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Harmful metals in e-cigarettes linked to DNA damage
New York: E-cigarette users are exposed to increased concentrations of potentially harmful levels of metals that are linked to elevated oxidative DNA damage, a new study has found. For the study, published…
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E-cigarette popular on Instagram despite anti-vaping content
New York: Promotional e-cigarette posts on popular photo-sharing platform Instagram outnumber anti-vaping content 10,000 to one, according to a new study. Despite “The Real Cost” awareness campaign launched by the US Food…
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E-cigarettes may raise risk of asthma, bronchitis:
New York: E-cigarette use significantly increases a person’s risk of developing chronic lung diseases like asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, says a new study. The study, published in the…
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Vaping leaves e-cigarette user with rare lung scarring: Study
New York: An e-cigarette user has been diagnosed with a rare form of lung scarring typically found in metal workers, says a new study. Doctors diagnosed the patient with hard-metal pneumoconiosis, a…
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Philippines’ Duterte says to ban ‘toxic’ vaping
Manila: A ban on e-cigarettes has been ordered by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is threatening to arrest anyone vaping publicly in a country that already has some of Asia’s toughest anti-smoking…
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Short-term ‘vaping’ can cause inflammation: Study
New York: E-cigarette use has risen at concerning levels among both smokers and non-smokers and now researchers from the Ohio State University have found that even short-term vaping could cause cellular inflammation…
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Family attitude among top influences on teenage e-cigarette use
Washington: Researchers have found that besides advertisements, peers, and the internet, the family attitude towards vaping is one of the significant factors responsible for influencing teenagers’ perception of e-cigarettes. Published in the…
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Doctors in US grapple with vaping illness
Washington: With over 500 people diagnosed with vaping-related sickness and seven persons dead due to severe and unexplained lung illness connected to e-cigarette use in the US, the Centers for Disease Control…
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E-cigarette usage among US kids doubled in 2 years
New York: Researchers have found that the number of kids vaping nicotine in the US has doubled in the past two years. Data from the 2019 Monitoring the Future Survey that included children…
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E-cigarette vaping harms mucus clearance, study suggests
Washington: Today, people are highly resorting to the use of e-cigarettes to quit smoking. But e-cigarette vaping does more harm than good. A new study highlights that it hampers the cleaning of…
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Over 60% e-cigarette smokers want to quit: Study
New York: Over 60 per cent e-cigarette users want to quit smoking and over 25 per cent smokers have already tried to stop using the electronic device, says a new study. In…
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FDA to curb flavoured e-cigarette sales to teenagers
Washington: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed to curb sales of flavoured e-cigarettes to teenagers. The health regulator on Wednesday said that it is proposing to end all flavoured…
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e-cigarette vape too not safe for children: Study
New York: Believing that exposure to e-cigarette vape is safe for children, parents are increasingly vaping both at home and in car, finds a study. The study showed only 38 per cent…
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E-cigs no safer alternative than traditional smoking: Study
New York: If you are an e-cigarette smoker and claim it to be ‘safer’ than combustible cigarettes, then take note. A new study warns that vapers are at risk of having heart…
