Nitrous oxide, also known as 'laughing gas' or 'whip-its,' is surging in popularity among teenagers and young adults. Dr.

It’s called nitrous oxide. You may know it as laughing gas. Dentists use it for pain relief. Others use it for a quick high. You can buy it legally. Social media promotes it, and it’s widely available ...

Measures to tackle nitrous oxide use among young people and children should be included in the forthcoming national drug ...

Nitrous oxide is known as the chemical compound used in dental procedures to reduce pain. But the FDA is warning of its abuse ...

Minnesota lawmakers are working to become only the second to ban nitrous oxide - or "whippet" - canister sales.

A common sedative sometimes taken to get high is becoming deadlier. Research out this week finds that annual U.S. deaths caused by nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas or whippits, have ...

Among the obstacles to curbing the drug's use are retailers and online influencers who promote nitrous oxide products to ...

During an 11-month period, the DA filed charges in three fatality cases involving the use, or suspected use, of nitrous oxide. Comparatively, prosecutors filed no nitrous oxide or suspected nitrous ...

There is a rise in DUI cases involving nitrous oxide, or "whippets," including three fatalities in San Diego County, the DA's Office said.

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — It’s not hard to find a smoke shop these days. From city corners to neighborhoods, they’re popping up everywhere and many sell e-cigarettes, vape products, cigars, ...

Every party needs balloons. These just happen to be filled with laughing gas. “We don’t do it that often. It’s funny for about 30 seconds,” said a concertgoer outside Red Rocks Amphitheatre, who was ...