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May 29, 2019

Study: Flavored E-Cigarettes May Increase Heart Attack Risk
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Recent research shows that e-cigarettes may pose an increased risk of
heart attack. A new study in the Journal of the American College of
Cardiology has found that the substance used to flavor e-cigarettes can
threaten the survival and proper functioning of human cells. The study's
author says the research refutes the common perception of vaping as a
safe alternative to smoking regular cigarettes. The Food and Drug
Administration said last year that vaping had increased nearly 80% among
high schoolers and 50% among middle schoolers over the previous year.


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