Vaping-related illnesses surge as FDA discloses criminal probe
Federal health officials say 530 people have been sickened in 38 states by a mysterious vaping-related illness. View original article Contributor: Lena H. Sun
Month: September 2019
He was ‘perfectly healthy’ before the mosquito bite. Nine days later, he was brain dead.
The Michigan man reportedly contracted Eastern equine encephalitis, or “sleeping sickness,” a rare, mosquito-borne virus. View original article Contributor: Marisa Iati
How a ‘Sesame Street’ Muppet became embroiled in a controversy over autism
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1 in 9 high school seniors vape nicotine near-daily, new survey says amid e-cigarette scare
The share of teens who said they vaped nicotine in the preceding 30 days more than doubled for each age group surveyed, preliminary data published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine shows. View original article Contributor: Hannah Knowles
Purdue Says Sacklers May Walk From Opioid Deal if Judge Does Not Block Cases
The company said the cost of fighting lawsuits brought by states could jeopardize its owners’ ability to contribute $3 billion to a national opioids settlement. View original article Contributor:
What is the link between anxiety and nausea?
Anxiety can cause a range of physical symptoms. Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, are particularly common. Discover the link between anxiety and nausea here and learn about the various coping methods and treatments for anxiety. View original article Contributor:
New protocol to improve gene therapy tool production
A method to create a faster and lower cost alternative for a gene therapy tool. View original article Contributor:
Should You Keep Taking Zantac for Your Heartburn?
Versions of the drug have been found to contain low levels of a carcinogen. But it’s still on pharmacy shelves. Here’s what you need to know. View original article Contributor:
Scientists Identify Neurons That Help the Brain Forget
In mice, cells in the hypothalamus clears out old memories while the animals sleep. View original article Contributor:
Vaping Illnesses Increase to 530 Probable Cases
More than three-fourths of those sickened are male, health officials said, and half are under 25. Some of the illnesses are so severe that the C.D.C. says it expects more deaths. View original article Contributor: