Health Highlights: Dec. 3, 2019
2019-12-03
Government Shut Down as Samoa Battles Measles Outbreak
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Health Highlights: Dec. 2, 2019
2019-12-02
Government Shut Down as Samoa Battles Measles Outbreak
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U.S. Poison Centers Field More Calls About Psychoactive Substances: Study
2019-11-27
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to natural substances with psychoactive effects — including marijuana, kratom, magic mushrooms and nutmeg — triggered more than 67,300 calls to U.S. Poison Control Centers over nearly two decades. That’s an average of 3,743 calls a year between January 2000 and DecemberContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Nov. 27, 2019
2019-11-27
Hepatitis A Outbreak Possibly Caused by Fresh Blackberries
U.S. Birth Rate Falls to Lowest in Decades
Trump Donates Salary to Fight Opioid Crisis
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Health Highlights: Nov. 25, 2019
2019-11-25
No Federal Money for Marijuana Treatment of Opioid Addiction
Trump Claims E-Cig Flavor Ban Would Trigger Illegal Sales
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Recalls of Blood Pressure Med Took Toll on Patients’ Health
2019-11-20
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Emergency room visits for high blood pressure surged following last year’s recall of the popular heart drug valsartan, Canadian researchers report. Within the first month of the recall, there was a 55% increase of people coming to Ontario-area emergency departments complaining of highContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Nov.20, 2019
2019-11-20
Juul Sued by California for Targeting Teens
Feather Bedding Caused Man’s Serious Respiratory ConditionContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Nov. 19, 2019
2019-11-19
Juul Sued by California for Targeting Teens
Feather Bedding Caused Man’s Serious Respiratory ConditionContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Nov. 18, 2019
2019-11-18
Trump’s Pledge to Ban Flavored E-Cigs Goes Up in Smoke
Bipartisan Bill to Curb Drug Costs Backed by White House
Quest Beef Cat Food Recalled
New Sickle Cell Disease Drug Approved by FDAContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Nov. 15, 2019
2019-11-15
Expand Use of Fish Oil Drug Vascepa: FDA Panel
Warning Letter About OTC Drugs Sent to Dollar Store: FDA
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Health Tip: How to Safely Roast a Turkey
2019-11-15
(HealthDay News) — Turkey will be on the dinner table of a great many Americans this month. After buying and thawing your turkey, it’s time to cook it. Before you do, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has advice for keeping you and loved ones safe: Set your oven temperature toContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Nov. 14, 2019
2019-11-14
WHO to Test, Approve Generic Insulin
First Ebola Vaccine Approved by European Commission
Minimum Age to Buy Tobacco, E-Cigarette Products Raised to 21 in NY State
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Health Highlights: Nov. 13, 2019
2019-11-13
Baby Study Could Pinpoint Why People Hiccup
Trump Wants Vaping Meeting, But Attendees Unclear
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Frequent Pot Smokers Face Twice the Odds for Stroke
2019-11-11
MONDAY, Nov. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Smoking pot doesn’t do your heart or your brain any favors, a pair of new studies shows. Frequent pot smokers are more than twice as likely to suffer a stroke compared with those who don’t partake, the first study found. They’re also moreContinue Reading