Tag: nicotine
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Vaping May Cause Heart and Lung Disease, Warns American Heart Association
In the years since their release, e-cigarettes and vaping has been advertised as a harmless and safer alternative to traditional smoking. For one, vaping is not an approved method of smoking cessation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Research also suggests that vaping is not as risk-free as previously advertised. In fact, a recent scientific…
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Humberto Choi MD Explains There’s No Such Thing As Safe Nicotine Use
While cigarette smoking is probably the most researched form of tobacco use – with links to cardiovascular disease, several types of cancer, and many other medical conditions now well-established, there’s no safe form of tobacco use. And it is never too early or too late to quit, says Humberto Choi, MD – an expert from…
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World’s Oldest Practicing Doctor Turns 100: What’s His Secret To Longevity?
The world’s oldest practicing doctor recently celebrated his birthday, turning 100 years old. Dr. Howard Tucker was born on July 10, 1922, in Cleveland. While he has stopped seeing patients, he isn’t officially retired as he spends his time teaching medical residents at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, twice a week. Tucker lived…
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Fearing For Public Health, India Officially Bans E-Cigarettes
There are 267 million tobacco users in India. However, there are reports that one million people die of tobacco-related diseases every year. With that said, it’s no wonder that the need for e-cigarettes soon grew. Moreover, e-cigarette company Juul Labs was in talks of launching its e-cigarettes in India, and they even hired several senior…