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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Vapes: A Hidden Danger?

Vaping was once seen as a cool way to quit smoking, but it's not as safe as people thought. Many adults who vape still smoke cigarettes, and teens who never smoked are getting addicted to nicotine through vaping. About 11 million Americans vape regularly. While vapes are considered less harmful than cigarettes because they don't burn tobacco, they still pose serious ...

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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

Smoking, Vaping, and Violence: What's the Link for Mexican Teens?

In Mexico, teenagers face a unique challenge. They are exposed to violence and this exposure can lead to risky behaviors. One of these behaviors is the use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes. This is a serious issue because it can have long-term health effects. The problem is that many teens are using both cigarettes and e-cigarettes. This is known as "dual use. " It's ...

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Jan 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Social Media and AI Can Make Prevention More Effective than Tobacco Education

Let's think about the way Tobacco promotion happens these days. Its not the same as 2010 when teens would look at sports and entertainment figures on television. Promotional tactics have shifted to platforms like Instagram and TikTok. there social media influencers are usually seen promoting e-cigarettes among other products. . But what do the Promotional tactic...

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Vaping: A South African High School Dilemma

The World Health Organization (WHO) has pointed out that the promotion of e-cigarettes has significantly increased their use among young people. This is a big worry because the long-term effects of nicotine and other substances on the developing brains of teenagers are well-documented. However, there's not much data available about the specific challenges that South ...

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Vaping's Quick Impact on Blood Vessels and Oxygen

Did you know that vaping can quickly affect your blood vessels and oxygen levels? Even if there’s no nicotine involved, the chemicals in e-cigarettes can still cause harm. A recent study found that vaping, with or without nicotine, can reduce blood flow velocity in the femoral artery. This artery is crucial for supplying oxygen to your lower body. The study also show...

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Oct 24 2024BUSINESS

Big Tobacco's Youth Marketing: Juul Faces the Music

You might have heard of Juul, the e-cigarette company that's been making headlines. They're in hot water for targeting young people and not warning them about how addictive their products are. A major lawsuit has just wrapped up, and now, customers are seeing some cash. The more proof they had of their purchases, the more money they got. But hold on, no one's been of...

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