/tags/e-cigarettes e-cigarettes en-US Copyright Mon, 12 Oct 2020 21:19:50 GMT /health/2020-10-12/24-of-adults-in-nky-are-smokers-research-shows Research shows more than a fifth of adults in Northern Kentucky are smokers. That's according to the Greater Cincinnati Adult Tobacco Survey.Megan… Mon, 12 Oct 2020 21:19:50 GMT /health/2020-10-12/24-of-adults-in-nky-are-smokers-research-shows Cory Sharber /local-news/2020-01-13/anti-vaping-rally-scheduled-for-tuesday-as-organizers-propose-tax With vaping rates quadrupling among Kentucky teens, the Coalition for A Smoke-Free Tomorrow is holding a news conference and rally Tuesday at the Capitol… Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:34:51 GMT /local-news/2020-01-13/anti-vaping-rally-scheduled-for-tuesday-as-organizers-propose-tax Ann Thompson /ohio-news/2019-09-04/ohio-investigating-more-vaping-related-illnesses The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is confirming three reports of severe pulmonary illness are likely caused by vaping and it is investigating 11 more… Wed, 04 Sep 2019 18:43:13 GMT /ohio-news/2019-09-04/ohio-investigating-more-vaping-related-illnesses Tana Weingartner /politics/2019-07-23/kentucky-lawmakers-propose-e-cigarette-tax Come next year, Kentucky lawmakers will be asked to enact an excise tax on electronic cigarettes. The proposal calls for a tax on vaping products and e... Tue, 23 Jul 2019 22:02:34 GMT /politics/2019-07-23/kentucky-lawmakers-propose-e-cigarette-tax Stu Johnson (KPR) /health/2019-07-07/new-service-allows-teens-to-call-text-for-help-quitting-e-cigarettes-and-tobacco A new service launched by the Ohio Department of Health this month offers free, confidential help for people under 18 who are trying to stop using e... Mon, 08 Jul 2019 03:04:28 GMT /health/2019-07-07/new-service-allows-teens-to-call-text-for-help-quitting-e-cigarettes-and-tobacco Kabir Bhatia /health/2019-06-04/youth-and-e-cigarettes-in-indiana-a-panel-conversation Cigarette smoking has declined among middle and high school students for years. But now, e-cigarette sales are rising, with young people using them at... Tue, 04 Jun 2019 14:00:46 GMT /health/2019-06-04/youth-and-e-cigarettes-in-indiana-a-panel-conversation Lauren Bavis, Editor /politics/2019-03-05/indiana-tobacco-legislation-most-proposals-are-dead-two-e-liquid-bills-moving-forward An estimated 21 percent of Hoosiers smoke – one of the highest smoking rates in the country. But of the nine bills related to smoking, cigarettes, and e... Tue, 05 Mar 2019 21:06:28 GMT /politics/2019-03-05/indiana-tobacco-legislation-most-proposals-are-dead-two-e-liquid-bills-moving-forward Becca Costello – WFIU /health/2019-02-25/a-dramatic-rise-in-vaping-among-teens A new study finds vaping of e-cigarettes among teens is up dramatically. The survey of substance use among high school students shows 21 percent of… Mon, 25 Feb 2019 09:01:00 GMT /health/2019-02-25/a-dramatic-rise-in-vaping-among-teens Michael Monks /health/2018-10-04/health-advocate-says-kentucky-can-do-more-to-prevent-smoking-related-illnesses The leader of a health advocacy group says Kentucky isn’t investing enough in the prevention of cancer. Ben Chandler, President and CEO of the... Thu, 04 Oct 2018 04:32:24 GMT /health/2018-10-04/health-advocate-says-kentucky-can-do-more-to-prevent-smoking-related-illnesses Lisa Autry /science/2017-05-15/hookah-smoke-kills-lung-cells-the-surprising-reason An ancient practice of southeast Asia is gaining popularity among college and high school students in the United States. While cigarette smoking is on the… Mon, 15 May 2017 08:00:05 GMT /science/2017-05-15/hookah-smoke-kills-lung-cells-the-surprising-reason