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Minnesota Department of Health encourages teens to call 'Norm'

Vaping

New Minnesota lung injury cases have suspected link to vaping

The diagnosis was made more difficult because the symptoms of lung disease can be similar to those of patients with COVID-19, but tests for the virus were negative.
Health

Hidden in plain sight: Can parents spot disguised vaping devices?

There are a variety of vaping devices that have been disguised to look like smartwatches, hoodies, backpacks, and more.
Vaping

Resources for parents and teachers to address vaping

The Center for Disease Control advises to refrain from vaping, while the exact cause of vaping-related illnesses and deaths is determined.
Nation World

US teen vaping numbers climb, fueled by Juul & mint flavor

E-cigarettes typically heat a solution that contains nicotine, which makes cigarettes and e-cigarettes addictive.
News

Hennepin County not taking batteries at recycling sites after vaping device sets fire

Batteries won't be accepted at the county's 86 community drop-sites. Residents now have to take them to centers in Bloomington and Brooklyn Park.
Politics

Lawmakers vow to raise legal tobacco age

Vaping crisis and lung injuries spark renewed sense of urgency over teen vaping and smoking
Local News

Drug Take Back Day expands to include e-cigarettes

"These vaping pens and e-cigarettes in the wrong hands are leading to very dangerous situations for people."
Nation World

Vaping-related illnesses in US still rising, but more slowly

The outbreak is still happening, but the count of new cases has dropped for three straight weeks
Health

3 more charged in Wis. vaping cartridge case

Court documents say the business, run by brothers Jacob and Tyler Huffhines, had 10 workers and produced 4,000 to 5,000 THC vape cartridges a day.
Nation World

Juul halts sales of fruit, dessert flavors for e-cigarettes

Juul will continue selling its most popular flavors: mint and menthol.
Life

Survey: Suicide, vaping and mental health problems are up in MN students in 2019

Alcohol use, sexual activity and marijuana usage rates have fallen, but the rate of long-term mental health issues and emotional problems is rising.