Judge rules Mass. vape sales ban can remain, but changes required
A Massachusetts judge ruled on Monday that the state's four-month ban on the sale of all e-cigarettes and vaping products can remain in effect — but only for about a week.
Author: JACQUELINE HOWARD, CNN
Johnson & Johnson recalls baby powder due to asbestos concerns
Johnson & Johnson announced on Friday that it's initiating a voluntary recall in the United States of its popular Johnson's Baby Powder due to low levels of asbestos contamination.
CDC: Vaccine exemption rates among kindergartners continue to climb
There has been a small increase in vaccine exemption rates among kindergarteners in the United States, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New vaping study links e-liquids to some lung inflammation
A new study suggests that vaping e-liquids, specifically propylene glycol and glycerin, may lead to some inflammation in the lungs -- but more research is needed to determine just how much inflammation may occur over a prolonged period of time.
These high school sports have highest concussion rates
When it comes to concussions in high school sports, there is good news and bad news, a new study suggests.
CDC: Answers in vaping investigation could take months
The federal investigation into what exactly is causing a peculiar outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries nationwide could continue for months.
Researchers collect trash to better understand teen vaping and smoking
To better understand the vaping epidemic in high schools across the United States, researchers have turned to the ground.
CDC: Vaping-related injuries now in all states but one
There are 1,299 lung injury cases associated with e-cigarette products in 49 states, the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands as of Tuesday, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Alaska is the only state without a reported case.
Three STDs reach all-time highs, CDC reports
Health officials are raising alarm about a rise in STDs across the United States.
Vaping-related lung injuries in the US surpass 1,000 cases
There are now more than 1,000 cases of vaping-related lung injuries across the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
FDA warns consumers to stop using THC vaping products
The US Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to stop using THC vaping products as investigations into vaping-related lung injuries and deaths continue.
Why did EEE cases spike this year? It's complicated
What exactly is fueling an unprecedented outbreak of the mosquito-borne Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, in the United States remains a concerning conundrum -- and there could be several factors at play.
Antidepressants linked to higher gestational diabetes risk
Taking antidepressants while pregnant may be associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes, a new study suggests.
Ohio governor calls for statewide ban on flavored vape product sales
Another state has announced plans to work toward banning the sale of certain e-cigarette products.
Experimental prostate cancer therapy delays disease in trial
An experimental prostate cancer therapy may change the way patients are treated for the second-deadliest cancer in men.
FDA, DEA crack down on more websites illegally selling opioids
As part of their fight against the opioid crisis, the US Food and Drug Administration and the Drug Enforcement Administration have issued joint warning letters to several website operators illegally marketing and selling opioids.
Washington state orders emergency ban on flavored vape products
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has called for the state to impose an emergency ban on all flavored vaping products, including those that contain nicotine and THC.
Vaping lung injuries now surpass 800 cases nationwide, CDC says
Hundreds more cases of vaping-related lung injuries across the United States have been reported to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
FDA commissioner says to expect e-cig policy in coming weeks
The federal government may be getting close to cracking down on e-cigarettes amid concerns about the risks of vaping.
First vaping death in Georgia brings nationwide total to 10
Two more people have died from vaping-related illnesses in the United States.
Massachusetts to temporarily ban sale of e-cigarettes, vaping products
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has called for a temporary statewide ban on the sale of all e-cigarettes and vaping products in response to a nationwide outbreak of lung injuries associated with vaping.
Trump admin pushes UN to drop reproductive health mentions
US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is encouraging world leaders to expand access to health care without the inclusion of terms such as "reproductive health and rights." He delivered these remarks at a high-level meeting on universal health coverage during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Monday.
CDC's case count of vaping-related lung illnesses went down
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday there are 380 confirmed and probable cases of lung disease associated with vaping across 36 states and the US Virgin Islands. Six deaths have been confirmed in six states: California, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, and Oregon.
6th person dies from vaping-related lung disease
A sixth person in the United States has died from lung disease related to vaping, Kansas health officials said Tuesday. The woman was older than 50 and had a history of health problems. She became seriously ill shortly after she started using e-cigarettes and her symptoms progressed rapidly. It's not clear what type of vaping products she used, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment sai
