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CNN Health News
- More than 120 cases of lung disease in 15 states could be linked to vaping August 17, 2019At least 15 states have identified more than 120 cases of lung disease or injury that could be linked to vaping, a CNN survey of state health departments has found.
- FDA investigating 127 reports of seizures, neurological symptoms related to vaping August 7, 2019The US Food and Drug Administration has received 127 reports of seizures or other neurological symptoms possibly related to e-cigarettes, the agency announced Wednesday. Investigators have yet to determine, however, whether vaping was directly linked to the cases.
- Vaping linked to marijuana use in young people, research says August 12, 2019Young people who vape are more likely to use marijuana, according to a study published Monday. The findings, researchers say, support the theory that nicotine rewires the developing brain, changing how people respond to and crave addictive substances.
- A man's false teeth got stuck in his throat during a surgery. It was eight days before anyone noticed. August 13, 2019A 72-year-old's false teeth got stuck in his throat during surgery and weren't discovered for eight days, doctors have said.
- Deadly Legionnaires' outbreak at Atlanta hotel is the largest on record in Georgia August 12, 2019An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease tied to a prominent Atlanta hotel is the largest recorded Legionella outbreak in Georgia, a public health official told CNN on Sunday.
Medical News Today
- Medical News Today: Intense light may boost heart health August 18, 2019New research in mice and humans finds that exposure to intense light therapy can boost the heart's protection against a heart attack.
- Medical News Today: Alzheimer's: Death of key brain cells causes daytime sleepiness August 18, 2019According to a new study, the buildup of toxic tau protein in key areas of the brain leads to major brain cell loss and daytime sleepiness in Alzheimer's.
- Medical News Today: The power of electromagnetic energy on breast cancer cells August 17, 2019Electromagnetic energy could be used to halt the movement of breast cancer cells, reducing metastatic cases. New research explains how.
- Medical News Today: Diabetes overtreatment seriously endangers health August 17, 2019A large new study warns that many people with diabetes receive overly intensive treatments that increase their risk of hypoglycemia and associated events.
- Medical News Today: How to use essential oils for scars August 16, 2019Some essential oils may combat infection and inflammation, which can help wounds heal and improve skin health. Here, learn about the evidence behind these essential oils and how to use them to help prevent scars.
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