Vapes are often marketed as a "safer" choice than cigarettes. But during pregnancy, experts are clear: Vaping isn't safe. Studies show it can increase the chances of preterm birth, low birth weight, ...

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Key Takeaways Neither vaping nor smoking marijuana is without health risks. However, in general, vaping reduces exposure to toxins.Research continues to ...

When vaping was first introduced it was marketed mainly as a safer alternative to smoking and as a potential smoking ...

You may have heard that vaping is the "safer" choice than smoking. But what if the very thing designed to protect your health also puts your heart at risk? As vaping becomes more common in these same ...

For years, smokers searching for a “healthier” option have turned to e-cigarettes and vapes, hoping to ditch the dangers of tobacco. But as research continues, one thing is becoming clearer: neither ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Since their introduction in Europe in 2006 and the United States in 2007, the use of e-cigarettes - a.k.a., vapes - has ...

When you hear the phrase "smoking kills"—which it does: nearly 500,000 Americans die from cigarette smoking each year—where does your mind go? Many people think of lung cancer, and rightfully so. More ...

E-cigarette sales rose 49% between 2019-2023, according to a report from the CDC Foundation and Truth Initiative. Although the use of e-cigarettes in youth has declined, more than 1.6 million youth ...

A new scientific review has challenged the perception that vaping is harmless, finding growing evidence that e-cigarette use may damage DNA, trigger inflammation, and increase the risk of lung and ...

Vaping is often marketed as a safer alternative to cigarettes, but safer doesn't always mean safe. New evidence suggests that nicotine-based e-cigarettes may increase the risk of some cancers, ...

This past fall I was at my son’s little league baseball game; a group of 7–8-year-olds, surrounded by parents and grandparents cheering them on. In between innings a few of the parents stepped away, ...