California sues major US nursing home operator over ratings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s attorney general and local officials sued the nation’s largest senior living home operator Monday, alleging the
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Asthma, COPD and Bronchitis: study shows risks of E-cigarettes
Vapers of E-cigarettes have an increased risk for chronic lung diseases such as COPD, Asthma and Bronchitis. The write U.S.
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Nearly 200 in 22 states sick after vaping: CDC
The Latest on a possible vaping-related illnesses around the U.S. (all times local): 3:15 p.m. Health officials say the number
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Vaping May Have Landed 8 Teens in the Hospital with Serious Lung Damage
Eight teenagers in Wisconsin have been hospitalized with serious lung damage after vaping, according to health officials. All of the
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Air pollution is associated with increased emergency department visits for heart and lung disease: New multicity study examines multiple air pollutants
Outdoor air pollution is a major health threat worldwide. New research by George Mason University found that exposure to certain
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What pneumococcus says to make you sick
Carnegie Mellon University researchers have identified a molecule that plays a key role in bacterial communication and infection. Their findings
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Lung cancer deaths are 28 percent lower in California: State’s long-term, aggressive tobacco control programs cited as primary reason
Early adoption of tobacco control efforts in California lead to fewer people ever smoking, reduced the amount used by those
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For CF lung infections, how well antibiotics work may be affected by pH, oxygen
People living with cystic fibrosis (CF) spend their entire lives battling chronic lung infections that are notoriously resistant to antibiotic
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Probiotic use may reduce antibiotic prescriptions
Use of probiotics is linked to reduced need for antibiotic treatment in infants and children, according to a review of
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Significant amount of cancer-causing chemicals stays in lungs during e-cigarette use: Formaldehyde and other chemicals absorbed by respiratory tract during vaping sessions
E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular as a smoke-free alternative to conventional tobacco cigarettes, but the health effects of “vaping” on
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