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Vaping & Smoking Increase Diabetes Risk, Study Finds
People who use e-cigarettes (vapes), traditional cigarettes, or both, face a significantly increased risk of developing prediabetes and diabetes, according to new research from the University of Georgia (UGA). The study, published in AJPM Focus, highlights that even as e-cigarettes are often marketed as a “safer” alternative, they may carry a hidden peril for metabolic health.…
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Disposable Vapes More Toxic Than Cigarettes in Metal Emissions: Study
In a significant and concerning revelation for public health, a groundbreaking study has found that some popular disposable electronic cigarettes can emit significantly higher concentrations of toxic and carcinogenic metals, including lead, nickel, and antimony, compared to both older e-cigarette models and even traditional combustible cigarettes. The research, conducted by scientists at the University of…
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Can a Neighbor’s Smoking Cause a Stroke? The Dangers of Passive Smoke
A reader recently wrote to our publication with a pressing concern: “I live on the fifth floor of a panel building. My neighbors on the fourth floor smoke in their apartment, and the smell permeates my home through the structures. It makes me feel unwell. Can the smoke from cigarettes, vapes, or other smoking mixtures…
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Vaping & Smoking Linked to Teen Anxiety & Depression: Study
Teenagers who use both e-cigarettes (vapes) and conventional cigarettes are at a greater risk of developing mental health disorders like depression and anxiety, according to a large-scale study published in July in the scientific journal PLOS Mental Health by scientists at West Virginia University. The research underscores the significant psychological risks associated with nicotine use during adolescence.…
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Harmful Fungi Found on Vape Mouthpieces, Study Reveals
A new study has revealed that the mouthpieces of e-cigarettes used by daily vapers can be “abundantly colonized” with an array of fungi, some of which have been linked to lung complications. The research highlights a previously under-explored risk associated with vaping, shifting focus from the chemical constituents of e-liquids to the microbial contaminants that…
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What Vaping Really Does to Your Lungs: A Doctor Explains
Electronic cigarettes, or “vaping,” are often promoted as a modern, healthier alternative to smoking traditional tobacco. While it’s true that vaping avoids the combustion that releases thousands of toxic chemicals in cigarette smoke, the perception of it being a harmless activity is a dangerous misconception. Vaping can cause significant lung injury even with short-term use,…
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Smoking, Vaping & Mental Health: The Hidden Link
For decades, the public health conversation around smoking has centered on its devastating effects on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. However, a growing body of research is now illuminating a powerful and often overlooked connection between the use of both traditional cigarettes and vaping devices and an increased risk of mental health disorders, including anxiety,…
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Vaping Poses Unexpected Dangers to Teeth
Smoking electronic cigarettes can cause significant damage to the oral cavity, warned dental surgeon and periodontist Denis Moiseev in a conversation with Izvestia. He explained that propylene glycol and glycerin, common ingredients in vape aerosol, create a film on teeth and mucous membranes, which becomes a breeding ground for pathogenic bacteria that cause cavities and…
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Flavored Vapes Pose Unique Addiction Risk, Even Without Nicotine
A new study led by researchers at Marshall University reveals that flavor additives commonly used in e-cigarettes can enhance nicotine’s effects on the nervous system and may pose an addiction risk on their own. The research, conducted on mice, found that some flavors, such as vanilla, can directly stimulate one of the brain’s key reward…
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Vaping Increases Risk of Cavities and Gum Disease
The use of electronic cigarettes (vaping) has a comprehensive negative impact on oral tissues, significantly increasing the risk of developing cavities and gum disease, according to Dr. Denis Moiseev, a dental surgeon and periodontist. In an interview with Gazeta.Ru, he explained how vape aerosol components harm oral health. Dr. Moiseev stated that propylene glycol and…
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