November 11, 2015 Arkansas man is injured when his e-cigarette explodes Josh Swartz bought an e-cigarette just two weeks ago, hoping to use it to quit smoking.
November 11, 2015 Workers in stressful, demanding jobs more likely to show up when sick Demanding, stressful or insecure jobs may motivate workers to show up even when they should stay home sick, a research review suggests.
November 10, 2015 FDA clears first new tobacco products under federal pathway The Food and Drug Administration has cleared the first new tobacco products for the U.S. market, under a system authorized more than 5 years ago.
November 9, 2015 Adolescent e-cigarette use tied to breathing problems Adolescents who reported using e-cigarettes were about 30 percent more likely to report respiratory symptoms than those who never used e-cigarettes, in a study from China.
November 8, 2015 5 strategies to quit smoking for good Which is worse: using tobacco, or quitting it?
November 7, 2015 22 strange ways the sun may affect your body You know that the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer and premature aging, and that wearing sunscreen (year-round!) is an important way to protect yourself.
November 6, 2015 Protect your baby this winter: Know the facts about RSV With the winter season upon us, it’s important to be aware of all the illnesses the cold weather brings. Often going undetected, but still a serious threat, is a common seasonal virus called respiratory syncytial virus – or RSV
November 6, 2015 EpiPen injuries are rare but may be serious for children Squirming kids may be badly hurt by the needles of epinephrine injectors like EpiPens, according to a set of case studies collected by U.S. doctors.
November 6, 2015 New Hampshire lung cancer patient sues for medical marijuana card A New Hampshire woman with late-stage lung cancer filed a lawsuit against the state health commissioner Thursday in hopes of getting a medical marijuana identification card before dispensaries open.
November 4, 2015 Infant whooping cough infection tied to later epilepsy risk Children in Denmark who were diagnosed with pertussis, or "whooping cough," in early childhood appear to have an increased risk of epilepsy later in childhood, according to a new study.