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Vaping Linked to Fatal Lung Cancer in Case Report
A new case report published in the American Journal of Case Reports has detailed the death of a 51-year-old New Jersey man from an aggressive lung cancer, with his doctors suggesting his decade-plus history of vaping likely contributed to the disease. While a direct causative link cannot be definitively confirmed from a single case, the report highlights…
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Vaping During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Maternal and Newborn Problems by Over 50%
A major new systematic review and meta-analysis has found that using e-cigarettes during pregnancy is associated with an approximate 50% increase in the odds of adverse outcomes for both the mother and the newborn. This comprehensive study, which pooled the results of 25 studies published as of July 2024, adds to a growing body of…
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The Smoking Comeback: Why an Old Habit is Trending Again
For decades, the lit cigarette on screen was a powerful symbol – it conveyed noirish danger, cool detachment, and sophisticated rebellion. Think Humphrey Bogart shrouded in smoke or the edgy aesthetic of a David Lynch film. Then came the public health reckoning. A tidal wave of lawsuits, visceral anti-smoking campaigns, widespread public smoking bans, and…
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The Link Between Smoking, Vaping, and GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive condition characterized by the frequent backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus, causing symptoms like heartburn, regurgitation, and chest pain. While diet and lifestyle factors are often discussed as primary triggers, a significant and often overlooked risk factor is smoking. A growing body of evidence demonstrates that…
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New Nicotine Study Reveals Heart Risks from Vaping
New research from the Huntington Medical Research Institutes (HMRI) in Pasadena has uncovered a previously under-recognized danger of nicotine, suggesting it may quietly damage the heart at a cellular level, not just the lungs. The study, particularly relevant as youth vaping often sees a surge during summer months, details how nicotine triggers harmful changes within…
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‘Popcorn Lung’: The Vaping-Linked Disease with No Cure
The term “popcorn lung” might sound innocuous, but it refers to a serious and irreversible lung disease known medically as bronchiolitis obliterans. This rare but progressive condition has recently gained attention due to its potential link with the use of electronic cigarettes, or vapes. Understanding this disease, its symptoms, and its connection to vaping is…
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Beyond the Vapor Cloud: 8 Ways Vaping Could Be Harming Your Body
Electronic cigarettes, or vapes, have surged in popularity, with millions worldwide using them regularly. Many turn to vaping as a perceived safer alternative to traditional smoking, or as a way to quit tobacco altogether. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that while e-cigarettes might be less harmful than combustible cigarettes in some respects, they…
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How Smoking Causes Wrinkles and Why Quitting Can Help Your Skin Recover
The health consequences of smoking are widely publicized, from lung disease to heart conditions. However, the detrimental impact of tobacco use extends visibly to your body’s largest organ: your skin. Smoking is a significant contributor to premature aging, including the development of wrinkles, loss of firmness, and changes in skin tone. Understanding how smoking accelerates…
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Health Timeline: What Happens When You Quit Smoking?
Quitting smoking is one of the most impactful decisions you can make for your health, regardless of how long you’ve smoked. The harmful effects of tobacco are extensive, releasing thousands of chemicals that damage not only your lungs but also your heart, blood vessels, and nearly every other organ system. The encouraging news is that…
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Does Vaping Cause Cancer? Risks & Carcinogens
The question of whether vaping causes cancer is a significant public health concern, and the straightforward answer is: we don’t have the decades of research that exist for traditional cigarettes, so the long-term picture isn’t fully clear. However, what scientific evidence does show is that e-cigarette aerosol – the vapor inhaled and exhaled – contains…
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