electronic cigarettes, bystanders, health risks, second hand vapingThis works aimed to assess the health risks of e-cigarette use to bystanders. The exhaled breath of 17 volunteers was collected while they were vaping, and the levels of nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerol, formaldehyde, acetal...
Members of the LGBTQ+ community have unique health needs and risks that they have to be aware of to stay healthy. In addition to risks that affect all men and women regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, such as heart disease and cancer, people in the LGBTQ+ community may fac...
E-cigarette use and vaping have been described as safer alternatives to smoking cigarettes, but advocacy groups and some scientists studying the growing trend say those nicotine-containing devices carry known health risks to developing teenage brains -- and some kids are already using them. A new...
"There has also been research indicating that even when nicotine is not present, ingredients in e-cigarettes, particularly flavoring agents, independently carry risks associated with heart and lung diseases in animals. Negative effects of e-cigarettes have been shown through in vitro studies and in ...
One of the most serious health risks associated with vaping is brain damage. Nicotine in e-cigarettes is a highly addictive substance, and it can cause damage to the brain. Studies have shown that people who vape are more likely to experience problems with memory, attention, and learning than...
Around the world, there are persistent and growing health inequalities both between and within countries. The U.K. Government’s flagship policy for a
As of July 1, 2024, nicotine vapes in Australia are regulated as therapeutic goods are only available at pharmacies to help people quit smoking or manage dependence. However, despite the crackdown on vaping well under way, Jade said the health risk associated with electronic cigarettes needed to...
CBD may be dangerous to your health. At least 2,800 people have been hospitalized and at least 68 people in the U.S. have died from lung injury linked to vape pens containing vitamin E acetate. One study found vaping CBD more damaging to the lungs and immune system than vaping nicotine...
The use of e-cigarettes, otherwise known as ‘vaping’, has been increasing at alarming rates among youth and young adults. Although the long-term harms of vaping are still unclear, emerging evidence brings to light potential risks associated with vaping, especially for youth and non-smokers. ...
The known negative health risks of e-cigarette use in youth are increasing. More research is needed to fully grasp the negative impact of e-cigarettes on the heart, but it is known that use can damage heart cells leading to cardiovascular disease. Second hand exposure to the aerosols from e...