Since their introduction in Europe in 2006 and the U.S. in 2007, the use of e cigarettes a.k.a., vapes has skyrocketed. A recent review from researchers in Australia found the results What Does Vaping Do to Your Lungs? Johns Hopkins Medicine Vapes might be less harmful than traditional cigarettes and might help smokers quit smoking, but they are not safe, especially for individuals younger than 25 years old. Plus, much is still unknown How Risky Is Vaping? George Washington University Hospital Vaping as bad as fags after experts reveal e cigarettes can seriously damage the heart Fast facts on the effects of e cigarettes and vaping