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Ditching cigarettes for vapes may curb the cancer benefits of quitting

New Scientist · Jun 11, 2026, 10:00 AM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

A study of 4.5 million people suggests that ex-smokers who take up vaping are more at risk of dying from lung cancer than people who quit without the use of e-cigarettes

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