Vaping has emerged in the last few years as a safer alternative to smoking. But health experts emphasize that "safer" doesn't mean "safe" — especially for people who don't already smoke. "Existing ...

Years ago, Dr. Mark Eisenberg, a cardiologist at McGill University in Canada, recommended that one of his patients—a smoker who’d tried everything to quit but still couldn’t—try vaping instead. It ...

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Vaping nicotine can decrease appetite and may boost metabolism in the short term. Using vaping as a way to lose weight is not ...

Vaping is on the rise among teenagers, leading to youth who have never smoked experiencing lung illness and nicotine addiction. Doctors say parent intervention is crucial to help reduce use. But what ...

Although vapes have not been around long enough to yield long-term safety data, known risks associated with their ingredients and reported lung injuries suggest the dangers of this habit. Electronic ...

The Great American Smokeout, planned by the American Cancer Society, is held annually on the third Thursday in November - Nov. 21 this year - to encourage Americans who smoke and vape to go smoke-free ...

Louisiana has one of the highest rates of teen vaping in the country. In 2023, 30% of high school students in Louisiana reported using e-cigarettes in the past month, compared with 17% of high ...