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TB Cases Drop Among the Young, But Racial Disparities Persist
Rates among all other racial/ethnic groups were at least 14 times higher than among whites.
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Microplastics in Drinking Water Not a Health Risk
However the World Health Organization also noted that more research is needed into how microplastics may impact human health and the environment, the Associated Press reported.
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CBD Is the Rage, But More Science Needed on Safety, Effectiveness
The review found that limited regulation of CBD products is a concern for health care providers.
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Cases of Lung Injury Tied to Vaping Keep Rising
Late Wednesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its tally of such cases to 153, spread across 16 states. These cases have emerged in a relatively short timeframe -- from...
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CDC Warns of 'Super' Salmonella in Beef, Cheese
First seen in 2017, this bacterial strain has already caused 255 Americans in 32 states to become ill, and many more cases are expected.
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Teen Recovering From Serious Vaping-Related Illness
A Texas teen spent 10 days in a coma fighting what doctors say was a vaping-related lung illness that almost took his life.
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Just One Pill for All Your Heart Health Needs? It's On the Way
The "polypill" reduced the risk of life-threatening heart health problems by more than one-third during a five-year period in a group of more than 3,400 people aged 50 to 75.
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1 in 8 Teen Girls Has Faced 'Reproductive Coercion'
Reproductive coercion is a form of abuse in which a girl or woman is pressured into pregnancy. From a male partner threatening to leave if his female partner refuses to have his baby, to poking holes...
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A Kid-Friendly Emergency Room Saves Lives
The risk of death was three times lower for those treated at ERs with greater levels of pediatric readiness.
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Your Dog May Be Leading You to a Healthier Heart
Researchers found that compared with people who had no pets, dog owners tended to have fewer risk factors for heart disease: They got more exercise, and had healthier diets and lower blood sugar levels.
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Treated for Pancreatic Cancer
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has just finished treatment for pancreatic cancer, the U.S. Supreme Court announced Friday.
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First Death Reported as Cases Linked to Vaping Rise
The CDC reports the first death from severe lung injuries related to vaping. The adult from Illinois is among 193 potential cases in 22 states of people hospitalized for lung injuries in recent weeks.
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First Death Tied to Lung Injury From Vaping Reported in Illinois
An Illinois resident who was hospitalized after suffering severe respiratory illness related to vaping has died, state health officials reported Friday.
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As Vaping Lung Injuries Grow, Doctors Seek Answers
One person has died as a result of severe lung injuries linked to vaping. And it’s not clear yet what the prognosis for others will be as cases mount and public health officials seek clues about their...
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Teen May Have Exposed Disneyland Tourists to Measles
People who were at Disneyland and other Southern California tourist attractions earlier this month may have been exposed to measles by a tourist from New Zealand, Los Angeles and Orange counties...
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Restless Legs Syndrome Might Raise Risk of Suicide, Self-Harm
People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) have nearly three times the risk of suicide and self-harm, which indicates that there may be a link between the physical condition and mental health.
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What Malcolm Gladwell Learned Talking to Strangers
Author, journalist, and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell talks about how to tell when people are being truthful, why doctors need more face time with patients, and what his running routine does for him.
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Your Chocolate Pot 'Edible' Could Hold a Hidden Danger
A quirk in quality testing could mean that pot-laced chocolates are more potent than their label indicates, researchers report.
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Deep Medicine: Can AI Help Your Doctor 'Get' You?
Cardiologist Eric Topol talks about how "deep medicine," which uses artificial intelligence to promote understanding, learning, and empathy, can make doctors better know what their patients need.
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Boom in Pot 'Concentrates' Could Pose Addiction Risk for Teens
A startling number of teenagers are using marijuana concentrates. About one in four Arizona teens have tried a marijuana concentrate at least once, survey data shows.
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