At least 11 people have died from a rare mosquito-borne illness in the United States
A fourth person in Michigan has died of the rare Eastern Equine Encephalitis mosquito virus, raising the death toll to eleven nationwide. Calhoun…
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Research shows vaping-related lung disease may be caused by chemical exposure
Lung damage in those using e-cigarettes might be caused by chemicals in the vape liquid, according to a letter published Wednesday in the New England…
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Virtual reality research lab unveiled at New Mexico State University
Could New Mexico State University be turning into the next big technology hub? A group of students and professors are transforming their school into…
Continue Reading Vaping-related deaths in United States rise to 17
Alabama on Wednesday announced the state’s first death due to lung disease associated with vaping — bringing the nationwide total of…
Continue Reading Software vulnerabilities in some medical devices could leave them susceptible to hackers, FDA warns
Nefarious individuals hacking into your pacemaker? It’s not just the plot of some sci-fi movie. It’s a real-life threat, according to the…
Continue Reading Walmart, CVS, Walgreens pull Zantac and similar heartburn drugs because of cancer worries
Walmart, the United States’ largest retailer, is the latest to announce it’s suspending the sale of Zantac and other over-the-counter…
Continue Reading Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 3 ways to prevent and detect the deadly disease
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an international campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the second most common cancer in women, with the…
Continue Reading Mixing bleach and citrus cleaners may be harmful to you and your pets
Raise your hand if bleach is your go-to cleaner when you want to get rid of dangerous cold germs and flu viruses, or when you want to sanitize your…
Continue Reading People are now texting nearly as fast as they type
Typing speeds on mobile devices are approaching those on physical keyboards, a new study shows. Researchers from Finland’s Aalto University,…
Continue Reading Mixing less than 6 hours of sleep with chronic disease is deadly combo
If you’re a middle-aged adult with high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or existing heart disease and you typically sleep less than six hours…
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson reaches $20.4 million settlement agreement with two Ohio counties ahead of opioid trial
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson reached a $20.4 million settlement agreement with two Ohio counties ahead of the landmark opioid trial…
Continue Reading Antidepressants are linked to a higher gestational diabetes risk in a new study
Taking antidepressants while pregnant may be associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes, a new study suggests. It turned out that the…
Continue Reading Eastern equine encephalitis death reported in Connecticut is 10th nationwide
A person in their 60s has died of Eastern equine encephalitis, Connecticut health officials said Tuesday. The death is the third in Connecticut this…
Continue Reading Man suffered acute psychotic illness triggered by Brexit vote
A British psychiatrist has warned of the mental health impact of political events after a man suffered acute psychotic illness triggered by Brexit.…
Continue Reading Ohio governor calls for statewide ban on sale of flavored vape products
Another state has announced plans to work toward banning the sale of certain e-cigarette products. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday called for a…
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Cancer threatens El Paso teen’s life, family’s stability
Zamyra Lugo-Principe was 18 years old when she began experiencing a terrible stomachache. Doctors thought it was a virus. She thought it was…
Continue Reading Juul will no longer support a San Francisco initiative to overturn the city’s effective ban on e-cigarette sales
E-cig maker Juul Labs, headquartered in San Francisco, will end its support for a ballot measure that would roll back the city’s ordinance that…
Continue Reading Nine people have died from rare EEE infection
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has reduced the number of deaths in the state from Eastern equine encephalitis from four to three,…
Continue Reading Red and processed meat are OK to eat, controversial new guidelines claim. Don’t believe it, leading experts say
Leading nutritional experts in the United States and the UK are fired up about new dietary recommendations claiming there’s no need to reduce…
Continue Reading 16 students in Indiana were accidentally injected with insulin during a TB test, school district says
Sixteen students at an Indianapolis area high school were accidentally injected with small doses of insulin during a tuberculosis test Monday, the…
Continue Reading 79 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease now reported in outbreak linked to North Carolina state fair
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease linked to a state fair this month in North Carolina has grown to 79 confirmed cases, including 55…
Continue Reading The FDA and DEA crack down on more websites that are illegally selling opioids
As part of their fight against the opioid crisis, the US Food and Drug Administration and the Drug Enforcement Administration have issued joint…
Continue Reading 14th vaping-related death in US reported in Nebraska
Nebraska health officials on Monday announced the state’s first death due to severe lung disease linked to vaping, bringing the nationwide…
Continue Reading Experimental prostate cancer therapy delays disease in ‘landmark’ trial
An experimental prostate cancer therapy may change the way patients are treated for the second-deadliest cancer in men. In a “landmark”…
Continue Reading A police department paints a patrol car pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins on October 1, the Albuquerque Police Department is showing its support by painting a new patrol car bright…
Continue Reading Parents who read to their child on a tablet end up having less interaction together, a new study finds
The joy of bedtime stories is twofold for parents: They can coax their children to sleep and use it as an excuse to snuggle up with their little…
Continue Reading Women are dying unnecessarily from heart attacks, leading health charity says
Two women a day are dying unnecessarily from heart attacks in England and Wales because of a gender gap in awareness, diagnosis and treatment, a…
Continue Reading Humans can get tuberculosis from deer, the CDC says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found another unusual way animals can get humans sick. Luckily, this one doesn’t involve…
Continue Reading Can marijuana help treat autism symptoms? A new study aims to find out
Tucked away in the quiet English countryside on more than 47 acres, GW Pharmaceuticals is doing something no other drug company can do: produce the…
Continue Reading FDA cautions against feeding your dog this food after a sample shows salmonella
The United States Food and Drug Administration is warning pet owners to stay away from Performance Dog frozen raw pet food produced on or after July…
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