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FDA opens criminal probe into mysterious vaping-related illness

September 21, 2019

Missouri DHSS began advising, and now requiring, physicians to report possible vaping-associated pulmonary illnesses in late August and since then has received 22 reports from throughout the state of Missouri. With the spread showing no signs of abating, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA ) has opened a criminal investigation into the illnesses. For people who use nicotine-containing e-cigarettes as a way to quit smoking cigarettes, she urged people not to return to cigarette smoking.

Flu vaccines may be delayed, but BCCDC confident it won't impact immunization

September 20, 2019

Heath said only about half of the people eligible get the flu vaccine . This year's vaccine is a quadrivalent vaccine (meaning, it protects against four strains of the flu) and, if your child is getting a flu vaccine for the first time, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that they be vaccinated twice.

Foetal remains found in IL garage almost two decades old

September 20, 2019

Joseph County with a misdemeanor for failure to file a timely public report. St. Joseph County Prosecutor Ken Cotter said Thursday that police, prosecutors and members of the IN attorney general's office served a search warrant at Klopfer's former clinic IN South Bend, but no fetal remains had been found.

Sen. Manchin: O'Rourke's 'Not Taking My Guns Away From Me'

September 20, 2019

Trump tweeted that O'Rourke "made it much harder to make a deal". O'Rourke set himself apart from the crowded debate stage last week by declaring his mandatory assault rifle proposal and he tweeted Buttigieg, saying his way of thinking would leave weapons of war on the streets.

FDA reveals criminal probe into vaping-related lung condition

September 20, 2019

The number of confirmed or probable cases has reached 530 across 38 states and one territory, according to the latest update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Mitch Zeller, director of the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products, also said on the call that the agency's Office of Criminal Investigations is running a parallel investigation aimed at determining what is making people sick, and the dynamics of the supply chain.

Thomas Gallatin: Colbert Advises Warren on Tax Increases

September 19, 2019

I've listened to these answers a few times before, and I just want to make a parallel suggestion to you that you might defend the taxes, perhaps, you're not mentioning in your sentence. Warren dropped by 4 points. However, she avoided saying that Medicare for All would likely require a tax hike on the middle class. But Mr. Biden's support has dropped 6 points since May, and the 29% is his lowest share of support in Fox News polling dating to March .

MI schools raise safety concerns surrounding EEE virus

September 19, 2019

What makes the infection so serious is that it can come on quickly-in one recent case , a MI man went from healthy to brain dead in just nine days, CNN reports . All of the human cases have occurred in five Southwest Michigan counties: Barry, Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo and Van Buren. He says they regularly test local mosquitoes for the virus.

Biden Pledges Medical Disclosures By Primaries

September 19, 2019

Elizabeth Warren and Vermont Sen. On the one hand, nothing obvious happened to disturb the current advantages of the three leaders in the contest, Joe Biden , Massachusetts Sen. Booker told CNN that he wasn't saying Biden is too old to be president, just that he wants a nominee who can excite the full spectrum of Democratic voters.

Explosion at Russian lab housing deadly smallpox virus

September 19, 2019

The bioweapons facility, located in Koltosvo, in the Novosibirsk region of Siberia , is known for being one of two centers in the world housing samples of smallpox. Russian authorities have said that the room were the gas explosion occurred was not holding any hazardous substances and no structural damage was caused.

Another EEE death in West Michigan

September 19, 2019

The particular species of mosquito that tested positive in Madison does not bite humans. EEE "is one of a group of mosquito-transmitted viruses that can cause inflammation of the brain (encephalitis)", the CDC says . Officials say the first hard frost of the year should help reduce the mosquito population. There has only been a single human case of EEE in CT since 2013, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

Dog the Bounty Hunter Hospitalized After Heart Emergency

September 19, 2019

An official response from a member of Dog's Management Team confirms that Dog is under doctor's care and is resting comfortably. "Thank you for all of your well wishes-keep 'em coming", the person wrote on his Twitter page. We'll hold you up to date as extra data turns into accessible. The 66-year-old was taken to the hospital in Colorado this weekend when he experienced chest pain.

Trump says not to pick Pompeo as national security advisor

September 19, 2019

Bolton gave a different account of events, however, implying on Twitter that his resignation wasn't a completely done deal yet, or at least he had not been informed about it. "The experience that these incumbent members of Congress have provides them with a remarkable understanding and knowledge of the threats we face from worldwide terrorism and rogue regimes such as Iran and North Korea", Bolton said in a statement.

