Vaping is when you use a small, handheld device (like e-cigarettes, vape pens or mods) to inhale a mist of nicotine and flavoring (e-liquid). It’s similar to smoking a cigarette, but vaping heats tiny particles …

Smoking electronic cigarettes is often considered safer than regular smoking. Learn facts about vaping and why you should rethink taking it up.

Jan 31, 2025 · Most e-cigarettes, or vapes, contain nicotine, which has known adverse health effects. 1. Acute nicotine exposure can be toxic. Children and adults have been poisoned by swallowing, …

Jan 5, 2024 · Using an e-cigarette is sometimes called vaping, from the word vapor. E-cigarettes are battery-operated devices that heat liquid to release an aerosol (vapor) inhaled by the user. The liquid …

An electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) or vape[a] is a device that simulates tobacco smoking. It consists of an atomizer, a power source such as a battery, and a container such as a cartridge or tank. Instead …

Vaping can harm youth, yet millions of them vape regularly. This is why it is important to help youth understand that vaping puts them at risk for addiction and other health consequences.

Jan 8, 2020 · Vaping can lead to nicotine addiction and increased risk for addiction to other drugs. Vaping also exposes the lungs to a variety of chemicals, including those added to e-liquids, and …

Jul 17, 2025 · Information for parents, teens and schools on e-cigarettes or vaping devices to learn more about what they are, why kids use them and health risks. E-cigarette use among youth is a public …

5 days ago · Twelve years ago, ACSH produced a video based on our publication titled: The Effects of Nicotine on Human Health. In a recent interview, ACSH's Director of Bio-Sciences, Cameron English, …

Dec 11, 2025 · Vaping can lead to serious health risks, similar to those from traditional smoking. Many vaping devices contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can cause withdrawal symptoms. …