References
References
Last Updated: August 8, 2026
This page lists authoritative sources used across CakeHeights articles. Where an article cites a source inline, it links directly to the relevant page. The list below is organized by topic.
Vaping & Lung Health
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Health Effects of Vaping
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with E-Cigarette or Vaping Products (EVALI)
- Blount BC, et al. — Vitamin E Acetate in Bronchoalveolar-Lavage Fluid Associated with EVALI, New England Journal of Medicine, 2020
- National Institute on Drug Abuse — Tobacco/Nicotine and Vaping
- National Institutes of Health — NIH-funded studies show damaging effects of vaping and smoking on blood vessels
Vaping During Pregnancy
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — E-Cigarettes and Pregnancy
- Systematic review — Vaping in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review, PMC
Heavy Metals in Vaping Products
- FDA — Respiratory Effects of Exposure to Metals from Electronic Cigarettes
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Study: Lead and Other Toxic Metals Found in E-Cigarette Vapors
- Risk assessment — Carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risk assessment of organic compounds and heavy metals in electronic cigarettes, PMC
CBD Safety
- FDA — What You Need to Know (And What We’re Working to Find Out) About Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-Derived Compounds, Including CBD
- Florian J, et al. — Cannabidiol and Liver Enzyme Level Elevations in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial, JAMA Internal Medicine, 2025
- Narrative review — Clinical guidance for cannabidiol-associated hepatotoxicity, PMC
CBG (Cannabigerol)
- Li S, et al. — Cannabigerol (CBG): A Comprehensive Review of Its Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential, Molecules, 2024
- Critical review — Cannabigerol and Cannabigerolic Acid: Biosynthesis, Pharmacology, and Translational Perspectives, 2026
- Clinical trial registry — Efficacy and Safety of Hemp-derived, Full Spectrum Cannabigerol (CBG) in Adults, ClinicalTrials.gov
Delta-8 THC
Gummies, Sugar & Child Safety
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Choking Hazards (Infant and Toddler Nutrition)
- American Dental Association — Nutrition and Oral Health
Note on Currency
Legal status of cannabinoids changes frequently at the state and federal level. Legal statements in our articles reflect the law as of the article’s review date; always verify current law in your state before purchasing or using any cannabinoid product.