Vape liquids may release hundreds of toxic chemicals when inhaled, study finds – National

Vape liquids may release hundreds of toxic chemicals when inhaled, study finds – National

A new study from Ireland has found that flavoured vapes may produce over 100 toxic chemicals that cause immediate harm when inhaled. Vaping products work by heating chemicals to high temperatures that form an aerosol that is then inhaled. The study, published in Nature on Wednesday, used artificial intelligence to see how chemicals from 180 vape … Read more

Toxic metals in vapes may pose major health risks for youth, study finds – National

Toxic metals in vapes may pose major health risks for youth, study finds – National

E-cigarette products, or vapes, may contain toxic metals that are particularly harmful to children and teens, a new study has found. The study, published Monday in the Tobacco Control journal, says vaping may increase the risk of exposure to lead, uranium and cadmium. Ingesting metals causes systemic harm to young people following not only long-term … Read more

Liberal government turning to influencers to appeal to Canadian youth – National

Liberal government turning to influencers to appeal to Canadian youth – National

Dennis Mathu and Stephanie Gordon first started posting financial-advice videos on YouTube three years ago — a side hustle that helped to scratch a creative itch. They never imagined it would lead them down some of the most powerful political corridors in Canada. Mathu and Gordon — Steph & Den, as they’re known online — … Read more