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New research shows non-nicotine-containing e-cigarettes cause cardiac arrhythmias in mouse models. Human studies required to follow up on this finding.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 26, 2022 Source:New research shows e-cigarettes cause cardiac arrhythmias Reference:E-cigarettes and their lone constituents induce cardiac arrhythmia and conduction defects in mice
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Regulatory bodies in the EU and US imposing strict regulations and bans on heated tobacco-containing products and nicotine vaping products from Juul Labs respectively.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 30, 2022 Source:EU proposes ban on flavoured heated tobacco productsFDA orders Juul Labs to remove products from US market
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New vaping regulations from Health Canada will have a difficult time turning the tide against teen use.
Health Headlines Commentary for February 6, 2019 Source: Health Canada plans new measures to curb vaping by young people
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Mouse study shows that flavoured e-cigarette vapour has observed negative effects on lung function at least in the short term. Non-flavoured does not. Cigs are still worse in comparison. Need human trials for verification.
Health Headlines Commentary for October 12, 2018 Source: E-cigarette flavourings may pose health risk, scientists warn as they call for tougher testing Reference: Comparison of the effects of e-cigarette vapor with cigarette smoke on lung function and inflammation in mice
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We already know nicotine can temporarily increase blood pressure. So does caffeine.
Health Headlines Commentary for September 11, 2017 Source: E-cigarettes containing nicotine linked to raised heart attack risk Comment: At issue here Is the fact that nicotine found in electronic cigarettes is no different than the nicotine found to nicotine gum. Both are used for smoking cessation. They avoid the other harmful chemicals within cigarettes. The…
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Self-reported data used to determine e-cigarette smoking rates among Niagra region adolescents
Health Headlines Commentary for July 18, 2016 Source: Study finds ‘alarming rate’ of e-cigarette use among young Ontarians Reference: Reported electronic cigarette use among adolescents in the Niagara region of Ontario
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More dramatic headlines about “skyrocketing” e-cig nicotine poisoning in children by whopping 0.1%
Health Headlines Commentary for May 10, 2016 Source: E-Cigarette Related Calls to Poison Control Centers Skyrocket for Children, Study Finds
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Compounds linked to respiratory disease found in e-cigarettes: Cigarettes and city air contain more so what’s point are they trying to make regarding harm reduction?
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 8, 2015 Source: Study links chemical in flavoured e-cigarettes to respiratory disease Reference: Flavoring Chemicals in E-Cigarettes: Diacetyl, 2,3-Pentanedione, and Acetoin in a Sample of 51 Products, Including Fruit-, Candy-, and Cocktail-Flavored E-Cigarettes
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Ont Government regulates e-cigs and imposes calorie counts on fast food menus
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 27, 2015 Source: Ontario bans flavoured tobacco, forces calorie count on fast-food menus