Missouri Man Becomes 8th Person to Die of Vaping-Related Illness in the U.S.

(NEW YORK) — More than 500 people have been diagnosed with vaping-related breathing illnesses, but the cause remains unknown, U.S. health officials said Thursday. An eighth death was also reported. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration revealed that its criminal investigations unit started tracking leads early on, as cases pointed to black market vaping products. … Read more

‘I Wish We Had More Answers’: Health Officials Still Don’t Know Why 500 People Have Gotten Sick After Vaping

More than 500 people have developed serious lung illnesses after vaping, and seven have died — but there’s still not a clear cause, federal health officials said on a call with reporters Thursday. “We at [the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] are very concerned about the occurrence of life-threatening illnesses in otherwise healthy … Read more

How Juul Hooked Kids and Ignited a Public Health Crisis

In the Scheetz household, back-to-school anxiety reached new heights this fall. Jami Scheetz’s 15-year-old son Devon, who has severe asthma, kicked a brutal vaping habit over the summer, with help from a nicotine patch. But as soon as school started and he was once again around kids vaping, his habit returned. On Sept. 12, Devon … Read more

Todo lo que necesita saber acerca de los fibromas

Los fibromas son tumores no cancerosos que crecen en el útero. Pueden afectar al 80% de las mujeres de más de 50 años. Existen cuatro tipos principales cuyos síntomas varían, desde ciclos menstruales abundantes hasta abortos espontáneos. Sin embargo, muchas mujeres no tienen síntomas. Más aquí. View original article Contributor: