Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) arehandheld devices that work by heating a liquid that usually contains nicotineand flavorings. E-cigarettes allow you to inhale nicotine in a vapor ratherthan smoke. Because they do not burn tobacco, e-cigarettes do not expose usersto the same levels of…
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DURHAM, N.C. — Efforts by the FDA and some cities to limit the availability and appeal of e-cigarettes to young users could drive some existing users to smoke more tobacco cigarettes to get their fix, according to new research from Duke Health.The findings, from a survey of 240 young U.S. adults wh…
In this nationally representative longitudinal cohort study of US adult cigarette smokers, daily e-cigarette use, compared to no e-cigarette use, was associated with a 77% increased odds of prolonged cigarette smoking abstinence over the subsequent 2 years. Regular use of e-cigarettes may help some…