insert_link Health & Wellness Breakthrough in CDC Vaping Illness Investigation: Vitamin E Acetate Linked to THC may be to Blame Vitamin E acetate, an additive sometimes used in THC and other vaping products, may be to blame for a national outbreak of e-cigarette-related lung injuries that's linked to dozens of deaths, according to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials. Dr. Anne Schuchat, the principal deputy director of the CDC, said she would characterize it as a breakthrough in the agency's investigation, although more tests are necessary. "These new […] todayNovember 14, 2019
insert_link Health & Wellness US Officials Track Down Possible Culprits of Virulent Vaping Illnesses US officials are hard at work trying to track down a chemical contaminant that is potentially behind a rash of lung illnesses connected to vaping. The Washington Post reported that while the investigation was ongoing, some state investigators had identified a potential lead: oil derived from vitamin E. Vitamin E can be found in almonds and avocados, and the oil is commonly used in beauty products and nutritional supplements. […] todaySeptember 9, 2019
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