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A new study released in the journal, Rheumatology, reveals there may be a link between autoimmune disease and those exposed to secondhand smoke as children. Several studies have already linked smokers’ habits to higher incidents of autoimmune disease, particularly Rheumatoid Arthritis, but few have sought to establish a link with …

As you likely know, the Trump administration has been in a battle of tariffs with China in recent weeks. Could this trade war affect your vaping habit? Experts seem to think so. The administration’s threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on $200 billion worth of products imported from China would …

Golden Developing Solutions, Inc. announced today a purchase order for CBD oils from “a major distributor…of Snack Foods and Accessories to the Convenience and Gas Station Market.” This announcement comes only two months after the launch of PuraVidaVitamins.com. Pura Vida Vitamins, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Golden Developing …

A UK science and technology committee recently advised Parliament to lessen vaping restrictions, The Times first reported today. Currently, The UK restricts vaping in various public or common spaces. Like smoking, vaping is off limits in places like buses, trains, and mental health facilities. The committee warns that legislating vapes …

New research suggests e-cigarette vapor causes inflamed cells in the lung, BBC News reports. Dr. David Thickett, of the University of Birmingham in the UK, and his team, published their unique, small study in the journal Thorax this month. They say prior studies focused on e-cigarette liquid before being vaped. …

CBD product sales are up. This year, the FDA approved a CBD oil drug to treat infantile epilepsy. State legislators adapt or write drug bills to address mounting evidence that cannabidiol provides medicinal remedy for a broad spectrum of ailments. Depression, anxiety, arthritis, and even cancer are some of the …

We have all done it, scraped as much peanut butter or mayonnaise as possible out of the jar, and then simply tossed the smelly, cruddy jar into the recycling. Someone must clean that before it goes through, we may think to ourselves. No. No one does. Recycling centers often do …

Mississippi authorities recently arrested a number of smoke shop employees for selling illegal vape products, Clarion Ledger reports. Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN) Director, John Dowdy, confirmed seizure of over 24,000 units of products commonly referred to as “spice.” Unlike the crumbling plant matter in airtight pouches, however, MBN reported …

A recent study found e-cigarette vapor particles dissipate from the air in a room in a matter of seconds, compared to combustible cigarette smoke. Researchers from Kaunas University of Technology in Lithuania, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, ETH Zurich, and Fontem Ventures (of Blu e-cigarettes) collaborated …

Vape juice contains nicotine, typically. Most of us are well aware, since we mostly use vapes to quit or augment a cigarette habit. Research continues to suggest vaping is less harmful than smoking combustible cigarettes, so we vape. We also get the benefit in vaping various flavored liquids, since the …

In 2017, Florida became the first state in the south to pass medicinal marijuana legislation of its kind. While states such as Alabama had passed strict CBD legislation for those with certain conditions, no southern state had legalized marijuana itself in any form. The nation, of course, was shocked. The …

Upon entering a vape store, customers usually find vaporizers for every occasion. Looking for something slim that can go in your pocket? A vape pen is likely ideal, with no or very few buttons, and its ease of use. Looking for something to enjoy with a group of friends in …

Researchers from the Universities of Pennsylvania and Southern California recently conducted a longitudinal study on adolescent nicotine and cannabis use. Teens who vape or smoke hookah are up to four times more likely to use cannabis later, the study found. Results were published in the journal, Pediatrics. In fall of …

Tucson, Arizona may be the next US city to introduce legislation to raise the legal smoking age from 18 to 21, local news outlets recently reported. Currently, the legal age to purchase and use tobacco products is 18. According to the FDA, vapes are classified as “noncombustible tobacco products” and …

The Juul brand pod vape continues to make headlines in major vaping industry news. Juul Labs Inc. retains well over half the market share of US vape sales, despite consistent media controversy and increased localized scrutiny around the US. Juul executives must be familiar with Spiderman, acting on Uncle Ben’s …

Smoking tastes disgusting. Menthol cigarettes are perhaps the compromise to that point. Even so, menthol cigarettes are still cigarettes, and thus, are disgusting. As cessation techniques go, using a vape to transition from or quit smoking tastes better. Sure, there are tobacco-flavored vape juices. I’ve already expressed my thoughts on …

British American Tobacco has sought purchase of the South African vape company, Twisp. While the transaction initiated in January, the merger has still not been approved by the South African Competition Tribunal. On July 26th, a South African Competition Commission issued a statement disapproving of the merger. The Commission cited …

Of late, vaping has skyrocketed in the US market. Juul has overtaken 60% of the market share on e-cigarette and vape device sales. Researchers continue to study and argue for the positive effects of vape use, compared to smoking conventional cigarettes. Even celebrity endorsements and signature product lines are in …

On a recent episode of Joe Rogan’s MMA show, the conversation with Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen turned to e-cigarettes. Joe wasn’t too impressed when he found out about the recent lawsuit by Juul users alleging that the company got them hooked on nicotine. He had the following to say …

About a week ago, Juul Labs – the world’s most popular electronic cigarette brand currently holding over 60% market share – made an announcement to further drive their namesake device into the hands of many of those looking to trade traditional smoking for something more modern. Juul Labs is bringing …

In the latest episode of comedian Theo Von’s hilarious podcast, he opens up fan mail and receives a very thoughtful gift from a fan: a Juul e-cigarette. He seems pretty excited about the gift, claiming that it’s going to help him quit smoking. I don’t know if I’m being premature …

Tomorrow, the FDA ends its comments period in the potential federal flavored e-juice bans for vapes. Originally intending to have ended the comments period last month, the FDA reconsidered and kept the option open for an extra 30 days after the passing of Proposition E in San Francisco in June. …

The co-pilot on an Air China plane decided that a commercial flight from Hong Kong to the Chinese city of Dalian was the PERFECT time to start chuckin’ clouds. Unfortunately, the cloud situation got a little bit out of control. The BBC reports that the pilot accidentally turned off the air …

Vaping has sustained economic growth and increased public endorsement over the last few years. Given the similarly increased scrutiny of leaf tobacco and combustible cigarettes, more folks than ever are looking to a nicotine alternative to help curb their former habit. Research efforts are ongoing to determine the efficacy of …

Vaping is a continued trend on the rise around the world. It has become one of the most popular smoking alternatives, has earned celebrity endorsements, and has even become hugely popular among teens thanks to companies like Juul (read our review here). Yet, vaping is far from the only smoking alternative …

Remember street vendors in major cities claiming to have genuine Ray Ban sunglasses, Louis Vuitton and Coach handbags, or Rolex watches? If not in real life, you have almost certainly at least seen them in film and television. Art imitating life. Counterfeiting is far from a new practice in free …

Over the last decade, e-cigarette use, called vaping, has risen dramatically across the US. There are arguments from advocates and detractors alike about the potential effects of vaping versus smoking combustible tobacco cigarettes. Vaping has a relatively short history compared to the long and sordid story of the rise and …

Studies on the effects of vaping continue to be conducted, year after year, to essentially the same base result. Researchers explicate the chemical composition of e-liquid and the risks of inhalation of e-cigarette vapor at the high temperatures some vape mods achieve. On the other hand, however, vaping is being …

Last year, city supervisors in San Francisco attempted a full ban of flavored vaping liquids and menthol cigarettes. In fact, the official ordinance states that all “flavored tobacco products” are prohibited from sale in the city. The ban ultimately includes any tobacco product marketed with particular verbiage to claim the …

Modern culture has produced some obscure and seemingly ridiculous trends. From fad to faux pas, where there’s a quick buck to be made, and a potential shot at even minute stardom within a particular community, folks seem to latch on to whatever is the newest hype that will net them …