(HealthDay News) -- People may turn to electronic cigarettes thinking they are a healthier alternative to smoking.
Not so fast, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. E-cigarettes can:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is particularly concerned about users under the age of 18: On Thursday, the agency said it will ban the sale of e-cigarettes to minors. The move is part of its long-awaited plan to extend the agency's regulatory powers across all tobacco products.