Are electronic cigarettes more harmful than regular smoking?
New study by the University of California, Davis, has revealed that certain illegal disposable e-cigarettes may pose even greater health risks than traditional cigarettes. The research found alarmingly high levels of toxic heavy metals — including lead — in some widely used vape products. Once marketed as a safer alternative to conventional smoking, vaping is now facing heightened scrutiny as emerging studies point to its potential dangers. The UC Davis study examined three unauthorized yet popular e-cigarette brands — ELF Bar, Esco, and Flum Pebble — all of which are easily available in the market despite lacking approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Researchers warn that exposure to heavy metals through these devices could lead to serious long-term health consequences, urging regulatory authorities to take swift action. Researchers discovered significant concentrations of three heavy metals—lead, nickel, and antimony—in both heavily and lightly flavored va...
