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How harmful are electronic cigarettes?

Starting in 2019, America’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began to track a new inflammatory respiratory disease known as EVALI

Disposable electronic cigarettes displayed on table at La Vapotitheque store in Bethune, northern France.(AFP)

health

Published on Mar 22, 2025 10:34 AM IST

The Economist

12-year-old Thai girl fights for life as vaping causes severe lung damage

A 12-year-old Thai girl suffered severe lung damage from two years of vaping.

A 12-year-old girl in Thailand was left critically ill with severe lung damage after reportedly vaping for two years.(Representational image/Pixabay)

trending

Updated on Feb 23, 2025 05:19 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

Study shows misinformation about vaping makes smokers hesitate to quit smoking

Smoking's less harmful alternative is vaping but study shows people are hesitant to switch with the widespread negative misinformation about vaping.

Smoking is a big public health concern.(Pexels)

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 21, 2025 08:29 PM IST

ByHT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Adrija Dey

Woman's clip shows vaping worse than smoking 12 cigarettes: Doctor reveals truth

Vaping is generally accepted in a way that traditional smoking is not. But, a doctor warns against e-cigs; says people 'have been lied to'.

Dr Karan Rajan posted a video of a woman discovering the true contents of her vape pod. (Instagram/ Karan Rajan)

lifestyle

Updated on Jan 07, 2025 03:09 PM IST

BySanya Panwar

Belgium first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes to protect youth health

Belgium will ban disposable e-cigarettes from January 1, aiming to protect youth health and support the EU's goal of a tobacco-free generation by 2040

As part of a nationwide anti-tobacco agenda, Belgium will prohibit the sale of single-use vapes on January 1 in an effort to safeguard the health of young people.(AFP)

world news

Published on Dec 30, 2024 01:34 PM IST

AFP |

Fake cop jumps into auto, demands ₹50,000 from Mumbai woman, video goes viral

A Mumbai woman filmed a man impersonating a policeman who attempted to extort ₹50,000 from her for using a vape.

As he points the camera at the man, he puts his hand up to cover his face and push the camera away from him.(X/@Mard_Maratha_0)

trending

Published on Oct 16, 2024 01:01 PM IST

ByMuskaan Sharma

Blackpink’s Jennie apologises for vaping indoors. Her video got 23 million views

A now-deleted video showing K-pop megastar Jennie of BLACKPINK smoking a vape indoors has sparked online outcry

South Korean K-pop group BLACKPINK member Jennie Kim takes part in a photo shoot(AFP)

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Published on Jul 11, 2024 01:26 PM IST

AFP |

World No-Tobacco Day 2024: Vaping is a huge risk to Gen Z!

E-cigarettes are said to contain nicotine and potentially- harmful toxins like heavy metals that can damage the lungs and respiratory system.

E-cigarettes contain toxic chemicals that are extremely harmful to the body((Shutterstock; Pic for representation only )

htcity

Updated on May 30, 2024 05:38 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

WHO vaping report: Big tobacco companies target kids to replace lost smokers

The WHO warns vaping gives tobacco companies a way to replace dead smokers. So, what are health experts doing about it?

A billboard advertising vaping devices in Germany reads: For you, for now, for anywhere.(Peter Endig/IMAGO)

lifestyle

Published on May 30, 2024 02:29 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Vaping may heighten lung cancer risk for ex-smokers, decade-long study reveals

A decade-long South Korean study reveals that ex-smokers who vape have a higher risk of developing lung cancer than those who quit without using e-cigarettes.

A new study shows that ex-smokers who have taken up vaping could have a higher risk of developing lung cancer than those who don't vape.(Nicholas T. Ansell/PA Wire/picture alliance)

lifestyle

Published on May 21, 2024 01:45 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

What is popcorn lung, a rare condition caused by vaping? Know signs and symptoms

Vaping can expose one to a mix of harmful chemicals and flavouring which can seriously damage lung health. All you want to know about popcorn lung.

