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Vaping vs Smoking

Comparison of health risks between vaping and smoking, including cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory disease.

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Jan 17, 2026
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How do typical nicotine gum dosing regimens (2 mg vs 4 mg per piece) translate into mg/kg/day for adults compared with doses used in rodent studies?

Two commercially available nicotine gums deliver either 2 mg or 4 mg of nicotine per piece, and trials and guidelines describe usage patterns ranging from “as needed” every 1–2 hours to regimented hou...

Jan 9, 2026

What health risks compare tobacco smoking to vaping?

Combustible cigarette smoking remains the established killer—causing millions of deaths annually and well‑documented cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory disease—while most major reviews and health ...