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Smokers Say E-Cigs Are Just 'Cooler' than Other Inhalers
By Bahar Gholipour published
Nicotine inhalers, which are devices similar to electronic cigarettes, have existed for years, but they were just not cool enough to catch on, researchers say.
4 Myths About E-Cigarettes
By Anne Harding published
E-cigarettes are touted as being safer than regular cigarettes, but can these devices actually help people quit smoking? Here's a look at the truth behind some claims about e-cigarettes.
Poisoning from E-Cigarettes on the Rise
By Bahar Gholipour published
Researchers found a steady and rapid increase in the number of calls to poison control centers about e-cigarettes and the liquid nicotine used in them, according to the report.
E-Cigarettes May Not Help Smokers Quit
By Rachael Rettner published
Although electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have been marketing as a way to help people quit smoking, a new study finds no evidence to support this claim.
E-Cigarettes Are 'Aggravating' Teen Smoking Epidemic, Study Suggests
By Rachael Rettner published
Although e-cigarettes have been marketed as a way to help people quit smoking, a new study finds that teens who use the products often smoke regular cigarettes as well.
E-Cigarettes Just More Smoke and Mirrors, Doctors Say
By Christopher Wanjek published
E-cigarettes are increasingly popular, pitched by the industry as a safe alternative to traditional cigarettes, but they're just as addictive and harmful in other ways, studies show.
E-Cigarettes and Hookahs Rise in Teen Popularity
By Rachael Rettner published
Unconventional smoking products such as electronic cigarettes and hookahs are becoming more popular among U.S. teens, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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