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E-cigarettes can damage the brain, heart and lungs, scientists warn

They’re often promoted as healthier alternatives to cigarettes, but a recent study has shed new light on the dangers of e-cigarettes.

Researchers from the University Medical Centre Mainz have revealed that e-cigarettes can damage the brain, heart, blood vessels and lungs - particularly when used by young people.

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