FDA to Investigate E-cigarettes

Health News Florida | By Health News Florida

Published July 17, 2013 at 11:24 AM EDT

Until he discovered e-cigarettes at a flea market, John Sweet had a two-pack-a-day habit. After trying the $50 product, he decided to quit smoking because of the lower cost and perceived health benefits of e-cigarettes compared to tobacco. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that the nicotine alternative has its own risks, according to the Ocala Star Banner.