Disposable E-Cigarettes Linked to Higher Rates of Vaping Among American Youth: Study
Teens and young adults using disposable e-cigarettes were twice as likely to keep vaping than those who used non-disposable devices.
Tag Archives: Lung Damage
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CSX Train Derailment Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Exposure to Toxic Chemicals For Residents in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
A class action lawsuit has been filed against CSX after a Kentucky train derailment just before Thanksgiving exposed area residents to harmful chemicals and gases.
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Exposure to Wildfires Poses Serious Risk for Lung Cancer Patients: Study
Researchers found that lung cancer patients exposed to wildfires faced a 43% increased risk of death within the first three months following surgery
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Quartz Countertop Workers Face Increased Risk for Deadly Lung Disease: Study
Workers with silicosis are often misdiagnosed, not given the proper safety equipment and sometimes continued to work with silica dust from quartz countertops even after a diagnosis.
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Vaping Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Nicotine Addiction Rates: Study
Despite known risks associated with vaping, e-cigarette products do not undergo human safety testing before manufacturers market them to consumer, health experts experts warn.
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Norfolk Southern Train Derailment Leaked Chemical Irritant for Weeks: Report
The chemical irritant acrolein is known to cause breathing problems, eye and nose irritation, and may damage the linings of the lungs, researchers warn.
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Vaping Consequences Particularly Harmful to Non-Smokers and Young Users, Study Warns
Health experts have previously indicated the consequences of vaping may not be seen for years, but data has already identified a number of harmful health problems
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Too Much Oxygen During Surgery Linked to Organ Damage: Study
The study also warns too much oxygen during surgery can lead to strokes or death.
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Popcorn Lung from Vaping Nearly Always Results in Death Within 5 Years: Report
A chemical linked to popcorn lung disease is the most common flavoring used in vaping products, doctors warn
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Vaping Health Risks May Not Be Apparent for Decades Without More Research: Study
The growing understanding of vaping health risks mirrors how health experts slowly grew to understand the threat of smoking traditional cigarettes, researchers warn
