Heart Health
E-cigs: A threat to the heart?
Questions remain about this popular product
Since smoking is so bad for the heart, some people had hoped that electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) might provide a heart-healthy alternative. These battery-operated, cigarette-shaped devices give off a vapor that contains nicotine. E-cigs entice smokers by providing the pleasure of inhaled nicotine without the health risks of tobacco smoke. While e-cigs may be less damaging to health than real cigarettes are, they still present risks.
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