Researchers report that vaping may modify the genetic material, or DNA, in the oral cells of users, which could increase their cancer risk. But the long-term effects of e-cigarette usage, commonly called “vaping,” are unknown. The popularity of electronic cigarettes continues to grow worldwide, as many people view them as a safer alternative to smoking. […]
Toxic metals found in e-cigarette liquids
A study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found high levels of toxic metals in the liquid that creates the aerosol that e-cigarette users inhale when they vape. The study, believed to be the first to examine a cross-section of metals in multiple e-cigarette brands, analyzed the liquid in […]