CDC now investigating more than 530 vaping-related illnesses amid 7 reported deaths
U.S. health officials say 530 people have now been diagnosed with vaping-related illnesses, but the cause remains unknown.
U.S. health officials say 530 people have now been diagnosed with vaping-related illnesses, but the cause remains unknown.
Father, toddler die from drug overdose, fentanyl exposure
The Santa Rosa father of the baby killed by drugs has also died of an overdose.
The Santa Rosa father of the baby killed by drugs has also died of an overdose.
North Texas church uses donations to pay off $2.7M worth of medical debt
A local Dallas church is hoping to inspire others with a massive act of kindness.
A local Dallas church is hoping to inspire others with a massive act of kindness.
‘Angel dressed as a plumber’: Man fixes cancer patient’s boiler for free, helps thousands of others
A British plumber is being praised for his act of kindness toward a 91-year-old woman battling leukemia.
A British plumber is being praised for his act of kindness toward a 91-year-old woman battling leukemia.
'Numbers went sky high': 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek says he’s undergoing chemotherapy again
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek said he is undergoing another round of chemotherapy.
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek said he is undergoing another round of chemotherapy.
American cancer survivor becomes first to swim English Channel 4 times nonstop
An American cancer survivor has succeeded in her remarkable quest to swim across the English Channel four times in a row.
An American cancer survivor has succeeded in her remarkable quest to swim across the English Channel four times in a row.
Lawmakers want vape shop buffer zone for Montgomery County schools
There are 22 vape shops in Montgomery County and 19 of them are within a half mile of a Montgomery County middle school or high school.
There are 22 vape shops in Montgomery County and 19 of them are within a half mile of a Montgomery County middle school or high school.
20 Prince George’s County firefighters diagnosed with scabies
About 20 firefighters in 13 Prince George’s County departments have been diagnosed with scabies, health department officials confirmed on Monday.
About 20 firefighters in 13 Prince George’s County departments have been diagnosed with scabies, health department officials confirmed on Monday.
Investigation finds spiked inhalable-CBD being sold in Maryland
An Associated Press investigation shows a dark side to booming sales of the cannabis extract CBD. Some people are substituting cheap and dangerous street drugs for the real thing.
An Associated Press investigation shows a dark side to booming sales of the cannabis extract CBD. Some people are substituting cheap and dangerous street drugs for the real thing.
New York's Cuomo pushes for flavored e-cig ban
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Illinois teen suing Juul after docs say he has lungs of a 70-year-old: reports
An Illinois student-athlete is suing the e-cigarette company Juul after doctors said he now has lungs similar to those of a 70-year-old man.
An Illinois student-athlete is suing the e-cigarette company Juul after doctors said he now has lungs similar to those of a 70-year-old man.
FDA looking into possible carcinogen found in Zantac, other heartburn medications
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it is looking into a trace amount of cancer-causing chemicals found in heartburn medications such as Zantac.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it is looking into a trace amount of cancer-causing chemicals found in heartburn medications such as Zantac.
‘I didn’t think it would happen to me’: Doctors believe vaping caused teen's double-lung collapse
A 19-year-old Indiana man suffered two collapsed lungs and his doctors believe the condition is linked to vaping.
A 19-year-old Indiana man suffered two collapsed lungs and his doctors believe the condition is linked to vaping.
‘Human error’ during surgery results in girl losing thumb, having it replaced with her big toe
A 17-year-old Australian girl who dreamed of becoming a professional cricket player had those dreams dashed when a botched surgery resulted in her having her thumb replaced with her big toe.
A 17-year-old Australian girl who dreamed of becoming a professional cricket player had those dreams dashed when a botched surgery resulted in her having her thumb replaced with her big toe.
Colorado woman, 24, in heart failure creates bucket list after 3rd transplant is denied
A 24-year-old woman with heart failure who has been denied a third transplant is asking for help in completing a bucket list as her family prepares for the worst.
A 24-year-old woman with heart failure who has been denied a third transplant is asking for help in completing a bucket list as her family prepares for the worst.
Trump to propose ban on flavorings used in e-cigarettes
President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes to combat a recent surge in underage vaping.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes to combat a recent surge in underage vaping.
Vaping-related lung illness cases rising in Maryland and Virginia
As federal health officials work to identify what is causing a lung illness connected to e-cigarette use, cases are growing in Maryland and Virginia.
As federal health officials work to identify what is causing a lung illness connected to e-cigarette use, cases are growing in Maryland and Virginia.
DC representative fighting for medical marijuana for charter school student
A D.C. representative is fighting to help a student at a local charter school receive the medical marijuana treatment she needs.
A D.C. representative is fighting to help a student at a local charter school receive the medical marijuana treatment she needs.
DC-area Maryland resident diagnosed with West Nile Virus
A Maryland resident in the D.C. area has been diagnosed with the West Nile Virus, the state health department said on Tuesday afternoon.
A Maryland resident in the D.C. area has been diagnosed with the West Nile Virus, the state health department said on Tuesday afternoon.
Daytime naps once or twice a week may keep your heart healthy, study finds
Go ahead, take a siesta. A daytime nap taken once or twice a week may be linked to heart health, according to new research.
Go ahead, take a siesta. A daytime nap taken once or twice a week may be linked to heart health, according to new research.