Wednesday 20 November 2019

Trump’s F.D.A. Nominee Sidesteps Questions About Banning Flavored Vaping Products


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California Sues Juul for Targeting Teens

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New York's attorney general has also sued Juul over marketing materials "geared toward youth."



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Recalls of Blood Pressure Med Took Toll on Patients' Health

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Within the first month of the recall, there was a 55% increase of people coming to Ontario-area emergency departments complaining of high blood pressure.



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Study Spots Ties Between Rheumatoid Arthritis, Other Diseases

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The study included 821 RA patients and 2,455 people without the disease. Researchers identified 11 health conditions associated with rheumatoid arthritis, including epilepsy and pulmonary fibrosis.



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HPV Blamed for Rising Rates of Anal Cancer

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Overall, anal cancer rates and deaths are increasing nearly 3% per year, making it one of the fastest-rising cancers.



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