E-cigarettes : Science World Report

May 27, 2014 07:58 AM EDT

Do E-Cigarettes Help Smokers Cut Back? Scientists Claim Not Enough Evidence

Do e-cigarettes really help people cut back on smoking? That's a good question, and the jury is still out.

May 22, 2014 10:08 AM EDT

E-Cigarettes Increase Virulence of Drug-Resistant Bacteria--But Still Better Than Regular Tobacco

Are e-cigarettes good or bad for you? Scientists have found that these devices appear to increase the virulence of drug-resistant and potentially life-threatening bacteria, while decreasing the ability of human cells to kill these bacteria.

May 21, 2014 09:17 AM EDT

New Study Reveals E-Cigarettes May Help Smokers Kick the Smoking Habit

A new study reveals that people attempting to quit smoking without professional help are about 60 percent more likely to succeed if they use e-cigarettes than if they use willpower alone, or over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapies.

May 19, 2014 07:01 AM EDT

E-Cigarettes Don't Expose You to Just 'Harmless' Water Vapor: Air Pollution Discovered

Could e-cigarettes help you quit smoking? That's apparently not the case, despite what the industry claims. Scientists have discovered that claims about the devices are unsupported by the evidence to date.

May 13, 2014 11:07 AM EDT

E-Cigarettes Sought by Users with Mental Health Disorders: New Regulations Needed

It turns out that e-cigarettes are sought by those with mental health disorders.

Mar 06, 2014 01:13 PM EST

E-Cigarettes Cause Teens to Keep the Smoking Habit

You would think that new, creative ways to convince people to give up smoking cigarettes would be praised. However, electronic cigarette use has been viewed as an "aggravating" habit rather than a beneficial one.

Dec 19, 2013 09:46 AM EST

E-Cigarettes Worry Parents: Will They Encourage Kids to Smoke Tobacco?

It turns out that e-cigarettes may be worrying parents quite a bit. Adults nationwide are concerned about the use of these devices by children and teens; in fact, 44 percent indicate worries that e-cigarettes will encourage kids to use tobacco products.