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Illinois health officials announced the death of a person who had recently vaped and was hospitalized with severe lung illness. View original article Contributor: Lena H. Sun

As a sprawling national opioid trial looms, they say babies who suffer withdrawal after birth need money earmarked to monitor their health. View original article Contributor: Lenny Bernstein

“There is this climate of concern whether you can make a statement based on facts,” an employee at the National Institutes of Health said. View original article Contributor: Yasmeen Abutaleb

The doctors are seeing more 20-something patients because of convenience, health needs and parental insurance coverage to age 26. And that’s ok — mostly. View original article Contributor: Caren Chesler

Physicians, others argue that just because such products are on store shelves doesn’t mean they’re safe for your children. View original article Contributor: Erin Blakemore

Kids playing the sport can face the threat of concussions, cognitive troubles and behavioral problems. View original article Contributor: Robert C. Cantu

Experts think that we might be oversanitizing the environment for children, which could be leading to common health problems. View original article Contributor: Cosby Stone

It’s a skill you may need, especially if you know someone who takes large doses of prescription opioids or abuses such drugs. View original article Contributor: Erin Blakemore

State and federal health officials are investigating dozens of cases of mystery lung illnesses related to vaping in young people across the country. The states include California, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin. View original article Contributor: Lena H. Sun

U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed graphic health warnings for cigarette packages to raise further awareness about smoking risks. View original article Contributor: Lindsey Bever