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Nicotine Poisonings Surge Among Babies, Young Kids: Study Nicotine Poisonings Surge Among Babies, Young Kids: Study
Nicotine Poisonings Surge Among Babies, Young Kids: Study Poisonings among young children have risen sharply as products like nicotine pouches and vaping liquids become more popular, according to a new study. US poison control centers received 134,663 reports of kids six years old and younger ingesting nicotine from 2010 through 2023, according to the study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday, July 14. In a shorter timeframe, the researchers found that nicotine poisonings rose by more than 760% from 2020 to 2023. The study said that two children died from ingesting e-liquids and 39 suffered "major eff…

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by Chris Spiker
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Stop & Shop Will No Longer Sell Tobacco Products Stop & Shop Will No Longer Sell Tobacco Products
Stop & Shop Will No Longer Sell Tobacco Products Stop & Shop, the supermarket chain with 360 stores throughout the Northeast, said its locations will stop carrying tobacco products at the end of the month.  The chain announced the move on Monday, Aug. 26, after it partnered with the American  American Cancer Society to improve community health, Stop & Shop CEO Gordon Reid said in a statement.  Our responsibility as a grocer goes far beyond our aisles, and we are committed to taking bold steps to help our associates, customers, and communities work towards better health outcomes. From our team of registered diet…

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by Josh Lanier
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Health Officials Issue New Warning On Vaping-Related Illnesses After New Fatalities Health Officials Issue New Warning On Vaping-Related Illnesses After New Fatalities
Health Officials Issue New Warning On Vaping-Related Illnesses After New Fatalities As news comes that a third person has died as a result of complications from vaping, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging people to avoid using e-cigarettes. The CDC said Friday, Sept. 6, that they are also investigating a fourth death possibly linked to vaping, in addition to deaths in Illinois and Oregon, and the latest in Indiana. Officials said as of Friday, the number of people who have come down with a severe lung illness linked to vaping has doubled to 450 possible cases in 33 states. "Although more investigation is needed to determine the vaping agent or agents …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Vaping-Related Illnesses Climb In New York, Including Locally Vaping-Related Illnesses Climb In New York, Including Locally
Vaping-Related Illnesses Climb In New York, Including Locally The number of vaping-associated illnesses is spreading with 25 cases across New York State, including locally. Currently, there are are 10 cases in the western part of the state, four in the Capital Region, four in Dutchess County, three in Westchester County, one on Long Island and three in New York City, said Jill Montag, a public information officer with the State Department of Health. "The vast majority of cases under investigation in New York State involve people who report using THC," said Montag. "However, we are also investigating cases in which people report using both THC and nico…

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by Kathy Reakes