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" Over 450 people, mostly young, have fallen ill with lung disease after using electronic cigarettes. Five have died, including a 15-year-old in New York state. Public health authorities are scrambling to determine the specific cause of the illness, but many suspect it's due to a specific additive. While big brands like Juul don't use those additives, authorities are cautioning people not to use vaporizers. Plus, learn English phrasal verb ""take up."" Read the full transcript of this episode at https://www.plainenglish.com/189      Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗？日本語を話せますか？ The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese, Italian and Japanese. Hover over or tap a highlighted word for the translation. Connect with Jeff on Twitter (@PlainEnglishPod) and Facebook (PlainEnglishPod). Or e-mail jeff@plainenglish.com **NEW** Connect with us on WhatsApp! Send a message to +1 312 9