A study in mice found that in utero exposure to certain vape liquids, even without nicotine, can cause changes in skull shape and reduce weight, raising concerns about the safety of nicotine-free e-cigarette products during pregnancy.
The usually crystal-clear sea in Nago city, Okinawa, turned blood-red after a local brewery experienced a leak, causing discolored water to flow through rivers and port areas. The brewery, Orion Breweries, stated that the leak was caused by propylene glycol, a food additive, and assured that it posed no danger to humans or marine life. The leak has been plugged, but the seawater near the brewery remained red as of Wednesday morning. Orion Breweries apologized for the inconvenience and launched an investigation, while social media users expressed both amusement and concern about the safety of the water.