Is vaping as bad as smoking cigarettes? BBC Learning English from the News

BBC Learning English • 2025-02-26T13:42:42Z • 8:38 • intermediate • Health

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Curious about the health risks of vaping compared to smoking? A new study reveals shocking insights that might change your perspective on e-cigarettes.

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Q1. What does the new study suggest about vaping compared to smoking?

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Q2. What health risks are associated with vaping according to the study?

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Q3. What does the term 'bombshell' mean in the context of the study?

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Q4. What does the phrase 'blows out the water' imply?

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Q5. What is the focus of the upcoming 10-year study mentioned in the video?

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Vocabulary

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bombshell

/ˈbɑmˌʃɛl/

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A sudden and unexpected event or piece of news, often with negative implications.

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The report was a bombshell that changed public opinion about vaping.

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dementia

/dɪˈmɛnʃə/

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A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.

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Long-term vaping has been linked to an increased risk of dementia.

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shed light on

/ʃɛd laɪt ɑn/

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To clarify or provide insight into a subject or issue.

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The new study aims to shed light on the health effects of vaping among young people.

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artery

/ˈɑrtəri/

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A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.

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Damage to the artery walls can lead to serious health issues.

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theory

/ˈθɪəri/

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A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something.

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The initial theory that vaping is harmless has been challenged by new evidence.

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substantially

/səbˈstænʃəli/

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To a great or significant extent; considerably.

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The new findings suggest that vaping is substantially more harmful than previously thought.

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