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THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Canadian researchers report a new twist on the spate of deaths and lung damage from vaping in the United States. A 17-year-old boy may well be the first case of a novel type of lung injury from vaping. The condition is similar to "popcorn lung," which is seen in workers exposed to the chemical flavoring diacetyl, an ingredient used to produce microwave popcorn, researchers said. When inhaled, the chemical causes inflammation and obs

Recent research shows that e-cigarettes can affect not just the lungs, but also the heart, brain, and blood vessels. A new study found a single vaping episode caused a number of changes in the cardiovascular health of 20 healthy cigarette smokers. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the outbreak of lung disease linked to vaping that has led to 42 deaths. With the number of vaping-related lung injuriesTrusted Source in the United State

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Researchers say exposure can negatively affect heart health The negative effects of secondhand smoke have been documented for decades, and now researchers are urging consumers to avoid all smoky environments in an effort to protect their health. “Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke regardless of whether the smoker is still in the room,” said researcher Byung Jin Kim. “Our study in non-smokers shows that the risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) is higher with longer durat