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Category: Quit Vaping
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Vaping Dangers: Heavy Metals & Heart Risks Warned by Experts
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…
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Disposable Vapes May Be More Toxic Than Cigarettes Regarding Heavy Metals
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…
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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 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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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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Vaping Damages Your Oral Health: Peru Experts Warn
Although vaping is often marketed as a “less harmful” alternative to traditional cigarettes, dental specialists in Peru are sounding the alarm about its serious consequences for oral health. Dry mouth, cavities, gum inflammation, and bad breath are increasingly common complications linked to e-cigarette use, particularly among adolescents and young adults who are adopting these devices…
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Study Warns of Sweetener Neotame in Popular Flavored E-Cigarettes
A new scientific study has found that a majority of popular flavored e-cigarettes contain neotame, an artificial sweetener approximately 13,000 times sweeter than sugar. Researchers from Yale University School of Medicine and Duke University analyzed 73 flavored e-cigarette products and detected neotame in 57 of them. Companies reportedly use neotame due to its thermal stability…