Popcorn lung, or bronchiolitis obliterans, is a rare lung disease that harms the small air sacs and passages in the lungs, known as bronchioles(Freepik)

lifestyle

Published on Feb 23, 2024 11:54 AM IST

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi

Neha Dhupia joins mothers against vaping’s fight

Actor Neha Dhupia has joined ‘Mothers Against Vaping’, a group of mothers combatting the promotion of e-cigarettes, a growing trend among children

Youth calls vaping cool and the campaign is to spread awareness against it

htcity

Updated on Jan 09, 2024 06:16 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

WHO calls for ban on flavoured vapes; 6 ways e-cigarettes can damage health

WHO called for ban on all flavours of e-cigarettes highlighting the dangers of vaping. Here are ways vaping damages our body.

WHO said there is insufficient evidence that the e-cigarette use helped smokers quit and they can instead lead to nicotine addiction among children and young people.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Published on Dec 14, 2023 07:04 PM IST

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi

SNL alum Chris Parnell voices Evil Vape in Truth Initiative's new campaign

SNL alum Chris Parnell voiced the character of Evil Vape in a new anti-campaign by Truth Initiative. The celebrity shares his views on the campaign and vaping amongst teens.

Truth Initiative recently launched an anti-vaping campaign under it's Toxic Therapy campaign, where SNL alum Chris Parnell voices the Evil Vape, a character he thinks is

entertainment

Published on Oct 01, 2023 09:38 PM IST

ByJahanvi Sharma

Christian youth summit drops Rep. Lauren Boebert after theater groping scandal

Rep. Lauren Boebert dropped as a speaker at a conservative Christian youth summit after a video shows her engaging in inappropriate behaviour.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 19: Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) leaves a House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol on September 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kevin Dietsch / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

world news

Published on Sep 20, 2023 09:20 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Colorado Rep. apologises for vaping and causing disturbance at concert

Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert apologises for vaping and causing a disturbance at a theater in Denver.

FILE - U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., a member of the House Freedom Caucus, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, July 14, 2023, in Washington. Boebert was kicked out of a “Beetlejuice” show in Denver on Sunday, Sept. 10, according to security footage. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)(AP)

world news

Updated on Sep 17, 2023 11:06 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Daily brief: 53-member CBI team to probe Manipur sexual assault case

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times

CBI constitutes 53-member team to probe Manipur sexual assault case. (File)(Representative image)

india news

Published on Aug 16, 2023 09:08 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Vaping and reproductive health: Are the all-new popular vapes a friend or a foe?

Is vaping a friend or a foe when it comes to fertility? Experts shed light on the potential effects of the all-new popular vapes on reproductive health

lifestyle

Published on Aug 16, 2023 08:48 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

World weekly news wrap: Covid downgraded; Charles III crowned, and more

Here are important top 10 world news events that happened across the globe over the last week.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. (left/AP) Britain's King Charles III with the St Edward's Crown on his head. (right/AFP)

world news

Published on May 07, 2023 06:50 PM IST

BySanskriti Falor

Australia to ban recreational vaping in e-cigarette crackdown

Under the new rules, vapes will be sold only in pharmacies and require "pharmaceutical-type" packaging.

Studies have shown the potential of long-term harm from the addictive e-cigarettes.(AP file/ Representative image)

world news

Published on May 02, 2023 04:17 PM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

Vaping causes heart attack. Expert on why e-cigarettes are not the alternative

E-cigarettes or e-cigs, vapes, e-hookahs, vape, pens, or electronic nicotine delivery systems are battery-operated, handheld devices that provide the experience of smoking a cigarette. However, they are not an alternative for traditional smoking. Here's why

Vaping causes heart attack and stroke. Expert on why e-cigarettes are not an alternative for traditional smoking (Photo by Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 13, 2023 09:19 AM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Vaping and how it can affect fertility of men and women? Expert shares insights

While many people believe that vaping is a safer alternative to smoking, there is growing concern over the potential impact it may have on reproductive health. Let's explore the potential effects of vaping on fertility in both men and women.

Vaping is smoking e-cigarettes that are for individual use and burns nicotine and other substances, at high temperature to produce vapours. (Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 14, 2023 01:25 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

Using vapes can contribute to dental decay: Research

Since the use of vaping devices was associated with lung disease, the public's awareness of the risks of vaping to overall health has grown.

lifestyle

Published on Nov 24, 2022 09:47 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Massachusetts

Vaping misconceptions: Are flavoured e-cigarettes safe or cause lung disease?

In the past decade, nicotine–containing e-cigarettes have emerged as the most popular tobacco cessation tool among adolescents. Vaping has become pervasive even among middle and high school students. Are flavouring agents in e-cigarettes safe or cause restrictive lung disease?

