Strawberry flavour increases toxicity in e-cigarettes
Are you addicted to flavoured e-cigarettes? If so, then think again before you use them.
Sep 20, 2016, 23:07 PM IST
E-cigarettes can help eliminate smoking in 30 years: Research
Smoking, which can cause several ailments including cancer, can soon become a thing of the past if quality and diversity of vaping products continue to increase, and costs continue to fall, economists have estimated.
Aug 25, 2016, 00:04 AM IST
Vaping may improve respiration among smokers with asthma
Smokers with asthma who switch to vaping found significant improvement and fewer respiratory infections, according to a study.
Aug 20, 2016, 20:39 PM IST
Old e-cigarette device emits more harmful chemicals
The study from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) in the US found that e-cigarettes can lead to emissions of toxic chemicals such as acrolein and formaldehyde.
Jul 28, 2016, 15:55 PM IST
E-cigarettes can reduce mortality rate by 21 percent, reveals study
Evidence has suggested that increased use of e-cigarette can dramatically decrease cigarette smoking among youth and young adults, the researchers said, adding that vaping is likely to provide positive health benefits that outweigh the harm.
Karnataka becomes third state to ban e-cigarettes in the country
Health Minister UT Khader said that the decision has been taken on the recommendation of the committee on cancer prevention.
Jun 17, 2016, 09:10 AM IST
Are e-cigarettes beneficial or cause harm? This is what experts say!
The team also warned that heavy regulation and taxation of e-cigarettes will counteract the benefit that these products can provide.
Apr 25, 2016, 20:05 PM IST
Kerala CM asks for steps to ban e-cigarettes
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Thursday asked the health authorities to take steps to ban the use and sale of e-cigarettes in the state.
Apr 21, 2016, 22:36 PM IST
Why e-cigarettes may not help quit smoking
While the researchers found a significant jump in the popularity of the words "vape" and "vaping,", they noticed a decline in searches related to vaping health and smoking cessation.
Apr 01, 2016, 12:54 PM IST
Now, `safer` e-cigarette with tobacco flavour, less harmful smoke
E-cigarettes are believed to be substantially reduced risk compared to cigarettes, and the simple composition of the vapor compared to that of cigarette smoke is an important factor in this.
Mar 05, 2016, 23:00 PM IST
`Toxic` e-cigarette boosts superbugs, weakens immune system
The debate over the safety of e-cigarettes has taken another turn after a new study has revealed that vaping boosts superbugs and dampens the immune system.
Jan 27, 2016, 16:45 PM IST
Candy-flavoured e-cigarette ads can influence school kids
E-cigarettes are now the most commonly consumed nicotine product amongst children in countries with strong tobacco control policies, the study pointed out.
Jan 18, 2016, 13:31 PM IST
E-cigarettes not helping people quit smoking: Study
Electronic cigarettes that are widely promoted and used to help smokers quit traditional cigarettes are not assisting much in this task, says a new study.
Jan 15, 2016, 12:31 PM IST
E-cigarettes deliver `sufficient` nicotine to suppress smoking desire
A recent study found that e-cigarettes share a similar short-term safety profile as Nicorette products and are comparable in reducing tobacco withdrawal symptoms.
Jan 06, 2016, 11:33 AM IST
Beware! E-cigarettes may lead to cancer
Marketed as a safer alternative to conventional tobacco cigarettes, electronic cigarettes could actually damage cells in ways that could lead to cancer, suggests new research.
Dec 29, 2015, 12:00 PM IST
Chemical in e-cigarettes can damage lungs
A flavouring chemical linked to a severe respiratory disease has been found in more than 75 percent of flavoured electronic cigarettes and refill liquids tested by researchers at Harvard University.
Dec 08, 2015, 15:49 PM IST
US docs want stronger regulations of e-cigarettes
The AAP has urged the US Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems the same as other tobacco products.
Oct 26, 2015, 17:41 PM IST
How e-cigarettes, water pipes may lead to increased tobacco use
A recent study has revealed that the use of e-cigarettes and alternative tobacco products may lead to increased tobacco use.
Oct 14, 2015, 19:17 PM IST
Are e-cigarettes safe and effective?
Medical experts have questioned the evidence on safety and effectiveness, underpinning the recommendations of e-cigarettes.
Sep 16, 2015, 16:31 PM IST
