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Nicotine-Free Vaping in Pregnancy May Affect Fetal Skull
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…
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Disposable Vape Might Be Full of Lead, New Study Warns
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…
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Nicotine Pouch Poisonings in Young Children Surge: Study Finds
Oral nicotine pouches are a rapidly growing cause of nicotine poisoning in young children, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio analyzed over a decade of data on more than 134,000 cases of accidental nicotine ingestion by children under six, finding that while most exposure types…
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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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Study Finds Tobacco Killed 7M People in 2023
Exposure to tobacco was responsible for the deaths of more than 7 million people worldwide in 2023, reinforcing its status as a leading global health threat. The new estimates, based on data from the Global Burden of Disease study, were presented at the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin. The findings highlight a concerning…
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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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