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The number of Utahns who have come down with lung disease due to vaping has increased again. The Utah Department of Health said yesterday that there are now 76 confirmed cases of vaping-related illness in the state, five more than were reported at the end of last month...

The Utah Department of Health is delaying the implementation of new rules on the sale of flavored vaping cartridges.  State officials said late yesterday that they are delaying the start of the new rules until October 21st.  They were originally set to begin on Monday.  The n ...

The Utah Department of Health has issued emergency rules involving vaping products and e-cigarettes. Ryan Bartlett of the state's Tobacco and Prevention Control program says he hopes the new rules will open some eyes. Health officials say all retailers selling those products must post notices regarding the danger of using unregulated THC products in their devices...

A recent rise in illnesses related to vaping can be traced to cartridges containing the active ingredient in cannabis. Epidemiologist Keegan McCaffrey of the Utah Department of Health says the department has interviewed more than half of the 71 people in the state who have been affected by the outbreak...

The number of confirmed cases of a vaping-related illness in Utah has risen to 47. Officials for the Utah Department of Health say doctors have diagnosed five more cases since last week, and 22 other suspected cases are under investigation...

Utah lawmakers are pushing forward with numerous ideas to help curb the use of vaping products among youth. State Representative Karianne Lisonbee of Clearfield says it's time to reduce the number of chances vape shop owners get to sell to minors before they finally have their licenses pulled by the state...

Utah health agencies are now treating 28 cases of severe lung disease connected to vaping products. According to the Utah Department of Health, 14 other cases under investigation are potentially related to the epidemic as well. Symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, nausea and vomiting...

Utah health officials are looking hard at vaping-related illnesses after the cases doubled in number. This week, officials said there are 21 cases of severe vaping-related illness in the state, up from 10 cases just a few days ago. They say there are five additional unconfirmed cases...

Five Utahns have been hospitalized with various breathing problems after they had been recently vaping.  According to the Utah Department of Health, all five patients experienced shortness of breath, fatigue, coughing and chest pain over the course of several days before seeking treatment.  ...

There's a new hotline available for teens who want to quit the habit of vaping. Dr. Thomas Ylioja the associate clinical director of health initiatives at National Jewish Health, says "My Life, My Quit" helps teens cope with stress, get through high-pressure social situations and develop a tobacco-free identity for the rest of their lives...