Swedish court says that the e-cigarettes do not contain instructions on how they could be used to reduce the consumption of cigarettes or nicotine addiction.
Cherry Flavored E-cigarettes Riskier Than Other Flavors
Cherry flavored electronic cigarettes were found to irritate the airways more than any other types, suggests the laboratory study.
Cherry flavored electronic cigarettes were found to irritate the airways more than any other types, suggests the laboratory study.
‘Health experts and watchdogs have been embroiled in debate as to whether the e-cigarettes, often not strictly regulated, are safe or not.’
E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that heat up a liquid containing nicotine and artificial flavouring. The vapour is inhaled -- "vaped" -- and exhaled, much like a cigarette. In the last few years, health experts and watchdogs have been embroiled in debate as to whether the gadgets, often not strictly regulated, are safe. They can also be used with nicotine-free liquids, but some fear e-cigarettes could be a gateway to "real" cigarettes for teenagers. Regulations concerning e-cigarette are changing rapidly and vary widely throughout Europe.
Portugal does not restrict the use of e-cigarettes, but heavily taxes them. In Switzerland, the e-cigarette is banned if it contains nicotine. France has the largest market in Europe, with nearly three million "vapoteurs".
Lab Tests of E-Cigarettes Suggest Cell Damage That Could Lead to Cancer
Adding to growing evidence on the possible health risks of electronic cigarettes, a lab team found that they damaged cells in ways that could lead to cancer.
Adding to growing evidence on the possible health risks of electronic cigarettes, a lab team found that they damaged cells in ways that could lead to cancer.
E-Cigarettes Contain Hazardous Chemicals Linked to Severe Respiratory Diseases
Electronic cigarettes are battery-powered devices that heat a nicotine-containing liquid, which is inhaled much like a cigarette.
Electronic cigarettes are battery-powered devices that heat a nicotine-containing liquid, which is inhaled much like a cigarette.
E-Cigarettes Make It Harder for an Individual to Quit Smoking
E-cigarettes, touted as an aide for giving up tobacco, in fact lowers the odds of quitting success, claimed a new research.
E-cigarettes, touted as an aide for giving up tobacco, in fact lowers the odds of quitting success, claimed a new research.
