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PITTSBURGH — A paper published Tuesday in the journal Respiratory Research adds to a growing body of research that shows menthol flavoring added to electronic cigarette liquid worsens lung damage. The study represents the first time, to the authors' knowledge, that these effects have been seen with aerosolized menthol vapor.

The Saints went with an undersized but athletic defensive tackle in Lance Zierlein's new mock draft, breaking their mold to select Calijah Kancey:

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Pitt Panthers DT Calijah Kancey could give the Saints what they're missing, but he'll test their commitments to their athletic prototypes in the NFL draft:

The Rams met with Kalijah Cancey at Pitt's pro day, showing interest in the DT who's been compared to Aaron Donald

Abanikanda had a great pro day, running the 40 in 4.34 seconds. He rushed for more than 1,400 yards last season for Pitt.

Pittsburgh RB Israel Abanikanda lights it up at the Panthers' pro day in front of all 32 NFL teams

The Rams met with Pitt standout RB Israel Abanikanda, who could be an early-Day 3 pick in the draft.

Calijah Kancey is the top prospect at the Pitt pro day.