Electronic cigarettes have been called everything from trendy to helpful cessation devices, but little has been known about these products until now. As more research pours in about e-cigs, scientists are uncovering both the good and the bad. Recently, a group of researchers from the University of California, San Francisco wanted to look in how …
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Smoking, Vaping and Heart Disease: The Impact of Tobacco
Just one cigarette won’t hurt, right? According to a new study, steering clear of cigarettes and tobacco altogether might be worth it for the sake of your health. Recently, a group of researchers from the UCL Cancer Institute at University College London wanted to look at how cigarettes negatively impacted the body – specifically the …
Are E-Cigarettes Helping with Smoking Cessation Rates?
The latest fad in smoking is e-cigarettes, better known as “vaping” to those who indulge in the behavior. Electronic cigarettes provide smokers with the nicotine they look for in a convenient, liquid form, and the chemicals come in a wide variety of flavors. But how is the popularity of these devices changing traditional smoking? National …
Report: 1 Cigarette Per Day is Enough to Shorten Your Lifespan
One cigarette can’t hurt, right? As it turns out, a new study has discovered just that – it only takes one cigarette to have a negative impact on your health. This means that even if you only consider yourself to be a “social smoker,” you might want to quit while you’re ahead. Researchers from the …