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E-cigarette Users Experience Vascular Damage Similar to Combustible cigarette Smokers
Using e-cigarettes damages the arteries and blood vessel function much like smoking traditional cigarettes, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, which was funded through the Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science of the American Heart Association (AHA). “Many people believe e-cigarettes are safer than combustible cigarettes. In fact, More
Nearly $17M Invested to Fast-track Studies on Health Impacts of Vaping, Nicotine on Youth
The American Heart Association is investing nearly $17 million to fund a two-year research initiative, ENACT (End Nicotine Addiction in Children and Teens) led by scientists from Boston University School of Medicine, the Ohio State University and Yale University focusing on the health impacts of e-cigarettes and other nicotine delivery... More
Vascular Biology Research Finds Impact of E-Cigarette Use on Cholesterol
Study conducted by Vascular Biology postdoctoral fellow Dr. Sana Majid finds that e-cigarettes impact cholesterol and heart health of smokers. “Those who vaped, the study found, had higher levels of unhealthy LDL cholesterol, on average, compared with nonsmokers. And levels of healthy HDL cholesterol were lower among people who used both traditional and... More