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Vaping flavored Juul pods damages lung cell DNA, raising cancer risks

Juul pod flavors like creme brulee, menthol and mint blamed for getting teens hooked on vaping raise risks for lung injuries and cancer by damaging DNA, study suggests Sweet e-cigarette liquid flavors have been blamed for getting teenagers addicted to vaping  But little is known about how the chemicals in these flavors may affect the… Read More: Vaping flavored Juul pods damages lung cell DNA, raising cancer… »

A gut bacteria toxin that damages DNA may be involved in bowel cancer

Certain strains of E. coli may be implicated in bowel cancerNIAID/CDC/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY By Yvaine Ye Gut bacteria could be to blame for bowel cancer. People with the condition often have higher levels of certain strains of Escherichia coli in their digestive systems. Now, a toxin produced by the bacteria has been shown to damage… Read More: A gut bacteria toxin that damages DNA may be involved… »