Health
Michael Nedelman, CNN
E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 17 People In Eight States, CDC Says
Public health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak that has infected at least 17 people in eight states, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.4 years ago
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46 Colorado Schools Close Due To Virus Outbreaks
Approximately 22,000 students will be out of class until Dec. 2 as every affected school is disinfected, according to a statement from school officials.4 years ago
Lauren M. Johnson, CNN
Some Boxes Of Cheese Nips Are Being Recalled
Check your Cheese Nips -- the cracker's parent company has issued a voluntary recall.4 years ago
LINDSEY TANNER, AP Medical Writer
AMA Calls For Total Ban On All E-Cigarette, Vaping Products
The American Medical Association on Tuesday called for an immediate ban on all electronic cigarettes and vaping devices.4 years ago
MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer
Romney Questions FDA Nominee About Putting Health Ahead Of Politics
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration sidestepped questions Wednesday on the future of a 2-month-old proposal to ban most flavored electronic cigarettes.4 years ago
MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer
California Sues E-Cigarette Maker Juul Over Ads, Youth Sales
California on Monday sued the nation’s biggest e-cigarette maker, alleging that Juul Labs deliberately marketed and sold its flavored nicotine products to teenagers.4 years ago
Amy Woodyatt, CNN
Samoa Declares State Of Emergency After Measles Deaths
Samoa has declared a state of emergency after several deaths linked to a measles outbreak, closing schools and placing restrictions on public gatherings, the Reuters news agency reported.4 years ago
Hollie Silverman, CNN
New York Times: Trump Backs Off Flavor Ban For E-Cigarettes
President Donald Trump has backed away from a proposal to ban flavored e-cigarettes, The New York Times reported Sunday.4 years ago
Aley Davis, KSL TV
Genetic Study To Map Genomes Of 500K People, Hopes To Help Doctors Prevent Cancer
What would life be like if you knew you would get cancer one day but could prevent it beforehand? Clinicians in Utah are hoping to accomplish just that through a new study.5 years ago
Jacqueline Howard, CNN
These Sports Injuries Cause The Most ER Visits Among Youth, Report Finds
A new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics reveals which activities are most likely to send a young athlete to the emergency room.5 years ago
Jacqueline Howard, CNN
FDA Issues Warning To Dollar Tree About Selling Potentially ‘Unsafe’ Drugs
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter to Dollar Tree for receiving over-the-counter drugs produced by foreign manufacturers that have been found to be adulterated, including acne treatment pads and Assured brand drugs.5 years ago
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Canyons School District Holds Vaping Education Night
The Canyons School District is taking steps to educate parents on recognizing the signs that their teen may be vaping.5 years ago
Jessie Yeung, CNN
Two People Just Got The Plague In China – Yes, The Black Death Plague
Two people in China are being treated for plague, authorities said Tuesday. It's the second time the disease, the same one that caused the Black Death, one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, has been detected in the region.5 years ago
Rory Sullivan, CNN
Scientists May Have Just Worked Out Why We Hiccup
Although hiccups seem a nuisance, scientists have discovered they may play a crucial role in our development -- by helping babies to regulate their breathing.5 years ago
Jacqueline Howard, CNN
More People Are Surviving Lung Cancer In The US, Report Finds
Over the past decade, the rate of new lung cancer cases diagnosed in the United States has dropped 19% and the five-year survival rate has climbed 26%, according to a new report.5 years ago
Jen Christensen, CNN
Teen Receives Double Lung Transplant After Vaping-Related Illness
Doctors at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit performed what they believe is the United States' first double lung transplant on a patient whose lungs were damaged after vaping, according to the hospital.5 years ago
Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business
Google Is Collecting Health Data On Millions Of Americans
Google has confirmed it's collecting health data on millions of Americans through a new partnership with Ascension, one of the country's largest nonprofit health systems.5 years ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
Utah Doctors Issued Treatment Guide For Vaping-Related Illness
A task force at Intermountain Healthcare has completed the largest study yet of the puzzling vaping-related illness and developed a treatment guide for doctors.5 years ago
Jen Christensen, CNN
Vaping Lung Injury Cases Now Top 2,000, CDC Says
There were 2,051 cases of lung injury linked to vaping as of November 5, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday.5 years ago
MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer
Juul Halts US Sales Of Popular Mint-Flavored E-Cigarettes
Juul Labs said Thursday it will halt U.S. sales of its best-selling, mint-flavored electronic cigarettes as it struggles to survive a nationwide backlash against vaping.5 years ago
LINDSEY TANNER, AP Medical Writer
US Teen Vaping Numbers Climb, Fueled By Juul & Mint Flavor
New research shows U.S. teens who use electronic cigarettes prefer those made by Juul Labs, and mint is the favorite flavor for many of them.5 years ago
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Huntsman Family To Donate $150M To Establish Mental Health Institute At U Of U
The Huntsman family has pledged $150 million to establish the Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah.5 years ago
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Company Recalling Packaged Vegetables Over Listeria Contamination Concerns
The voluntary recall is in response to a notification by the Food and Drug Administration and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency of the possible contamination, according to Mann Packing.5 years ago
