A sixth person has died from an unknown lung illness thought to be linked to vaping, causing officials in the US to urge people to stop.

Sixth vaping-related death in the US

City officials in San Francisco have voted to ban e-cigarettes in an effort to curb underage vaping.

San Francisco set to become first major US city to ban e-cigarettes

Public Health England needs to do more to alert people to the risks of e-cigarettes, experts say.

Philip Morris said the Hold My Light campaign is an 'important next step' in the company’s path to 'ultimately stop selling cigarettes'.

What's the evidence so far for and against the devices? 

Their report calls for regulations on the licensing, prescribing and advertising of vaping to be relaxed.

Hospitals should sell e-cigarettes and remove smoking shelters from their grounds, health officials have said.


In laboratory tests, mice exposed to e-cigarette smoke had higher levels of DNA damage than those breathing normal filtered air.

They are so concerned by the number of injuries smokers have obtained using the devices, that they have contacted trading standards.

People trying e-cigarettes has doubled in number over two years, new research suggests.

An NHS trust in England has lifted its blanket ban on e-cigarettes on-site after a health regulator suggested they are safer than tobacco.

ITV News takes a look at some of the issues surrounding the electronic smoking devices.

Experts want to see e-cigs handed out to smokers on the NHS, after a review claims vaping "removes all the risks" smoking poses to health.


Flavours such as menthol, cherry and coffee contain high levels of chemicals which can cause respiratory problems, researchers warn.

A survey showing the number of 14-17 years olds who have tried the products has raised questions about their appeal to young people.