Survey Finds Higher Risk Of Stroke Among E-Cigarette Users

(By Jonathan Lambert for NPR)

The use of e-cigarettes is associated with an increased risk of heart attack, heart disease and stroke, according to research that is scheduled to be presented Feb. 6 at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference in Honolulu.

Concern around the health effects of e-cigarette use has grown in recent years, fueled by a surge in their popularity and a belief that they’re safe alternatives to normal cigarettes.  Continue reading article here…

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