Millions of Americans suffering from serious illness lack access to care that could improve their quality of life by relieving…
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Fireworks pollute air, study says
July Fourth fireworks fill the skies across the nation with more than sparkling bursts of color. They spew pollution, too.…
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H1N1 May Cause Baldness
Here’s a reason to get your flu shot that you probably haven’t considered: infection with H1N1 may trigger baldness in…
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FDA Appeals Cigarette Warning Ruling
The Obama administration on Tuesday appealed a U.S. judge’s ruling and injunction that blocked tobacco companies from having to display…
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NYC council bans e-cigarettes, foam containers
NEW YORK – New York City lawmakers paved the way Thursday for an eventual ban on plastic foam containers, added…
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Climate change may worsen mold allergies
A common fungus tends to grow more allergenic traits in the presence of high carbon dioxide, Naama Lang-Yona, a doctoral…
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Britain unveils ban on e-cigarettes for minors
Britain said on Sunday it would ban the sale of electronic cigarettes to children aged under 18, citing possible adverse…
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Indonesia begins printing graphic health warnings on cigarette packs
Cigarette manufactures in Indonesia, one of the world’s biggest tobacco markets, began printing graphic health warnings on packets on Tuesday,…
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E-cigarettes may not help smokers quit, says study
A small U.S. study raises new questions about whether using electronic cigarettes will lead people to quit smoking, adding to…
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FDA calculates costs of lost enjoyment if e-cigarette rules prevent smoking
As U.S. health regulators consider what rules to impose on electronic cigarettes, in their tally of costs and benefits they…
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