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People vape, or smoke electronic cigarettes, for various reasons, including to quit smoking regular cigarettes and even to boost their social image. Live Science keeps you up to date on all the research findings linked to vaping, answering questions about why people vape, how vaping affects the body and more.

Related Topics: Smoking, Marijuana, Respiratory System

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A young person vapes a "pod-mod" style e-cigarette.

Marijuana Vaping Rates Nearly Doubled Among High-School Seniors in 2019

By Rachael Rettner published 18 December 19

This year saw an alarming rise in the percentage of U.S. teens who vape marijuana, according to new findings from a government-backed survey.

There's Mounting Evidence That This Vaping Additive Is Behind Lung Illnesses

By Rachael Rettner published 27 November 19

Officials have more evidence that a chemical called vitamin E acetate is playing a role in the recent vaping outbreak, which has sickened thousands of Americans.

Vaping May Cause a Rare Condition Known as 'Popcorn Lung,' New Case Report Suggests

By Rachael Rettner published 21 November 19

A teen in Canada may be the first person to develop "popcorn lung" due to vaping, according to a new report.

This E-cigarette Additive May Be Causing Lung Illnesses in Vaping Outbreak, CDC Says

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 8 November 19

Vitamin E acetate is a "very strong culprit of concern" in the vaping outbreak.

Vaping Outbreak Death Toll Reaches 33

By Rachael Rettner published 17 October 19

Nearly three dozen people have died from vaping-related lung illnesses as the nationwide outbreak that continues to grow.

Why Are Healthy People Dying From Vaping?

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 15 October 19

The mysterious vaping outbreak in the U.S. has led to nearly 1,300 lung injuries and 26 deaths as of this week.

Vaping Outbreak Death Toll Climbs to More Than 2 Dozen

By Rachael Rettner published 10 October 19

More than two dozen people have died in connection with an outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses across the U.S.

NY Teenager Dies from Vaping-Related Lung Illness, Becoming Outbreak's Youngest Victim

By Rachael Rettner published 9 October 19

A New York teenager who died from a vaping-related lung illness appears to be the youngest victim in an outbreak that has sickened more than 1,000 people.

Vaping Outbreak Surpasses 1,000 Cases. And It's Not Slowing Down.

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 3 October 19

Investigators still don't know what's causing the illnesses.

Toxic Chemical Fumes May Be Causing Mysterious Vaping Illnesses

By Rachael Rettner published 2 October 19

A new study concludes that vaping-related lung illnesses are most likely due to toxic chemical fumes, which are directly damaging patients' lungs.

THC-Containing Products May Play a Big Role in Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses, Officials Say

By Rachael Rettner published 27 September 19

Health officials now say that THC-containing products may be playing an important role in a nationwide outbreak of lung illnesses tied to vaping.

Vaping-Related Illnesses Hit Nearly Every US State

By Rachael Rettner published 26 September 19

The mysterious outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses has now hit nearly every U.S. state, according to health officials.

Vaping-Related Illnesses Climb As Federal Officials Reveal Criminal Investigation

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 19 September 19

The number of confirmed or probable cases has reached 530 according to the latest update from the CDC.

Could This Contaminant Be Causing the Mysterious Vaping-Related Illnesses?

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 5 September 19

For weeks, officials have searched for what could be causing a string of vaping-related respiratory illnesses across the country. Now, they may have found a clue.

A Second Person Has Died from a Vaping-Related Illness

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 5 September 19

It's unclear what products the patient had used.

There Are Now Nearly 200 Cases of Severe Lung Illnesses Tied to Vaping

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 23 August 19

One patient has reportedly died from a severe lung illness linked to vaping.

Why Are Dozens of US Teens Getting Sick After Vaping?

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 21 August 19

The illnesses left nearly 100 people hospitalized.

Vaping May Create Toxic Chemicals That Damage Your Blood Vessels

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 20 August 19

Here’s another reason vaping may not be good for you.

Vaping Is Causing Severe Breathing Problems in Some Teens

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 14 August 19

Teens are coming down with serious breathing problems after vaping. It's a mystery why.

Vaping May Have Landed 8 Teens in the Hospital with Serious Lung Damage

By Rachael Rettner published 29 July 19

The number of cases seen in such a short period is concerning, officials say.