Vaping misconceptions: Are flavoured e-cigarettes safe or cause restrictive lung disease? (Lemkhanzar)

lifestyle

Updated on Oct 25, 2022 02:46 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2022: Watch out for these warning signs, symptoms

Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2022: Doctors reveal why is it important to do regular screenings and health check-ups, how e-cigarettes and vaping may increase risk of bladder cancer, its warning signs and whether your coffee is giving you cancer

Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2022: Is your coffee giving you cancer? Watch out for these warning signs, symptoms (Twitter/MedscapeCME)

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 05, 2022 03:26 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Ban on flavoured tobacco products or vaping might lead teens to smoke cigarettes

According to a new study, believed to be the first to assess how complete flavour bans affect youth smoking habits, high school students' odds of smoking conventional cigarettes doubled due to ban on flavoured tobacco products or flavoured vaping

lifestyle

Updated on May 30, 2021 12:16 PM IST

ANI |

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Latest from vaping

Starting in 2019, America’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began to track a new inflammatory respiratory disease known as EVALI

A 12-year-old Thai girl suffered severe lung damage from two years of vaping.

Smoking's less harmful alternative is vaping but study shows people are hesitant to switch with the widespread negative misinformation about vaping.

Vaping is generally accepted in a way that traditional smoking is not. But, a doctor warns against e-cigs; says people 'have been lied to'.

Belgium will ban disposable e-cigarettes from January 1, aiming to protect youth health and support the EU's goal of a tobacco-free generation by 2040

A Mumbai woman filmed a man impersonating a policeman who attempted to extort ₹50,000 from her for using a vape.

A now-deleted video showing K-pop megastar Jennie of BLACKPINK smoking a vape indoors has sparked online outcry

E-cigarettes are said to contain nicotine and potentially- harmful toxins like heavy metals that can damage the lungs and respiratory system.

The WHO warns vaping gives tobacco companies a way to replace dead smokers. So, what are health experts doing about it?

A decade-long South Korean study reveals that ex-smokers who vape have a higher risk of developing lung cancer than those who quit without using e-cigarettes.

Vaping can expose one to a mix of harmful chemicals and flavouring which can seriously damage lung health. All you want to know about popcorn lung.

Actor Neha Dhupia has joined ‘Mothers Against Vaping’, a group of mothers combatting the promotion of e-cigarettes, a growing trend among children

WHO called for ban on all flavours of e-cigarettes highlighting the dangers of vaping. Here are ways vaping damages our body.

SNL alum Chris Parnell voiced the character of Evil Vape in a new anti-campaign by Truth Initiative. The celebrity shares his views on the campaign and vaping amongst teens.

Rep. Lauren Boebert dropped as a speaker at a conservative Christian youth summit after a video shows her engaging in inappropriate behaviour.

Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert apologises for vaping and causing a disturbance at a theater in Denver.

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times

Is vaping a friend or a foe when it comes to fertility? Experts shed light on the potential effects of the all-new popular vapes on reproductive health

Here are important top 10 world news events that happened across the globe over the last week.

Under the new rules, vapes will be sold only in pharmacies and require "pharmaceutical-type" packaging.

E-cigarettes or e-cigs, vapes, e-hookahs, vape, pens, or electronic nicotine delivery systems are battery-operated, handheld devices that provide the experience of smoking a cigarette. However, they are not an alternative for traditional smoking. Here's why

While many people believe that vaping is a safer alternative to smoking, there is growing concern over the potential impact it may have on reproductive health. Let's explore the potential effects of vaping on fertility in both men and women.

Since the use of vaping devices was associated with lung disease, the public's awareness of the risks of vaping to overall health has grown.

In the past decade, nicotine–containing e-cigarettes have emerged as the most popular tobacco cessation tool among adolescents. Vaping has become pervasive even among middle and high school students. Are flavouring agents in e-cigarettes safe or cause restrictive lung disease?

Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2022: Doctors reveal why is it important to do regular screenings and health check-ups, how e-cigarettes and vaping may increase risk of bladder cancer, its warning signs and whether your coffee is giving you cancer

According to a new study, believed to be the first to assess how complete flavour bans affect youth smoking habits, high school students' odds of smoking conventional cigarettes doubled due to ban on flavoured tobacco products or flavoured vaping

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