Dr. Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, an Assistant Professor at UMass Amherst, dives into the complex world of vaping and smoking cessation. She discusses the effectiveness of e-cigarettes compared to traditional methods like patches. The conversation also uncovers the risks of dual use—mixing smoking with vaping—and common misconceptions about vaping's dangers. Moreover, Jamie sheds light on the striking differences in health risks between e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes, all while emphasizing the urgent need for more research in this evolving field.