Ontario youth with vaping-related illness was on life support

September 19, 2019

But Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment officials say they are still working to determine the cause of the illnesses and are urging people to stop vaping altogether until they figure that out. "It has become abundantly clear that we do not have access to sufficient data and information to understand the potential scope of this issue". Alberta has also started legally requiring health-care professionals in that province to report suspected cases under their public health act.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau forced to apologise after 'brownface' photo emerges

September 19, 2019

In the photo published by Time , Trudeau , then 29, is wearing a turban, a robe and he has his face, neck and arms covered in what appears to be body paint or a similar cosmetic substance. "And I am going to continue to stay focused on that and continue to work to fight intolerance and discrimination, even though obviously I made a mistake in the past".

5 things to know about the United Auto Workers union strike

September 17, 2019

In total there are 31 GM factories and 21 other facilities in those states where workers will be striking. Wall Street did not like seeing the union picketers. The company pledged to build a new all-electric pickup truck at a factory in Detroit , according to a person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

Cuomo suspends sales of fruit and candy flavored e-cigarettes

September 17, 2019

Corlett said, "Retailers who sell E-cigarettes and vaping products must ensure they are checking IDs and only selling to those who are old enough to purchase". "We applaud Gov. Andrew Cuomo for taking emergency action to stem the worsening youth e-cigarette epidemic, but his proposed emergency order falls short of the comprehensive prohibition on flavored e-cigarettes that is needed and would allow Juul and other e-cigarette manufacturers to continue targeting and addicting kids with menthol ...

10-year-old girl dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba while swimming

September 17, 2019

Then one night, Lily's mother heard concerning noises coming from her daughter's room."She was incoherent, unresponsive and was quickly swept up and taken to the ER", the page mentioned. Since it's so rare, we don't know why a few people get sick while millions who swim in natural bodies of water don't'. People get infected when water containing the parasite enters through the nose where it can travel to the brain and destroy brain tissue.

Book reveals new allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, FBI's handling of probe

September 17, 2019

Susan Collins of ME is facing fresh attacks from Democrats after a newly surfaced allegation against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh put his contentious confirmation back in the public spotlight. He accused the Republican-run Senate of forcing the FBI "to rush its investigation to save his nomination". Both of Ocasio-Cortez's tweets were made after the Times issued the correction on the story.

Kevin Hart ‘doing very well’ according to The Rock

September 14, 2019

Kevin Hart has been discharged from the hospital and being treated at a rehab facility following his September 1 auto accident in Los Angeles, a source tells People magazine. "Everything is good", said Johnson, before joking. These things happen in life, and thank God he was strapped in tight to his auto seat. "He is bummed that he could not be here, as you know, but I love the guy".

10 people treated in Tennessee for vaping-related illness

September 13, 2019

Some of the patients involved reported vaping products that contain THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that causes the "high" sensation. Local health officials are calling for bans on flavored liquid for vaping, but some say this would put them out of businesses.

Donald Trump: We Told Our Son Barron 'Don't Vape'

September 13, 2019

Amid the ongoing e-cigarette health crisis in the United States , the Trump administration has announced a plan to effectively remove all non-tobacco-flavored e-cigarette products from the market. Addressing reporters at the White House, the president said that both he and First Lady Melania Trump were anxious as parents of a teenage son about an outbreak of severe lung disease that has killed six people and sickened hundreds.

Brewers’ Yelich won’t need surgery, likely done for season

September 13, 2019

On Thursday morning, Brewers general manager David Stearns said Yelich will not need surgery and will be sidelined eight to 10 weeks. He will miss the rest of the season but will have plenty of time to prepare for next year. "As is normal procedure in the case with injuries of this magnitude, we'll have a second opinion", he said. He also has 97 RBIs and 100 operates scored, with 30 stolen bases.

Asian shares advance on U.S.-China trade hopes, European Central Bank stimulus

September 13, 2019

They said in a statement that they will cut the bank's deposit rate to minus 0.5 percent from minus 0.4 percent. The central bank will buy EUR20 billion of bonds per month "for as long as necessary to reinforce the accommodative impact of its policy rates, and to end shortly before it starts raising the key ECB interest rates".

The Apple Watch health research studies just got a lot more interesting

September 13, 2019

The studies will be available on the new Research app as a free download in the App Store later this year. The new health research initiatives were introduced today alongside the new Apple Watch Series 5 device, as well as the company's latest iPad model, details on the Apple Arcade and Apple TV+ services first introduced in March, and more.

