4 Common Misconceptions About E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes are advertised by its manufacturers as a “safe” alternative to conventional cigarettes, that it can even help smokers quit. But the reality is far more complicated. Below are 4 common misconceptions about e-cigarettes, and the truth behind them.
E-cigarette Users May Inhale Metal, Study Says
It’s not as simple as inhaling nicotine and water vapor every time you puff your e-cigarette device. A Recent study suggest that e-cigarette vapor may contain dangerous metals.
Stigmatizing Smoking Makes Quitting Harder, New Study Finds
Anti-smoking campaigns may actually have the opposite effect to people trying to quit, suggests a new study. The reason being is that stigmatizing smoking makes some people angry and defensive, and the negative messages could therefore lead to poor self-esteem.
Hard Fact: E-Cigarettes Won’t Help You Quit
Do e-cigarettes really help people quit smoking? This question has fueled debates among many people, including experts. Is it the ‘cure’ to nicotine addiction or is it an avenue for addiction to develop? A new study from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention may shed light on this matter.
Chronic Smoking & Breast Cancer: The Horrible Link
Smoking has long been tied to lung cancer and other chronic respiratory diseases. But don’t you know that having too many cigarettes can also up your risk of breast cancer? Yes. And not just once, not twice, but three times.
The Side Effects E-Cigarette Companies Won’t Talks About
Can you imagine yourself completing the marathon just to light up a cigarette after reaching the finish line? Or can you take it people staring at you in the gym for smoking? But what if its e-cigarette you’re smoking? E-cigarettes offer a quick fix to your nicotine addiction without having to give up your old […]
Essential Facts You Want to Know About E-Cigarettes, Before Trying It
E-cigarettes gives off more than just “harmless vapor”, new study says. E-cigarette’s vapor may contain low amounts of propylene glycol, formaldehyde, and acetaldehyde and other harmful compounds according to UC San Francisco’s Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education.
Smoking Cessation Tips for People with COPD
Like other smokers, quitting smoking is your top priority, but if you’re suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) there is a great urgency.
Breastfeeding Help Reduce Risk of Smoking Relapse in Mothers, Study Says
Pregnancy may cause some women to abruptly reduce or quit smoking, however most of them pick up the habit again after giving birth. But new study suggests that breastfeeding can help mothers avoid a relapse.
Vaping May Not Be Safe As You Think
While conventional cigarettes has been the subject of numerous studies, the data on e-cigarettes is much limited. Among the controlling factor is the fact that e-cigarette was only developed in 2003, while tobacco has been in existence for centuries.