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October 24, 2015

Why do teens still smoke? On addiction, advertising, and the rise of e-cigarettes

U.S. teen smoking rates have dipped below 10 percent, but public health advocates worry that progress may soon level off, as other surveys suggest teens think light smoking is safe, and e-cigarette use is on the rise.

October 24, 2015

Mold exposure may worsen asthma for middle-aged adults

Mold exposure in the home raises the risk of asthma symptoms in middle age, according to a new study from Australia.

October 24, 2015

How to manage your child’s asthma

Do you have or care for an asthmatic child? Here’s how to make sure he or she is safe and healthy

October 24, 2015

Tonsil removal for youth with sleep apnea may improve asthma, study says

The surgical removal of tonsils and adenoids in children with sleep apnea may mitigate asthma, reveals a new study published in PLOS Medicine.

October 24, 2015

Parents may overestimate marijuana’s effects on kids’ seizures

In a recent trend, parents of children with some forms of epilepsy are giving marijuana to their children in hopes of alleviating the seizures, but researchers say cannabis is not a proven treatment for childhood epilepsy, and people should wait for rigorous studies to decide whether the drug is safe or effective.

October 24, 2015

The surprising damage of one night at a hookah bar

Here's even more proof that smoking—in any capacity—isn't good for you: A single evening of smoking hookah can significantly increase your exposure to carcinogens.

October 24, 2015

Could a ‘leaky gut’ be the cause of acne, fatigue and memory fog?

As far as strange medical conditions go, leaky gut syndrome is among the most intriguing— and possibly the most distastefully named.

October 24, 2015

US tobacco companies revive challenge to FDA over labeling

U.S. tobacco companies on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration hoping to stop the agency from enforcing a directive on changes to a tobacco product’s labeling or quantity.

October 24, 2015

1 in 6 Florida teens try hookah

More and more Florida high school students are trying hookah - water pipes used for smoking tobacco, according to a new study.

October 24, 2015

Sick again? Why some colds won't go away

Some people get back-to-back colds, infected by a new virus.