Minnesota health officials confirm vaping-related death linked to illegal THC products
Minnesota health officials have confirmed the state's first death linked to a national outbreak of serious lung injuries related to vaping. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the patient was over 65 years old and died in August after “a long and complicated hospitalization.”
Minnesota health officials have confirmed the state's first death linked to a national outbreak of serious lung injuries related to vaping. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the patient was over 65 years old and died in August after “a long and complicated hospitalization.”
US health officials report new vaping deaths, repeat warning
U.S. health officials on Friday again urged people to stop vaping until they figure out why some are coming down with serious breathing illnesses.
U.S. health officials on Friday again urged people to stop vaping until they figure out why some are coming down with serious breathing illnesses.
Family: Lakeville, Minn. girl in vegetative state after school nurse failed to treat her asthma
A family says their daughter suffered a catastrophic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state after her school nurse in Lakeville, Minnesota didn't treat her asthma.
A family says their daughter suffered a catastrophic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state after her school nurse in Lakeville, Minnesota didn't treat her asthma.
Oregon death is 2nd linked to vaping, 1st tied to marijuana shop product
Public health officials in Oregon said Wednesday that a person who recently died of a severe respiratory illness had used an electronic cigarette containing marijuana oil from a legal dispensary, the second death linked to vaping nationwide and the first tied to a vaping product bought at a pot shop.
Public health officials in Oregon said Wednesday that a person who recently died of a severe respiratory illness had used an electronic cigarette containing marijuana oil from a legal dispensary, the second death linked to vaping nationwide and the first tied to a vaping product bought at a pot shop.
2 soft drinks per day associated with increased risk of death from all causes, study finds
A study published Tuesday found a positive association between soft drink consumption and increased risk of death from all causes.
A study published Tuesday found a positive association between soft drink consumption and increased risk of death from all causes.
Michigan becomes first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she is the first governor in the country to order a total ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, for all ages.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she is the first governor in the country to order a total ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, for all ages.
Oprah Winfrey to launch wellness arena tour in early 2020
Oprah Winfrey is taking her motivational spirit on the road early next year with an arena tour to promote a healthier lifestyle.
Oprah Winfrey is taking her motivational spirit on the road early next year with an arena tour to promote a healthier lifestyle.
Teen's junk food diet caused him to go blind, study reveals
A teenager reportedly went deaf and blind due to his junk food diet, according to a study released on Monday.
A teenager reportedly went deaf and blind due to his junk food diet, according to a study released on Monday.
Virginia deaths rising despite opioid overdose drug spending
Virginia's death toll from opioid overdoses keeps rising despite state and local governments spending millions on making an antidote available.
Virginia's death toll from opioid overdoses keeps rising despite state and local governments spending millions on making an antidote available.
Boy, 3, in isolation while battling cancer receives steady stream of visitors through his window
A 3-year-old boy, who is battling brain cancer and has spent the summer stuck inside his house in isolation, has managed to stay connected to the outside world through his front window.
A 3-year-old boy, who is battling brain cancer and has spent the summer stuck inside his house in isolation, has managed to stay connected to the outside world through his front window.
Mumps sickens hundreds in migrant detention facilities in 19 states
Mumps has swept through 57 immigration detention facilities in 19 states since September, according to the first U.S. government report on the outbreaks in the overloaded immigration system.
Mumps has swept through 57 immigration detention facilities in 19 states since September, according to the first U.S. government report on the outbreaks in the overloaded immigration system.
Michigan teen hospitalized with suspected case of mosquito-borne illness
The family of a 14-year-old girl in Michigan has identified her as one the three suspected cases of a rare mosquito-borne illness announced by state health officials on Monday, and said that as of Tuesday she was on a ventilator in the hospital.
The family of a 14-year-old girl in Michigan has identified her as one the three suspected cases of a rare mosquito-borne illness announced by state health officials on Monday, and said that as of Tuesday she was on a ventilator in the hospital.
Maryland investigating severe lung illness in vaping
Maryland's health department is investigating five cases of severe lung illness in people who became ill after vaping in the last two months.
Maryland's health department is investigating five cases of severe lung illness in people who became ill after vaping in the last two months.
Study finds new blood test could detect brain injuries missed by CT scans in minutes
Brain injuries often show no symptoms or immediate effects on a person, but medical experts say they can cause wear and tear on the brain over time.
Brain injuries often show no symptoms or immediate effects on a person, but medical experts say they can cause wear and tear on the brain over time.
‘Princess energy’: Girl, 5, attends chemotherapy treatments dressed in different gown each time
A 5-year-old girl undergoing chemotherapy shows a “zest for life” and brings her “princess energy” to every appointment while wearing an elaborate gown each time.
A 5-year-old girl undergoing chemotherapy shows a “zest for life” and brings her “princess energy” to every appointment while wearing an elaborate gown each time.
Contigo recalls 5.7M Kids Cleanable Water Bottles due to possible choking hazard
Contigo is recalling 5.7 million children’s water bottles in the U.S. because a clear silicone spout can detach and become a choking hazard.
Contigo is recalling 5.7 million children’s water bottles in the U.S. because a clear silicone spout can detach and become a choking hazard.
At least 3,500 donated kidneys thrown away each year in US, study finds
A new study found that while more than 100,000 people in the United States are waiting to receive a kidney transplant, approximately 3,500 donated kidneys are discarded each year.
A new study found that while more than 100,000 people in the United States are waiting to receive a kidney transplant, approximately 3,500 donated kidneys are discarded each year.
DC Council member questions Ward 8 7-Eleven stores selling expired food
D.C. Council member Trayon White, (D) - Ward 8, is asking for city officials to investigate after repeated complaints from his constituents that 7-Eleven stores in his ward are selling expired food.
D.C. Council member Trayon White, (D) - Ward 8, is asking for city officials to investigate after repeated complaints from his constituents that 7-Eleven stores in his ward are selling expired food.
Judge orders Johnson & Johnson to pay Oklahoma $572M in opioid lawsuit
An Oklahoma judge on Monday found Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries helped fuel the state's opioid drug crisis and ordered the consumer products giant to pay $572 million to help abate the problem in the coming years.
An Oklahoma judge on Monday found Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries helped fuel the state's opioid drug crisis and ordered the consumer products giant to pay $572 million to help abate the problem in the coming years.
Teen with measles may have exposed guests at Disneyland, California Adventure, health officials warn
A teenage girl with measles visited Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks this month and may have exposed other park-goers to the disease, Orange County health officials said Friday.
A teenage girl with measles visited Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks this month and may have exposed other park-goers to the disease, Orange County health officials said Friday.