Vaping After Quitting Smoking: A Potential Path to Lung Cancer
A significant study finds that ex-smokers using e-cigarettes have a higher risk of lung cancer and mortality compared to non-users, emphasizing the dangers of vaping…
E-Cigarettes News
E-cigarettes, also known as electronic cigarettes or vapes, are handheld devices that simulate the experience of smoking tobacco. They work by heating a liquid (commonly referred to as e-liquid or vape juice) that typically contains nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals to create an aerosol, which the user inhales. Introduced in the early 2000s, e-cigarettes have been marketed as a less harmful alternative to conventional cigarettes, potentially aiding in smoking cessation. However, their impact on health is still a subject of ongoing research and debate. While e-cigarettes are generally agreed to contain fewer toxic substances than traditional cigarettes, they are not free of health risks and have been linked to respiratory and cardiovascular issues. The rise in e-cigarette use, particularly among young people, has also raised concerns about nicotine addiction and the potential for e-cigarettes to serve as a gateway to traditional tobacco use. Regulatory responses vary globally, with some countries embracing them as harm reduction tools and others imposing strict regulations.
Breaking Free: A Plant-Based Medication Helps People Quit Vaping
Recent research indicates cytisinicline may effectively help individuals quit vaping, with a trial showing promising results in doubling cessation rates compared to a placebo. Eleven…
Warning: Study Shows Vaping Additives Harm a Vital Membrane in the Lungs
Vitamin E binds itself to the pulmonary surfactant, inhibiting gas exchange and lung stability. The health risks associated with consumption of tobacco and cannabis products…
Vaping’s Hidden Hazard: Study Questions Safety of Nicotine Inhalation
E-cigarettes that use pods with higher nicotine concentrations are more likely to cause an irregular heartbeat. As the new year begins, individuals who smoke or…
Groundbreaking Study Debunks E-Cigarettes As Smoking Gateway
The most comprehensive study to date investigating whether e-cigarettes examining if e-cigarettes serve as a gateway into or out of smoking, reveals that, on a…
New Study: Vaping Can Increase Teenagers Risk of Asthma
The research underscores the urgency for developing approaches to address the rising incidence of e-cigarette consumption and its adverse health effects. A recent study from…
E-Cigarette Alert: New Report Uncovers Escalating Health Risks
The American Heart Association’s new scientific statement presents an overview of the existing research on the health implications of e-cigarette use and emphasizes the need…
New Harmful Effects of Vaping: Study Finds Lung Inflammation Worse in E-Cigarette Users Than Smokers
A recent study, published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, has found that individuals who use electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, experience greater lung inflammation compared…
The FDA Failed – Banning Fruity Flavors Did Not Stop Vaping
On February 6, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented a ban on the sale of many flavored e-cigarettes, with some exceptions. However,…
Using Vapes May Increase Risk of Developing Dental Cavities
Researchers say e-cigarettes and similar vaping devices are associated with a higher risk for cavities. A vaping habit could end up leading to a tarnished…
Research Shows E-Cigarettes Cause Cardiac Arrhythmias – Can Be “Worse Than Conventional Cigarettes”
Some cardiac effects of e-cigarette ingredients are similar to or worse than conventional cigarettes. Exposure to e-cigarette aerosols can cause heart arrhythmias in animal models…
E-Cigarettes About Twice As Effective as Nicotine Patches in Helping Pregnant Women Quit Smoking
Electronic cigarettes may be more successful than nicotine patches in assisting pregnant women to stop smoking while being just as safe. It is not a…
You May Have Misconceptions About E-Cigarettes – Many Doctors Do Too
Most doctors want more evidence on safety and effectiveness before recommending them as an alternative to cigarette smoking. Many physicians incorrectly believe all tobacco products…
More Evidence That Vaping E-Cigarettes Contributes to Gum Disease
Research confirms unique community of bacteria and immune responses among people who use e-cigarettes. A series of new studies by researchers at NYU College of…
Battery-Free, Wearable Sensor Measures Airborne Nicotine Exposure From E-Cigarettes
Some studies have shown that nicotine, an addictive substance in electronic cigarettes, increases the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disorders. But to get a full…
More Likely To Relapse: E-Cigarettes Don’t Help Smokers Stay off Cigarettes
Cigarette smokers who quit smoking but substitute e-cigarettes, or other tobacco products, are more likely to relapse. The United States Centers for Disease Control and…
Vaping Just Once Raises Oxidative Stress Levels in Healthy Nonsmokers – Increases Disease Risk
New study findings ‘are clear, unambiguous and concerning,’ UCLA researcher says. The risk that both tobacco and electronic cigarettes can pose to regular smokers’ health…
Vape Aerosol Has Minimal Impact on Gene Expression in Human Lung Tissue Compared to Cigarette Smoke
A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Toxicological Research & Application shows acute exposure of a 3D human bronchial tissue model to e-cigarette aerosol…