E Cigarettes and Vaping OHSU E cigarettes are not a healthier alternative to cigarettes. They contain nicotine and many harmful ingredients that can cause cancer and heart disease. Since these products are relatively new, we don't know all News Insider 24x7 A new study published by the University of New South Wales on 30 March suggests that vaping and e cigarette use may increase the risk of Instagram What You Need to Know About Smoking and Lung Cancer Pilot Study Shows Even Short Term 'Vaping' Causes Inflammation in Non Smokers