Flavoring Chemical Found In E-Cigarettes Linked To Lung Disease

BOSTON (CBS) — A majority of e-cigarette flavors contain a chemical linked to lung disease, according to a study by Harvard researchers. The study published Tuesday found that the chemical diacetyl, which has previously been linked to severe respiratory, was found in more than 75 percent  of e-cigarettes. The study also found two other potentially harmful compounds in many of the flavors. Researchers say this show that there is more to be learned about the dangers of e-cigarettes.
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