Each item in this collection has a story, and further represents a significant time or event in tobacco history
Two brothers in Wisconsin, where many of the initial illnesses first surfaced, were arrested last week in connection with the illegal production and sale of THC-infused vaping cartridges that may be linked to lung illnesses
In particular, a 2011 study published in the journal Science showed that nicotine enhances the activity of pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons in the hypothalamus, which are known to reduce appetite
For example, vaping is restricted in major countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Venezuela, while there are no definite laws in nations like Peru and Colombia
According to the CDC, e-cigarette use among high school students increased from 1.5% in 2011 to a peak of 27.5% in 2019 before dropping slightly to 19.6% in 2020