Teenagers’ use of e-cigarettes at epidemic levels – US health officials
Teenagers’ use of e-cigarettes has reached epidemic levels, US health officials have warned.
E-cigarettes
Helpful or harmful – what is the truth about e-cigarettes?
E-cigarettes are back in the news after MPs on the Science and Technology Committee (STC) said rules around the devices should be relaxed to help accelerate already declining smoking rates.
E-cigarettes can be key weapon in battle against smoking, insist MPs
Rules around e-cigarettes should be relaxed to help accelerate already declining smoking rates, MPs have said.
‘Cautious scepticism’ urged over e-cigarette safety
The perception that e-cigarettes are safe should be treated with caution, scientists have said as new research suggests vapour could harm lung cells.
Spice not so nice when inhaled: Scientists warn of cinnamon e-cig danger
Cinnamon-flavoured e-cigarettes may damage the lungs, a study has found.
Smoke from e-cigarettes ‘may cause DNA damage and cancer’
Smoke from e-cigarettes damages DNA and can increase the risk of cancer and heart disease, scientists have warned.
Vaping can cure sore throats – even in non-smokers, say experts
Vaping can clear up sore throats – even in non-smokers, according to experts.
Dundee university wants to hear from folk planning to swap tobacco for e-cigarettes
Smokers considering making the switch from tobacco to e-cigarettes are being asked to participate in a health study being run by the University of Dundee.
Dundee project probes effects of e-cigarettes
As more smokers make the move from tobacco cigarettes to electronic versions, researchers at the University of Dundee are asking them to help with a research project looking into the effects of e-cigarettes and vaping.
WARNING: New laws on vaping threaten two-year prison sentences
New rules on vaping are coming into force within weeks - and if you're a vaper you will need to be aware of these changes.
Vaping shop set to feature in reopened Dundee supermarket
A vaping shop is set to feature in a reopened Dundee supermarket that closed suddenly in January.