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E-cigarettes proving to be a danger to teens

Vaping is more popular than smoking among young people

young man vaping

DANGERS OF VAPING  E-cigarettes have surpassed cigarettes as the most commonly used tobacco product among teenagers. Medical researchers are sounding the alarm.

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By Janet Raloff

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