FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health officials have revised downward the number of cases of a severe lung injury linked to vaping, from more than 450 cases cited last week to the total of 380 cases announced late Thursday. The decrease is due to the exclusion ofContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Stricter U.S. government standards for drinking water have reduced arsenic violations by public water systems, proving such safety regulations work, researchers say. Public water systems provide more than 80% of the nation’s drinking water. The new standard was introduced in 2001. Since then,Continue Reading
Fertility Clinic Sued by White Couple Who Had Asian Baby
Clean Water Regulation Repealed by Trump Administration
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(HealthDay News) — The date printed on your milk carton is not an expiration date, it’s the milk’s sell-by date, says the Dairy Council of California. It may be safe to drink milk a few days after the sell-by date. The Dairy Council of California encourages consumers to: Store milkContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Reusable water bottles often have become part of our everyday gear. But because germs thrive in moist environments, it’s important to clean the bottles properly, says the Water Quality and Health Council. Here are the council’s suggested alternatives: Open and run the top and container through theContinue Reading
VA May Have to Pay Billions for Veterans’ Emergency Care Claims
Allergy Danger Spurs Tuna Steak Recall
Scientists Use Gene-Editing Tool CRISPR in Attempt to Cure HIV
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EPA to Phase Out Chemical Testing on Mammals
Sixth U.S. Death from Vaping-Related Lung Illness Confirmed
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Don’t Use E-Cigarettes: AMA
California Passes Laws to Reduce Fake Medical Exemptions for Vaccines
Opioid Maker Purdue Pharma Expected to File for Bankruptcy
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Opioid Maker Purdue Pharma Expected to File for Bankruptcy
Two More Cases of EEE Virus Confirmed in Massachusetts
Kroger Yellowfin Tuna Steaks Linked to Scombroid Poisoning Outbreak: FDA
73-Year-Old Woman in India Has Twins
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FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The number of cases of severe lung disease linked to vaping has now doubled, with more than 450 people in 33 states struck by the illness, U.S. health officials reported Friday. At least three of those patients have died. The leading culprit atContinue Reading
U.S. College Students’ Marijuana Use Highest in 35 Years: Study
Avoid All Pig-Ear Dog Treats: U.S. Health Officials
Psychedelic Research Center Created at Johns Hopkins University
White House Announces Nearly $2 Billion in Grants to Fight Opioid Epidemic
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Psychedelic Research Center Created at Johns Hopkins University
White House Announces Nearly $2 Billion in Grants to Fight Opioid Epidemic
New Facebook, Instagram Pop-Up Windows Counter Vaccine Misinformation
Michigan First State to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
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Second Possible Death in U.S. From Vaping-Related Lung Illness
California Bill Targets Doctors Who Sell Fake Vaccine Medical Exemptions
NYC Measles Outbreak Over: Officials
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TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Driving while high on marijuana can be as dangerous and illegal as driving drunk, but unlike alcohol, there’s no way to detect pot on your breath. That could change, however, as University of Pittsburgh scientists are working hard to develop a breathalyzer thatContinue Reading