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La cigarette électronique est devenue la principale alternative au tabac pour des millions de fumeurs dans le monde. Pourtant, elle n'en serait pas moins nocive. Selon une étude menée par des chercheurs de l'école de médecine de Stanford, le liquide qui permet d'aromatiser la vapeur des cigarettes électroniques pourrait augmenter le risque de maladies cardiovasculaires, la première cause de mortalité dans le monde, deuxième en France.

Les scientifiques ont étudié l'effet de ces e-liquides sur les cellules endothéliales. Ces cellules tapissent l'intérieur des vaisseaux sanguins et jouent un rôle essentiel dans la santé cardiaque et cardiovasculaire.

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(CNN) US health officials announced Friday that they are now aware of at least 450 possible cases of severe lung disease that could be caused by vaping.

These cases, which have occurred in 33 states and one jurisdiction, include some cases that are still under investigation by state health officials.
A third confirmed death was also revealed in Indiana, and a fourth remains under investigation as a possible case. Two other deaths -- one in Illinois and one in Oregon -- had been previously reported.
One week ago, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced it was aware of at least 215 cases in 25 states, although that number did not include additional cases still under investigation.

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A new study suggests that the aerosol vape users inhale deposits bad bacteria into the mouth. The bad bacteria increase a person's risk of cavities, infection, bad breath, and oral cancer.
If left untreated, poor oral health conditions can affect the rest of a person's body. Chronic oral health problems have been linked to diabetes, Alzheimer's, and heart disease.
The study author suggested e-cigarette users work towards cessation to prevent oral health problems.

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