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Allergy April 27, 2022

Bad news for allergy sufferers: Pollen counts are on the rise

Some areas, like the southeastern U.S. are seeing pollen counts roughly 10% higher than normal. And people are feeling it.

Health April 14, 2022

E-cigs using synthetic nicotine now under FDA oversight

A new law allows the Food and Drug Administration to regulate e-cigarettes and other products that use synthetic nicotine.

Drug and Substance Abuse March 31, 2022

Secondhand marijuana smoke from bongs more dangerous than cigarette smoke: study

Secondhand cannabis smoke from a bong is more dangerous than cigarette smoking, according to researchers. 

Coronavirus March 25, 2022

Is it COVID-19, allergies, or post-vaccine symptoms? How to tell the difference

With spring officially upon us and the novel coronavirus still spreading amid the country’s vaccination effort, it can be difficult to tell the difference between seasonal allergies, a coronavirus infection, and side effects post-vaccination. 

Stop Smoking March 18, 2022

US adult cigarette smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic

The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic saw more Americans drinking heavily or using illicit drugs — but apparently not smoking.

HEALTH March 5, 2022

NASA study: Each state has own climatic threshold for flu outbreaks

NASA satellite data has highlighted a critical relationship between low humidity and the outbreak of flu in the U.S. according to researchers. 

Coronavirus March 1, 2022

Aging faster in adulthood linked to health conditions in adolescence

People who were obese, smoked daily or had a psychological disorder diagnosis during their adolescence years could age faster than their peers, according to researchers. 

HEART HEALTH February 24, 2022

CDC advises some people wait longer between COVID-19 vaccine doses over heart inflammation risk

The CDC Wednesday said younger males should consider waiting longer between doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in order to reduce the risk of a rare form of heart inflammation.

Coronavirus February 22, 2022

Relatives of patients with severe COVID-19 more likely to experience PTSD: study

Family members of patients in the ICU for COVID-19 were more likely to have PTSD symptoms than those of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome from another illness, researchers said.

Coronavirus February 8, 2022

COVID-19 pandemic causes 'broken heart' syndrome cases to surge: researchers

Research has reportedly identified a spike in cases of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or "broken heart syndrome," over the course of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Allergy January 21, 2022

Peanut allergy could be tamed in some kids using oral immunotherapy: study

If treated early enough, young children may be able to overcome their peanut allergies, according to researchers.