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For the first time since the U.S. government began tracking electronic-cigarette use among American youth

CDC: 2015 to 2016 Saw Drop in Youth Tobacco Use

Significant decrease in e-cigarette use from 3 million in 2015 to 2.2 million in 2016
Both electronic cigarettes and traditional cigarettes are tied to an increased risk for bladder cancer

AUA: E-Cigarettes Can Also Cause DNA Damage to Bladder Mucosa

'Vaping' could lead to cancerous changes in urothelial cells, research indicates
Most primary care physicians and pulmonologists recommend use of U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved smoking cessation medications before use of electronic cigarettes

Most Doctors Recommend FDA-Approved Drugs Before E-Cigs

Two-thirds of PCPs, pulmonologists recommend FDA-approved medications for smokers with asthma
Electronic cigarette liquids can contain high levels of toxic and potentially carcinogenic metals

E-Cigarette Liquids Found to Contain Toxic Metals

Their presence in five brands studied is troubling, researchers say
Smokers who switch to electronic cigarettes can substantially reduce their intake of toxic chemicals and carcinogens -- but only if they completely quit smoking tobacco

Fewer Toxic Chemicals Seen for E-Cigarette Use Versus Tobacco

Findings for e-cig users who have stopped smoking completely, compared with still smokers
One-quarter of U.S. teen electronic cigarette users have experimented with "dripping" -- a new vaping method that produces thicker clouds of vapor

‘Dripping’ Becoming Popular With Teen E-Cigarette Users

This method creates denser clouds of vapor, with unknown effects on health, researchers say
People who use electronic cigarettes regularly may face an increased risk for cardiovascular disease

E-Cigarettes Found to Have Adverse Effect on Heart Health

Researchers find users more likely to have early indicators of cardiovascular disease risk
Electronic-cigarette devices are randomly and unexpectedly exploding

Burns, Blast Injuries on the Rise From Exploding E-Cigarettes

Users say they're unaware the lithium batteries are a potential fire hazard
Doctors disagree on the best way to answer patient questions about electronic cigarettes

Patients Lacking Straight Answers on Safety of E-Cigarettes

When patients ask about safety and using e-cigarettes to stop smoking, doctors' advice differs