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4 Myths About E-Cigarettes
By Anne Harding published
E-cigarettes are touted as being safer than regular cigarettes, but can these devices actually help people quit smoking? Here's a look at the truth behind some claims about e-cigarettes.

Poisoning from E-Cigarettes on the Rise
By Bahar Gholipour published
Researchers found a steady and rapid increase in the number of calls to poison control centers about e-cigarettes and the liquid nicotine used in them, according to the report.

E-Cigarettes May Not Help Smokers Quit
By Rachael Rettner published
Although electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have been marketing as a way to help people quit smoking, a new study finds no evidence to support this claim.

E-Cigarettes Are 'Aggravating' Teen Smoking Epidemic, Study Suggests
By Rachael Rettner published
Although e-cigarettes have been marketed as a way to help people quit smoking, a new study finds that teens who use the products often smoke regular cigarettes as well.

E-Cigarettes Just More Smoke and Mirrors, Doctors Say
By Christopher Wanjek published
E-cigarettes are increasingly popular, pitched by the industry as a safe alternative to traditional cigarettes, but they're just as addictive and harmful in other ways, studies show.

E-Cigarettes and Hookahs Rise in Teen Popularity
By Rachael Rettner published
Unconventional smoking products such as electronic cigarettes and hookahs are becoming more popular among U.S. teens, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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