E-cigarettes get a bad rap — but scientists say they can be really helpful in 2 ways
A recent study suggests that e-cigarettes may help smokers quit traditional cigarettes while reducing their exposure to harmful chemicals. The research found that smokers who switched to nicotine e-cigarettes had a significantly higher success rate in quitting compared to those using non-nicotine devices. While e-cigarettes are not without risks, the study highlights potential benefits in their use as a smoking cessation tool.
- ▪A study from Penn State College of Medicine found that switching to nicotine e-cigarettes increased the chances of quitting smoking.
- ▪Participants using nicotine e-cigarettes had a 36% quit rate compared to 11.5% for those using non-nicotine devices.
- ▪The study indicated that nicotine delivery in e-cigarettes satisfied cravings while reducing overall toxic chemical exposure.
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Health E-cigarettes get a bad rap — but scientists say they can be really helpful in 2 ways By Rachel Sacks Published May 19, 2026, 1:59 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Some doubts about vaping may go up in smoke with this latest study. While smoking rates have fallen to an all-time low, the use of electronic cigarettes has become more popular, thanks in part to appealing fruity flavors and sleek designs. Initially marketed as a way to help people quit traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes may rewrite their faltering reputation due to two notable benefits. Scientists may have pinpointed two ways that e-cigarettes are helpful to smokers.
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