October 7, 2016 For less toxic e-cigarettes, skip the strawberry When it comes to e-cigarette safety, flavorings added to the liquid nicotine burned in the devices may influence how much the fumes lead to health problems, a recent study suggests.
October 6, 2016 Are e-cig injuries exploding upward? Injuries from exploding e-cigarettes appear to be on the rise, according to a new analysis from a Seattle hospital.
October 6, 2016 Can houseplants be unhealthy for humans? Houseplants add beauty to a home, but sometimes looks can be deceiving.
October 6, 2016 Voice box prostheses may only last 3 months Tracheoesophageal voice prosthetic devices often last less than three months before they need to be replaced, which is a shorter lifespan than previously reported, according to a new study.
October 6, 2016 Parents of teen with nut allergy who died reach settlement The parents of a teen girl with a peanut allergy who died in their arms after she ate a snack at a camp have reached a $15 million settlement with the city of Sacramento, they announced Wednesday.
October 5, 2016 Toxins remain in homes for months after smokers quit A home's air may seem cleaner after a smoker has quit, but researchers report in the journal Tobacco Control that toxins from tobacco smoke can linger for months.
October 5, 2016 High resting heart rate tied to African American heart failure risk For African Americans, a high resting heart rate may indicate greater risk of death or hospitalization with heart failure, a recent analysis finds.
October 5, 2016 Anti-tobacco groups sue FDA to require graphic warning labels on cigarette packs Antitobacco groups on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to push the agency to try again to require graphic warning labels on cigarettes.
October 4, 2016 Alternative medicine may be linked to lower vaccination rates Children that visit alternative medical practitioners like acupuncturists and chiropractors may be less likely to receive flu shots than their peers, a U.S. study suggests.
October 4, 2016 Outpatient strategies for some acute conditions effective and cheaper Many acute medical conditions can be treated without admitting patients to the hospital, with no increased risk and, in some cases, higher patient satisfaction, according to a new review.