News: E-Cigarettes Also Damage Lung Cells

Recently thought to be a safer alternative to cigarettes, a new study shows that increasingly popular e-cigarettes still cause negative effects similar to those caused by smoking.

The researchers tested both mice and human cells, exposing them to cigarette and e-cigarette smoke with and without nicotine. They found that nicotine in both types of cigarettes caused lung damage. Interestingly, the nicotine-free e-cigarettes also contained a substance that damaged lung cells. So, are e-cigarettes really a better option than cigarettes? While it may not seem that way right now, more research is needed to confirm.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us News: E-Cigarettes Also Damage Lung Cells Recently thought to be a safer alternative to cigarettes, a new study shows that increasingly popular e-cigarettes still cause negative effects similar to those caused by smoking. The researchers tested both mice and human cells, exposing them to cigarette and e-cigarette smoke with and without nicotine. They found that nicotine in both types of cigarettes caused lung damage. Interestingly, the nicotine-free e-cigarettes also contained a substance that damaged lung cells. So, are e-cigarettes really a better option than cigarettes? While it may not seem that way right now, more research is needed to confirm. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health 4 Surprising E-Cigarette Facts You Should Know By Terry Martin Smoking Cessation Expert READ NOW   Share The Pros and Cons of E-Cigarettes: Are They Really Safe? By Deborah Leader, RN COPD Expert READ NOW   Share Why E-Cigarettes Aren’t a Good Smoking Quit Aid By Terry Martin Smoking Cessation Expert READ NOW   Share How Smoking Increases Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes By The Experts of About.com Health READ NOW   Share TRENDING NOW • All Insomniacs Need to Read This • Why You Should Use an E-Reader if You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome • 6 Essential Foods for a Happy Menopause • Ice vs. Heat: Which Is More Effective for Arthritis Pain • Your Complete Guide to Avoiding a Stroke • How You Can Buy Health Food for the Entire Family • 9 Foods that Speed Up the Fat-Burning Process Advertisement About Health   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved