Vaping linked to heart problems
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A recently published study has linked vaping to heart problems. Vapes are small devices usually marketed as a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes and may contain flavors. The flavors used can damage blood vessel cells and increase heart disease risk, according the article. Researchers also found that amounts of nicotine in the blood of traditional smokers and people vaping were the same after 10 minutes of smoking. According to the FDA, nearly 5 percent of middle school students use vapes and 20.8 percent of high schools students use them, an increase from 11.7 percent in 2017.
Modified on April 07, 2021