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Uranium and lead vaping study instead reveals pitfall of flimsy research

Unusually high levels of lead and uranium has been found in the urine of teenagers who frequently use e-cigarettes. But experts have warned that, due to research flaws, not enough has been done to ensure the link isn't just smoke and mirrors.

Frequent Vaping in Teens Tied to Higher Toxic Metal Exposure

TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Teens who vape frequently have higher exposure to toxic metals, according to a study published online April 29 in Tobacco Control. Andrew Kochvar, from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, and colleagues used data from wave 5 of the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study

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Teen Vaping Linked to Higher Lead, Uranium Levels

Use poses potential harm for brain and organ development, researchers say

Another Teen Vaping Danger: Toxic Lead, Uranium

Omaha police arrest second man in shooting that injured 2 people

Omaha police have arrested a second man in relation to a shooting that injured two people earlier this month.

Teens who vape exposed to toxic lead, uranium, study shows

Teens who vape frequently are exposing themselves to harmful metals like lead and uranium, a new study finds.

Second man arrested in connection with shooting in Benson

An Omaha man became the second person arrested in connection with the shooting of two men in the Benson business district.

Multiple Tornadoes Hit Nebraska and Iowa, Leaving Trails of Damage

Relative identifies man who died in Minden, Iowa, tornado

A 63-year-old Minden, Iowa, man died Saturday in an Omaha hospital as the result of injuries he received in the tornado.