Subroto pointed to research from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) which showed that many toxic substances found in conventional cigarettes, such as carbon monoxide, benzene, and 1,3-butadiene, were not detected in e-cigarette vapor, supporting the argument that vapes are a lower-risk alternative
During the 2025 Eaton Fire in the Los Angeles area, particle pollution levels were so high they translated to roughly 22 cigarettes in a single day. Wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and Ontario, Canada, have prompted evacuations and sent thick smoke across the border
Though it is true that e-cigarettes lack many of the toxic chemicals contained in regular cigarettes, said Carpenter, they have instead all these added things: these flavorings, these other chemicals. E-cigarettes are unknown territory when it comes to human health, he said
Facts about Cigar Smoke and Its Effects on the Body Regular cigar smoking is associated with an increased risk for cancers of the lung, esophagus, larynx, lip, tongue, mouth, and throat Cigar smoking is linked to gum disease and tooth loss Heavy cigar smokers and those who inhale deeply may be at increased risk for developing coronary heart disease Heavy cigar smoking increases the risk for lung diseases, such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis