First Death Tied to Lung Injury From Vaping Reported in Illinois
An Illinois resident who was hospitalized after suffering severe respiratory illness related to vaping has died, state health officials reported Friday. WebMD Health
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First Death Reported as Cases Linked to Vaping Rise
The CDC reports the first death from severe lung injuries related to vaping. The adult from Illinois is among 193 potential cases in 22 states of people hospitalized for lung injuries in recent weeks. WebMD Health
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Treated for Pancreatic Cancer
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has just finished treatment for pancreatic cancer, the U.S. Supreme Court announced Friday. WebMD Health
1 in 8 Teen Girls Has Faced ‘Reproductive Coercion’
Reproductive coercion is a form of abuse in which a girl or woman is pressured into pregnancy. From a male partner threatening to leave if his female partner refuses to have his baby, to poking holes in condoms before sex, the coercion can take shape in a variety of ways. WebMD Health
A Kid-Friendly Emergency Room Saves Lives
The risk of death was three times lower for those treated at ERs with greater levels of pediatric readiness. WebMD Health
Your Dog May Be Leading You to a Healthier Heart
Researchers found that compared with people who had no pets, dog owners tended to have fewer risk factors for heart disease: They got more exercise, and had healthier diets and lower blood sugar levels. WebMD Health
Just One Pill for All Your Heart Health Needs? It’s On the Way
The “polypill” reduced the risk of life-threatening heart health problems by more than one-third during a five-year period in a group of more than 3,400 people aged 50 to 75. WebMD Health
Teen Recovering From Serious Vaping-Related Illness
A Texas teen spent 10 days in a coma fighting what doctors say was a vaping-related lung illness that almost took his life. WebMD Health
CBD Is the Rage, But More Science Needed on Safety, Effectiveness
The review found that limited regulation of CBD products is a concern for health care providers. WebMD Health
CDC Warns of ‘Super’ Salmonella in Beef, Cheese
First seen in 2017, this bacterial strain has already caused 255 Americans in 32 states to become ill, and many more cases are expected. WebMD Health