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    Mayo Clinic Minute: Health Risks of E-Cigarettes

a woman smoking an electronic cigaretteE-cigarettes are big business. Some people who want to try vaping may have questions about safety. Right now, there aren't many definitive answers from scientific research about potential health risks. This can make it difficult for some consumers to make informed decisions. One recent study from the University of California San Diego reveals that e-cigarettes may be toxic to airways, cause inflammation, decrease immunity and increase your risk of infections. Reporter Vivien Williams has more in today's Mayo Clinic Minute.

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