US raises legal age for cigarettes, vape
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a sweeping spending bill into law, including a measure that prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21.
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New research: Antibiotics in infancy tied to allergies in childhood
Antibiotics commonly prescribed to babies may lead to an increased risk of allergies later in childhood, possibly because the medications can affect an infant's gut bacteria, according to a new research paper.
CDC: Vaping-related lung injuries surpass 2,500 cases nationwide
The number of vaping-related lung injury cases have topped 2,500 nationwide.
Teen vaping of marijuana on rise, survey finds
Vaping remained popular among teens across the United States in 2019, according to a new report, and there were significant increases in vaping of marijuana by eighth-, 10th- and 12th-graders.
Scientists make advancement in breast cancer drugs
Two new drugs for advanced HER2-positive breast cancer were tested in separate studies, and scientists say they've made progress in the development of new treatment options.
Top 10 health questions America asked Dr. Google in 2019
Google users in the United States had a lot of questions about blood pressure, the keto diet and hiccups in 2019.
Study: Vaping tied to long-term risk of respiratory disease
Vaping or using e-cigarettes for a long period of time was associated with an increased risk of respiratory diseases -- including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, chronic bronchitis and asthma -- in a new study.
Senate confirms Dr. Stephen Hahn as FDA commissioner
The US Senate on Thursday confirmed Dr. Stephen Hahn to be the next commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration. The Senate vote was 72 to 18.
Trump administration's vaping policy yet to be seen
Three months after President Donald Trump said that the US Food and Drug Administration would put out
6 'probable' vaping-related injury cases linked to Mass. dispensaries
A state investigation into vaping-related lung injury cases in Massachusetts has found that vape products used in six probable cases were purchased legally from dispensaries. All of the products contained THC or tetrahydrocannabinol, the primary psychoactive component of cannabis.
Report: More than 140,000 died from measles last year
As the number of measles cases continued to soar, more than 140,000 people across the globe died from measles last year, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.
Vaping-related lung injury cases now in all 50 states
A teen from Southeast Alaska is the state's first case of vaping-related lung injury, according to the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.
Trump's White House meeting on vaping results in contentious debate
The White House held a contentious, wide-ranging meeting on Friday to examine increases in youth vaping and the outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries currently sweeping the United States.
Vaping teen in Canada develops 'popcorn lung' symptoms
A 17-year-old boy in Canada has been treated for a life-threatening popcorn lung-like illness after vaping flavored e-liquids and THC -- the main psychoactive component of cannabis.
Midwives, doulas could benefit births but not all women have access
Nandi Hill rushed to Emily Rose's home at the crack of dawn.
These sports injuries cause the most ER visits among youth
While sports are an important part of a healthy lifestyle for young people, injuries can happen too -- and a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics reveals which activities are most likely to send a young athlete to the emergency room.
FDA warns Dollar Tree about selling 'potentially unsafe drugs'
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter to Dollar Tree for receiving over-the-counter drugs produced by foreign manufacturers that have been found to be adulterated, including acne treatment pads and Assured brand drugs.
More people are surviving lung cancer in the US, report finds
Over the past decade, the rate of new lung cancer cases diagnosed in the United States has dropped 19% and the five-year survival rate has climbed 26%, according to a new report.
Asthma can turn deadly in rare cases
The death of 13-year-old Broadway star Laurel Griggs is a tragic reminder of how serious asthma can be.
Medical groups differ on when to start colon, rectal cancer screening
Conflicting recommendations on when and how average-risk adults should get screened for colon and rectal cancer could leave you confused -- but new guidance aims to make sense of it all.
Rates of ADHD diagnosis among US adults on the rise, study suggests
The prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, has continued to climb significantly among adults in the United States within the past decade, a new study suggests.
Facebook launches new health tool
Facebook has launched a new feature to help track what preventive health screenings might be recommended for you based on your age and sex.
Pediatricians endorse weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgery has traditionally been viewed as a procedure for adults with severe obesity who haven't been able to lose weight or keep it off. Now, pediatricians are calling for it to be more accessible for children and teens with severe obesity too.
FDA recommends boxed warning for breast implants
The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday released draft guidance recommending a "boxed warning" on labeling materials for breast implants. Boxed warnings, which alert health care providers and consumers to serious risks associated with a drug or device, are the strongest form of warning required by the FDA for labeling.
