Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Study says e-cigarettes contain carcinogens similar to regular cigarettes - Yahoo! News

Study says e-cigarettes contain carcinogens similar to regular cigarettes - Yahoo! News: The hopes for a healthy cigarette may be nothing more than a pipe dream. A new study suggests that the popular e-cigarettes may contain a comparable level of carcinogens to regular cigarettes.

In recent years, e-cigarettes have become a popular alternative for smokers. The device uses heat to vaporize nicotine but does not actually contain tobacco.

For smokers trying to kick their habit, or at least reduce health risks, the e-cigarettes appeared to provide a desirable third way, allowing smokers to get their nicotine fixes while avoiding most of the health risks commonly associated with smoking, including cancer.

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