Vaping vs. smoking: Long term effects, benefits, and risks Some reports state that these new, flavored smoking devices are less harmful than tobacco cigarettes but how safe is vaping? In this third part of a four part series, China Daily examines the Vaping Versus Smoking: Are Electronic Cigarettes the Savior? Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology Vape vs Smoking Different Clouds, Same Storm? by Saleb Moujeb Medium Many people turn to vaping, thinking it's a safer alternative to smoking. However, this belief is misleading and potentially harmful. This #NationalLungMonth, let us acknowledge that vaping is not risk free and can Vaping is less harmful than smoking, experts say. Why don't smokers know this? Scienceline