MAIT cells are activated by a protein called MR1 that is found in almost every cell of the body. MR1 recognizes chemicals produced by bacteria and presents them at the surface of infected cells in order to activate MAIT cells and initiate an immune response. “While we know that smoke fr...
involving over four million individuals, found increased risks of lung cancer and related deaths among e-cigarette users, particularly among those who had quit smoking five or more years prior.
with VG only options. Also, there has recently been a reddit discussion specifically about tobacco flavors that don’t suck. So, for those who really want the tobacco flavor, it might be worth a read. So for those of you, who just really want your tobacco flavors, check out some of th...
Vaping has been hailed as an excellent cessation tool to stop people from smoking, which has seen millions of people worldwide adopt the habit. However, many people do not understand that there are still risks involved with vaping, and it may still damage your health. There are many spurious...
The study was advertised in online forums, including Craigslist, Reddit, and myUSC (http://my.usc.edu), and on social media (Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook). Also, flyers and leaflets were used to advertise the study in local colleges, universities, and vape shops. Furthermore, an onli...
We previously coveredanother group of Johns Hopkins researchers who recruited vapersto help participate in a study. They found subjects in much the same way, but went a step further and also advertised on Reddit. That article contained several good suggestions for vapers considering participation in...
ShareTweetRedditIt seems all you need to successfully attack vaping these days is a superficial press release. Never mind scientific evidence, research methodology and all that other boring stuff, just state some negative impacts of using electronic cigarettes and you’re all set for heavy media ...
Jamie Hartmann-Boyce is an assistant professor of health policy and management in the UMass Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences and a Cochrane editor. Credit: UMass Amherst Other individuals, particularly young people who have never smoked, begin vaping and may face health risks or...
“Vapes were initially marketed as a potential solution to tobacco smoking with claims that they could be a less harmful alternative. While we are still trying to fully grasp the long-term effects of vaping on physical and mental health, our study shows vapes are exposing youth to nicotine and...
In the meantime, the public should heed what leading medical organizations and public health agencies are saying about the dangers of vaping. “Everyone should recognize that vaping is not without potential risks, including life-threatening risks, and I think our research supports that,” he...