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What Makes an E-Cig Taste Good May Also Make It Toxic
By Cari Nierenberg published
With names like "Banana Pudding," "Blueberry Cinnamon-Streusel Muffin" and "Butter Crunch," the flavoring ingredients in electronic cigarettes sound not only harmless but immensely appealing.
Are 'Heat-Not-Burn' Tobacco Products Safer Than Cigarettes?
By Rachael Rettner published
A new tobacco device, known as IQOS, could soon be sold in the U.S. But is it safer than a regular cigarette? An FDA panel has weighed in.
Teen Cigarette Use Drops, But Marijuana & Vaping Rates Stay High
By Rachael Rettner published
U.S. officials remain concerned about teen marijuana use — which increased in the past year — and vaping, which is common, according to a new survey.
Should People Who Can't Quit Smoking Switch to E-Cigarettes?
By Dan Robitzski published
Switching to e-cigarettes won't solve all the health problems smokers face, but how do they stack up compared to regular cigarettes?
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.
E-Cigarette Smoking May Be Bad for Your Heart
By Stephanie Bucklin published
A new study finds that certain markers for heart disease risk are higher in e-cigarette users than in nonusers.
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.
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