As the landscape of e-cigarette use continues to evolve in the US, research has been mounting on the potential health harms. Previous studies have shown that e-cigarette use contributes to heart and lung disease. Now, a recent case control study conducted in Ohio shows a potential link between dual use – smoking both cigarettes and vaping – and an increased risk of lung cancer. The bottom line: those who smoke and vape have increased lung cancer risk.

With so much information – and misinformation – around, it is important to know and share evidence-based facts about nicotine patches.

A new report from the Surgeon General highlights the critical need to address high smoking rates in at-risk population groups.