Vaping messes with genes linked to cancer and disease — and the flavor you choose makes a difference: study
June 03, 2026 by nypost.com
Vaping messes with genes linked to cancer and disease — and the flavor you choose makes a difference: study
Vaping, once seen as a safe cigarette alternative, is now linked to health risks like gene changes promoting diseases. Fruit-flavored vapes alter over 3,000 genes, affecting cancer and other conditions. Different devices and flavors play a role, with mods and mixed flavors causing more gene alterations. While e-cigarettes affect muscles and breathing negatively, issues like cancer are also highlighted. The American Heart Association warns of the dangers, stressing the addictive nature of nicotine and its impact on young users' developing brains. Regulators need to consider the health risks associated with vaping carefully.
