New research has found that nicotine based vapes are likely linked to oral and lung cancer risk, pointing to evidence such as DNA damage, oxidative stress, inflammation, and exposure to harmful chemicals and Vaping is often marketed as a safer alternative but science is telling a very different story. Emerging research shows that e cigarettes can cause DNA damage, inflammation, and cellular changes in the DNA damaging effects of cigarette smoking mapped for the first time E cigarette smoke may cause DNA damage and cancer, scientists warn ITV News