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U.S. official expects 'hundreds more' cases of vaping illness

U.S. official expects 'hundreds more' cases of vaping illness

A CDC official told a congressional subcommittee that she believes "hundreds more" lung illnesses have been reported to health authorities since last Thursday, when the CDC put the tally at 530 confirmed and probable cases. Nine deaths have been reported.
by The Associated Press

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Walmart to stop selling electronic cigarettes at its stores

Walmart to stop selling electronic cigarettes at its stores

Walmart said Friday that it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam's Clubs in the wake of a string of several hundred mysterious illnesses and eight vaping-related deaths.
by The Associated Press

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Hennepin County attorney statement on Narcan alarms overdose-prevention advocates

Hennepin County attorney statement on Narcan alarms overdose-prevention advocates

Advocates and physicians say the prosecutor’s office mischaracterized the effects of naloxone, and that the agency’s words could cause people to fear the life-saving medication.
by Jon Collins

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Millions watch U of M doctor tell teens not to vape

Millions watch U of M doctor tell teens not to vape

A University of Minnesota medical school resident is taking her message about the dangers of vaping to where teens may be most likely to see it — on the TikTok video-based social media app.
by Tim Nelson

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As vaping illnesses rise, doctors warn of possible 'irreversible damage' to lungs

As vaping illnesses rise, doctors warn of possible 'irreversible damage' to lungs

With more than 500 cases of acute vaping illness reported, doctors worry about the long-term effects on patients' lungs. And federal agencies still don't know what's behind the outbreak.
by Allison Aubrey

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