Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.
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"Unlicensed e-cigarettes are potentially dangerous, with issues including unstable batteries and harmful chemicals."
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They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.
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