Ban on Disposable Vapes in the U.K.

The U.K. is moving to ban disposable vapes to prevent young people from getting hooked on nicotine through colorful, cheap, and flavored products. The government aims to create a smoke-free U.K. by targeting disposable e-cigarettes. Experts acknowledge that while e-cigarettes are safer than smoking, they still carry risks and the long-term health effects are not well understood.

Teen Vaping Prevention in Schools

A New York school district is installing vape detectors in middle school bathrooms to combat teen vaping. The detectors can pick up nicotine, THC, and aggressive behavior, and send alerts to school officials.