaping outbreak.

A doctor holding a lung X-ray.

Vaping Outbreak Death Toll Reaches 33

By Rachael Rettner published

Nearly three dozen people have died from vaping-related lung illnesses as the nationwide outbreak that continues to grow.

A doctor holding a lung X-ray.

Why Are Healthy People Dying From Vaping?

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published

The mysterious vaping outbreak in the U.S. has led to nearly 1,300 lung injuries and 26 deaths as of this week.

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Vaping Outbreak Death Toll Climbs to More Than 2 Dozen

By Rachael Rettner published

More than two dozen people have died in connection with an outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses across the U.S.

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