A group of US democratic senators has accused big tobacco companies of manufacturing their own e-cigarette warnings and hiding the truth about the long term health effects of vaping. The senators assert that the FDA’s warning label that states, ‘Warning: Product contains nicotine derived from tobacco. Nicotine is an addictive chemical,’ is not enough. The…
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E-Cigarette Risks Deemed Misleading
E-Cigarettes have been becoming increasingly popular in multiple countries around the world. As a battery-powered nicotine vapor delivery device, e-cigarettes are favored as a safer alternative to traditional tobacco products. However, institutions such as the World Health Organization have been quick to criticize the devices, even going so far as to say they pose a…
Does E-Cigarette Use As a Quit-Smoking Aid Lead to Success?
A University College London study says that the use of e-cigarettes as a quit-smoking aid has proven to be a successful option. The study, published on the Addiction Journal website, was conducted from 2009-14, and surveyed 5,863 smokers in the UK. As the debate continues regarding the long term health effects of e-cigarettes, the study…