Category: Quit Vaping

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…

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…

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…

A new study has raised concerns about the safety of vaping during pregnancy, suggesting that exposure to the common base ingredients in e-cigarette aerosol – even without nicotine – may alter the shape of a developing baby’s skull. The research, conducted on pregnant mice at Ohio State University and published in the journal PLOS One, found…

A new study from the University of California, Davis, has revealed alarmingly high levels of toxic heavy metals, including lead and nickel, in the aerosol of popular disposable vape brands. The research, published in ACS Central Science, analyzed three widely used disposable vapes: ELFBAR, Esco Bar, and Flum Pebble, raising serious concerns about the safety of…

Experts who have long cautioned about the potential dangers of vaping are once again ringing alarm bells, particularly in the wake of a recent study that found alarmingly high levels of heavy metals in vape aerosol. Researchers from the University of California, Davis, were so surprised by the high levels of metals like lead and…

Some popular disposable e-cigarettes emit toxic heavy metals at levels that surpass those found in traditional cigarettes and older generations of vapes, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The findings, published in the journal ACS Central Science, highlight a significant and previously under-recognized risk associated with these widely used…

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…

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…