Fruit Vapes for Adults? A Warning

Summary

The FDA just approved its first fruit-flavored vapes — aimed at helping adult smokers quit — but new research shows they’re no better than plain tobacco ones. Health experts are alarmed, warning these sweet flavors could lure teens back into vaping, reversing recent progress. With rising reports of respiratory issues and nicotine’s devastating impact on d…

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The FDA just approved its first fruit-flavored vapes — aimed at helping adult smokers quit — but new research shows they’re no better than plain tobacco ones. Health experts are alarmed, warning these sweet flavors could lure teens back into vaping, reversing recent progress. With rising reports of respiratory issues and nicotine’s devastating impact on developing brains, the risks are real. Teens already struggling with vaping need support — from counseling to medication — and open, nonjudgment

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