Vaping linked to increased risk of tooth cavities

Smoking is no good for your teeth, that is well-known. But what about vaping? New research from Tufts University suggests using e-cigarettes may not be that much better, finding an association between increased risk for cavities and vaping.Continue Rea… Continue reading Vaping linked to increased risk of tooth cavities

Nicotine-salt e-cig pods may harm immune cells more than other vapes

New research from the UNC School of Medicine has found users of nicotine-salt-containing pod and disposable e-cigarettes display unique markers of immune suppression not seen in users of other kinds of e-cigarettes. The study indicates the long-term he… Continue reading Nicotine-salt e-cig pods may harm immune cells more than other vapes

FDA bans Juul e-cigs after “insufficient” data on harmful chemicals

Following years of regulatory delays and court battles the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally called for all e-cigarette products from leading company Juul to be removed from sale in the United States. The FDA cited the primary reason fo… Continue reading FDA bans Juul e-cigs after “insufficient” data on harmful chemicals

2022 Hackaday Prize: Disposable Vape Pens Turned Project Parts

A vape pen, broken into parts, all laid out on a cutting mat

Disposable vape pens, a sub-genre of electronic cigarettes, have been a fad for a few years now – they’re small self-contained devices with a rechargeable battery and some vape liquid …read more Continue reading 2022 Hackaday Prize: Disposable Vape Pens Turned Project Parts

Chronic e-cigarette use triggers brain, heart & colon inflammation in mice

New research from a team at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has investigated the effects of chronic pod-based e-cigarette use on inflammation in the brain, heart, lungs and colon. The extensive mouse studies found a variety of… Continue reading Chronic e-cigarette use triggers brain, heart & colon inflammation in mice

Nearly 2,000 unknown chemicals found in vape liquids and e-cig aerosols

A first-of-its-kind study from researchers at Johns Hopkins University has found traces of hundreds of unknown chemicals in electronic cigarette vaping liquid and aerosols. The study details a huge array of unidentified chemicals, plus a handful of kno… Continue reading Nearly 2,000 unknown chemicals found in vape liquids and e-cig aerosols

Chronic gut inflammation triggered by e-cigarette use

New research is suggesting e-cigarette vapor alone, free of nicotine or flavoring, can potentially trigger gut inflammation. Across a series of experiments the study demonstrated how e-cigarette vapor can weaken the gut’s lining and lead to chronic inf… Continue reading Chronic gut inflammation triggered by e-cigarette use

That E-Cig Battery Probably Fits Into Sunglasses

E-cigarettes use electrical power to rapidly heat and vaporize a base liquid such as propylene glycol, and that power comes from a battery. These devices are functionally straightforward but it can be a messy process on the inside. Thankfully though the batteries can be salvaged once components like heating elements …read more

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Stanford study suggests e-cigarette flavorings can damage blood vessel cells

A new study, led by researchers from the Stanford School of Medicine, has found e-cigarettes can damage human blood vessel cells and potentially increase the risk for cardiovascular disease. The study revealed some e-cigarette flavoring liqui… Continue reading Stanford study suggests e-cigarette flavorings can damage blood vessel cells