US Vaping Illnesses Top 500, Missouri Man Is 8th Death
More than 500 people have been diagnosed with vaping-related breathing illnesses, but the cause remains unknown, U.S. health officials said. An eight death was also reported.
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New York Moves to Enact Statewide Flavored E-Cig Ban
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid growing health concerns connected to vaping, especially among young people.
US Finds Contaminant in Popular Heartburn Drug
The agency said it has detected a "probable" cancer-causing chemical in the medications, which are sold as both prescription and over-the-counter treatments to treat stomach acid and ulcers.
What We Know So Far about the US Vaping Illness Outbreak
Health officials have identified about 450 possible cases in 33 states, including six deaths.
US Health Officials Report 3rd Vaping Death, Repeat Warning
Many of the sickened — but not all — were people who had been vaping THC, the chemical that gives marijuana its high.
Some 9/11 Firefighters May Have Higher Heart Risks Now
Firefighters who arrived early or spent more time at the World Trade Center site after the 9/11 attacks seem to have a modestly higher risk of developing heart problems than those who came later or stayed less.
More Vaping Illnesses Reported, Many Involving Marijuana
While the cause remains unclear, officials said that many reports involve e-cigarette products that contain THC, the mind-altering substance in marijuana.
‘This Ain’t Your Mother’s Marijuana,’ Surgeon General Says
Federal health officials issued a national warning against marijuana use by adolescents and pregnant women.
Pinterest to Direct Vaccine-Related Searches to Health Orgs
Pinterest said it will try to combat misinformation about vaccines by showing only information from health organizations when people search.
Illinois Patient’s Death May Be First in US Tied to Vaping
The Illinois agency said in its release that the number of people who contracted a respiratory illness after vaping had doubled in the past week, to 22.
Guidelines Say More Women May Need Breast Cancer Gene Test
Especially if they've already survived cancer once, an influential health group recommended.
Sex Misconduct Complaints Against Calif. Doctors Up Sharply
The dramatic increase coincides with the beginning of the #MeToo movement, according to a Los Angeles Times investigation.
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