Joshua Richman, MD, PhD, Monika Safford, MD, and Stefan Kertesz, MD, of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Veterans Affairs Medical Center
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The white-tip filter adds not only a stylish appearance but also enhances the smoothness of the smoke, making it enjoyable for both casual and everyday smokers
And even among the age group most likely to smoke, 24- to 35-year-olds, about 60% - up from 35% in 1974 - have never picked up the habit
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Researchers are still investigating the long-term health effects, but different labs have drawn links between e-cigarettes and potential heart problems, lung irritation, wheezing, and, of course, nicotine addiction