Is Vaping Better Than Smoking? American Heart Association Vaping among Young People Not Linked to Cigarette Use Lab Manager Smokers turn to 'vaping' to give up the habit E cigarettes are not a healthier alternative to cigarettes. They contain nicotine and many harmful ingredients that can cause cancer and heart disease. Since these products are relatively new, we don't know all E cigarette users may be less likely to quit smoking, says a new study Fox News