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Depression Rates Spike in Teen Smokers
By Rachael Rettner published
Teens who smoke have experienced a spike in depression in recent years, according to a new study.

Why Do People Vape? Reasons Have Changed
By Sara G. Miller published
The reasons people use e-cigarettes are shifting, with fewer using them as a way to quit smoking, and more using them as to a way to boost their social image, a new study finds.

E-Cig Risk: Teens Who Vape More Likely to Start Smoking Tobacco
By Rachael Rettner published
Teens who "vape" in high school are at increased risk for using tobacco cigarettes in the future.

Live and Let Die: James Bond's Smoking Habits Over the Years
By Sara G. Miller published
When it comes to vices, James Bond may be known for martinis, but a new study finds that he's been quite the smoker as well.

Child Swallows E-Cig Liquid After Medication Mix-Up
By Rachael Rettner published
A 6-year-old girl experienced severe nicotine poisoning after her parents accidentally gave her liquid nicotine instead of a pain reliever.

Are E-Cig Injuries Exploding Upward?
By Sara G. Miller published
Injuries from exploding e-cigarettes appear to be on the rise, according to a new analysis from a Seattle hospital.

What's Causing E-Cigs' Trail of Injuries?
By Sara G. Miller published
An e-cig explosion left a man with a gaping hole in his tongue — but it's far from the first injury caused by a vaping explosion.
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