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Vanilla vape chemical 'could harm unborn babies', new study warns

14 August 2026 · in 80 words

Vanilla vape chemical 'could harm unborn babies', new study warns

Scientists have warned that vanillin, a common vanilla vape chemical, might "compromise core processes of early human development". 1. Lab studies exposed embryonic stem cells to vanillin, finding even low doses caused them to lose pluripotency. The NHS advises women against vaping during pregnancy, as nicotine can also harm developing babies.

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