Business Insider - A new study found that mice who were exposed to e-cigarettes saw declines in fertility. Studies in mice are typically just a launching point. People often falsely presume that vaping is a "safe" alternative to traditional cigarettes. 8% of pregnant women smoke traditional cigarettes and 3.6% of pregnant women smoke e-cigarettes. The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it's taking steps to ban flavored e-cigarettes in response to a spate of mysterious vaping-related illnesses, which have sickened hundreds and killed six people. The specific cause of these illnesses remains unclear, but many of the cases have been linked to cannabis vapes containing THC. Officials say the flavored e-cigarettes have to go, because they are particularly pernicious to young people who may be attracted to the tasty flavorings and alluring packaging. While medical professionals scramble to understand what exactly is causing these life-threatening illnesses, there's another potential health
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