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Study Links E-Cigarette Exposure to Skull Changes in Mice

7/17/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Ohio State University reveals that exposure to nicotine-free e-cigarette liquids during pregnancy can reshape skulls in mice. The offspring of these mothers exhibited narrower facial features and lower weights, prompting researchers to call for deeper investigations into the risks posed by vaping products during crucial stages of fetal development.

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A groundbreaking study from Ohio State University reveals that exposure to nicotine-free e-cigarette liquids during pregnancy can reshape skulls in mice. The offspring of these mothers exhibited narrower facial features and lower weights, prompting researchers to call for deeper investigations into the risks posed by vaping products during crucial stages of fetal development.