E-cigarettes

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) were introduced with a claim that they were a healthier alternative to tobacco smoking. Since then, the number of e-cigarette users has increased significantly because of the perception that they serve as a healthy substitute to tobacco consumption with minimal or no harm. Lack of usage regulations and the appealing nature of these devices are among other reasons for their popularity. Since their introduction in 2007, e-cigarettes have experienced widespread success among smokers, nonsmokers, females and youth. According to a recent estimate, their sales have increased by 14-fold since 2008.

Vaping is bad but added flavours can actually kill you by causing cardiac rhythm disturbances

The appealing array of fruit and candy flavours that entice millions of young people to take up vaping are cardiotoxic. Read on to know more.
Vaping may increase 'respiratory disease risk by more than 40%'

What does vaping do to your lungs? Read to know more about how vaping may increase respiratory disease risk.
E-cigarettes may lead to DNA damage

Researchers found that e-cigarette consists of harmful levels of metals like zinc which are correlated to elevated oxidated DNA damage.
Here are some reasons why should stop using e-cigarettes

E-cigarettes can damage your DNA, cause lung injury. Stop using e-cigarettes before it's too late.
Vaping is dangerous: Indian government bans electronic cigarettes

On 27 November 2019, the bill to ban electronic cigarettes was passed by the Lok Sabha. Here are a few reasons why the Government of India decided to take this step.
E-cigarettes use in teenagers influenced by family attitude: Study

Researchers have found that besides advertisements, peers, and the internet, the family attitude towards vaping is one of the significant factors responsible for influencing teenagers' perception of e-cigarettes.
All you need to know about e-cigarettes and the reason behind its ban

As India recently announced ban on use of e-cigarettes, here we tell you all about this battery powered device and its harmful effects.
Cabinet approves blanket ban on e-cigarettes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman yesterday said that the government would pass an ordinance immediately subject to President's approval to give effect to the e-cigarettes ban.
Want to sleep? Stop smoking e-cigarettes

According to a study published in the Journal of Sleep Research, smoking e-cigarette is associated with higher risk of deteriorating sleep.
E-cigarettes can harm fertility in young women : Research

According to a study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, e-cigarettes can delay the onset of pregnancy in young women. Read on to know more.
5 science-backed reasons to ditch that e-cigarette

As debate over the impact and usage of e-cigarettes continues, we shed light on the ways they affect human health.
Nicotine in e-cigarettes raises chronic bronchitis risk: Study

According to a study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, a single session of vaping can deliver more nicotine in the airways than smoking one cigarette.
Flavoured e-cigarettes trigger heart disease risk

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, endothelial cells exposed to the e-liquids exhibit significantly increased levels of molecules implicated in DNA damage and cell death.
More than 60 per cent e-cigarette smokers want to quit smoking: Study

In a study published in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research, it was revealed that 60 per cent of all the e-cigarette smokers want to quit smoking just like a traditional smoker.
E-cigarettes pose less health risk than combustible cigarettes, reveals Indian study

In a study published in the Indian Journal of Clinical Practice, the researchers found that toxic chemicals such as carcinogens and other toxicants were found in significantly higher quantities in conventional cigarette smoke as compared to the vapour from an e-cigarette.
E-cigarettes contain asthma-causing toxins: Study

A new study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, has revealed that toxins in e-cigarette products adds to the growing concerns about the potential for adverse respiratory effects in users.
Study says e-cigarette vape too not safe for children

A new study published in the Pediatrics journal has revealed that e-cigarette vaping is not safe for children and therefore parents should stop vaping e-cigarettes in front of them.
Jharkhand says NO to e-cigarettes

E-cigarettes contain harmful ingredients. Now, Jharkhand has banned them.
New heated tobacco devices equally harmful as traditional smoking, e-cigarettes: Study

A new research published in ERJ Open Research has revealed that new heated tobacco devices are no less toxic to the human lung cells than ordinary cigarette smoke.
E-cigarettes undermine desire to quit smoking: study

According to the researchers at the University College London, smokers who are regularly exposed to vapers are around 20 percent more likely to have a high motivation to quit.