This week, one of the UK’s leading cancer experts warned that electronic cigarettes could ‘wake up’ cancer cells – and we could be dealing with the fall out of youngsters’ vaping habits for years to come. Recent data shows that one in 10 11-15 year-olds regularly vape. Deborah Arnott, Chief Executive for Action on Smoking and Health, explains why she thinks these figures are a cause for concern. But MoS’ health reporter Ethan Ennals – who has been investigating the topic - is sceptical about the alarmist claims. In fact, he says, as it stands, there’s little evidence to suggest they do much harm at all.  

<p>This week, one of the UK’s leading cancer experts warned that electronic cigarettes could ‘wake up’ cancer cells – and we could be dealing with the fall out of youngsters’ vaping habits for years to come. Recent data shows that one in 10 11-15 year-olds regularly vape. Deborah Arnott, Chief Executive for Action on Smoking and Health, explains why she thinks these figures are a cause for concern. But MoS’ health reporter Ethan Ennals – who has been investigating the topic - is sceptical about the alarmist claims. In fact, he says, as it stands, there’s little evidence to suggest they do much harm at all.  </p>

Medical Minefield is a new health podcast where we talk about the ethical dilemmas at the heart of the health stories that matter the most. Join Barney Calman, the Mail on Sunday's health editor and deputy Health Editor Eve Simmons every week for a podcast tackling the big questions in health. 

<p>Medical Minefield is a new health podcast where we talk about the ethical dilemmas at the heart of the health stories that matter the most. Join Barney Calman, the Mail on Sunday's health editor and deputy Health Editor Eve Simmons every week for a podcast tackling the big questions in health.&nbsp;</p>

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