HEALTH
Household Chemicals Could Be Linked to Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer
"Research like this is important, as it could help us to understand more about breast cancer risk and possible new ways to treat it," an expert told "Newsweek."
Man Receives Double Transplant After Lungs 'Irreparably Damaged' by Vaping
Concern over the possible health implications of e-cigarette use is growing as more people take up vaping and vaping-related injuries become more commonplace.
Teenage Boy Suffers Potentially Life-Threatening Lung Failure After Vaping
His doctors say "we consider e-cigarettes as 'much safer than tobacco' at our peril'."
Investigation Launched After More Than 100 Needles Wash up on Venice Beach
The beach was closed off following the discovery and reported to have been meticulously cleaned up by Los Angeles County lifeguards.
Some People Genetically 'Hardwired' To Find Vegetables Bitter, Avoid Them
Their genetic make-up could also ruin the taste of chocolate, coffee, and beer.
12 Tons of Pepperoni Pizza Toppings Recalled Over Listeria Fears
The USDA released a class I notice on November 9, 2019 after samples of affected products tested positive for a potentially deadly bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes.
Vaping Could Be 'Potentially Even More' Harmful to Hearts Than Smoking
The warning comes amid a U.S.-wide outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries.
CDC Identifies 'Toxin of Concern' in Vaping Lung Injuries and Deaths
U.S. health body finds a link between vitamin E acetate and e-cigarette illness.
People Near Coal Plants Could Be Drinking 'Toxic' Water Until 2028
The proposed changes to the coal combustion residual rule won't survive the courts, says Betsy Southerland, who wrote the rule in 2015. But it will delay protections for vulnerable communities.
Babies Born Vaginally Could Be Protected From Allergies
Breastfeeding was also linked to lower allergy rates in a study which looked at the medical records of 158,422 children.
Man Goes to Hospital with Earache, Doctors Find Cockroaches Inside His Ear
The man had kept food by his bed, which could have attracted the bugs.
Zantac Recall Update: Another Company Recalls Ranitidine Over Cancer Fears
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is the latest company to issue a voluntary recall of ranitidine products over concerns regarding "probable" carcinogen NDMA.
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Vegan Cities Ranked: Places with Greatest Interest in Veganism
Six of the top 20 are in the U.S., but it's a British city that tops the list.
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Alcohol Consumption: U.S. States with Highest and Lowest Levels of Excessive Drinking
The more highly paid and educated a person is, the more likely it is that they will drink to excess.
Ground Beef Recall: 130,000 Pounds of Meat Products Could Contain Plastic
The recall notice was issued after customer complaints made to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
2 Million Pounds of Simmons Products May Contain Unsafe Levels of Metal
A recall notice was published by the USDA after the issue was brought to Simmons' attention during further processing.
Smoked Salmon Recalled Over Fears of Life-threatening Food Poisoning
The notice comes after a review of laboratory certificates found the salmon may be harboring a potentially deadly bacteria—Clostridium botulinum.
Adults with Autism Diagnosed Later in Life Reveal How Their Experiences
An autism expert told Newsweek "even if you have lived all of your life without the diagnosis, finding out that you have autism can be a very positive experience."
Preventing Childhood Trauma Reduces Chances of Drug Abuse, Chronic Diseases
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published Tuesday indicates that adverse childhood experiences are associated with five of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States.
Study: Patients Who Had Weight Loss Surgery Less Likely to Get Skin Cancer
A study conducted mostly by researchers from the University of Gothenburg found that obese patients who underwent bariatric surgery to help them lose weight were less likely to develop skin cancer, including melanoma.
Youth Vaping Spiked in 2019 While Fed Plays Regulatory Catch Up: Report
More than 5 million high school and middle school students used e-cigarettes in 2019, up from 3.6 million the year before, despite prevention efforts.
DEA Agents Say Mexican Cartel Pills 'Exactly' Resemble Prescriptions
Cartels have "presses" that give the pills the name and likeness of their prescription counterparts after they are laced with fentanyl in "dirty barrels," according to WFXT Boston.
Your Houseplants Aren't Actually Improving the Air Quality in Your Home
Scientists carried out the study after seeing exaggerated claims about the purifying powers of plants online.
These Are the Fattest and Slimmest States in the U.S.
The "fatness" of each state has been revealed in a report compiled by WalletHub, using data from various government and academic sources.