Science

Below you will find the list of articles concerning studies relating directly or indirectly to e-cigarettes: their use, users, efficacy, or their absolute or relative toxicity compared to smoked tobacco. There are currently hundreds of studies on e-cigarettes, and all concede almost without exception that it helps reduce risks for tobacco smokers.

In our beginner’s guide, we provide a summary of the key things that you need to know if you are wondering about the health effects of vaping. For further detail, all of our articles on the scientific aspects of e-cigarettes are available below.

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Key points in relation to studies

E-cigarettes are a means to reduce risks for smokers. They are not completely risk-free. The Department of Health in the UK is of the view that they help reduce the risks of smoked tobacco by approximately 95%.
A recent analyze from The Cochrane organisation also found that vaping is the most effective way to quit smoking.

How is vaping 95% safer than smoking?

In 2015, Public Health England (PHE) had officially declared that "vaping is at least 95% safer than smoking". A statement which the health organisation...

Latest science articles

For Smokers Who Struggle to Quit, Reiterate Experts, Vapes Are a...

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A growing body of scientific evidence is prompting healthcare professionals to reconsider how they discuss smoking cessation with adult patients. A new Special Communication...

Psychedelics, Vapes and Smart Apps: Smoking Cessation Science Evolves Beyond Traditional NRTs

Smoking cessation research keeps evolving. For decades, public health strategies focused on abstinence, pharmaceutical nicotine replacement therapies, and behavioural interventions. Today, a growing body...

Global Vaping Research 2026: Cancer Concerns, Nicotine Science and Smoking Cessation Evidence

Over the past decade, the discussion around vaping has evolved from mostly a theory about reducing harm to one backed by a wealth of...

Cancer Risk and Nicotine: Separating Science from Sensationalism in the Vaping Debate

The cancer risk from smoking is extremely significant. When tobacco is burned, it generates thousands of chemicals, including dozens of well-known carcinogens. Eliminate combustion,...

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