Ring Fit Adventure could give Switch its Wii Fit breakout

September 12, 2019

Ring Fit Adventure relies on two accessories: a leg strap and a device called the Ring-Con. There are challenges for different fitness levels and body types, and Ring Fit Adventure can be tailored to different players' level of skill. In addition to the the standard adventure mode, there are a number of quick play modes as well. By activating this mode, jogging-style exercises are swapped out for ones that are a little quieter, allowing players to keep their legs active without a heavy ...

How To Watch The Third Democratic Debate On TV And Online

September 12, 2019

Moderators for the debate are chief anchor George Stephanopoulos; " World News Tonight " anchor and managing editor David Muir; ABC News correspondent Linsey Davis; and Univision anchor Jorge Ramos. So this is the first time their dueling visions for the Democratic Party's future will be contrasted onstage. This means that every candidate on stage has at least one more shot after tonight to reach a national audience and make a case for their candidacy.

Democratic Debate Fact Check And Analysis

September 12, 2019

Miringoff said. She saw her support more than double from 8% to 17% in a June 28-30 CNN poll following the Democratic primary debates in Miami in June. "But they shouldn't own more of our democracy". In 2016, Soldati chose to back Sanders, even though she would have liked to see Warren run. "Let the minions fire some shots while she just continues to be the policy person and making tough claims against Trump", O'Brien said.

Teen's memory resets every 2 hours after head injury

September 12, 2019

The symptoms are baffling to doctors, who can see nothing medically wrong on scans, according to Riley's mother , Sarah Horner. There isn't any mind bleed, there is not any tumor'. Before the incident, Riley was a bright student and active athlete. Both Sarah and Riley hope to find an answer before it becomes too late. I preserve going again to them in my head, that they're the ideal place to strive!' she stated.

New blood test detects prostate cancer without need for biopsy, study finds

September 12, 2019

It is presently recognized utilizing a blood test that estimates PSA levels. In comparison, Angle found that the Parsortix based test in the study showed a dramatically higher performance with 93% of Parsortix positive results yielding a malignant tissue biopsy, which is extremely high bearing in mind the tissue biopsy has its own limitations in missing cancers.

Three Texas teens treated for vape-related lung issues

September 11, 2019

The vaping liquid (also called e-liquid) typically contains propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine, plus flavours and the option of nicotine. Considering that the compounds inhaled through cigarette smoke are very different from those inhaled through the vast number of different flavored e-cigarettes and vaping devices, wouldn't that be like comparing apples and oranges? In the U.S., where e-cigarettes are less tightly regulated in most states, vaping has overtaken cigarettes as the most ...

FDA and CDC Working Hard to Identify Substance Leading to Respiratory Illnesses

September 11, 2019

Severe pulmonary disease related to vaping has taken another casualty in the United States, bringing the total death up to three. They also believe that the "lung illnesses are likely associated with a chemical exposure ", Meaney-Delman said.

Daytime nap once a week lowers risk of heart attack and stroke

September 10, 2019

And so, to try and clarify the health impacts of napping by addressing certain discrepancies in previous studies (e.g. considering napping frequency), researchers compared napping frequency, average nap duration, and the risk of cardiovascular disease events (fatal and non-fatal) over a five-year period.

Houston reports 3 teens treated for vape-related lung issues

September 10, 2019

Concerns over whether vaping is harmful to your health have grown lately - so much so that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday he wants his state to pass a law banning flavored electronic cigarettes . Cuomo also announced Monday the New York Department of Health will investigate vaping companies and require shops that sell e-cigarettes to post a warning.

New structure of European Commission presented

September 10, 2019

That stands in sharp contrast with the United States , which is pulling out of the accord under President Donald Trump who is a climate-change sceptic. Von der Leyen, a former German defence minister, said the plans would benefit the US -led North Atlantic Treaty Organisation alliance to which many European Union states belong, adding: " NATO will always be (our) collective defence".

Three New 2020 Polls Show Joe Biden in Second Place

September 10, 2019

This campaign cycle, there are plenty of candidates to choose from. NPR's Asma Khalid reports . "From my perspective, both Biden and Bernie are more counting on their name recognition than the retail politics that we're known for here in New Hampshire", said Sabina Chen, the chairwoman of the Pelham Democrats.

Three more deaths and at least 450 illnesses linked to vaping

September 10, 2019

Three deaths in Indiana, Minnesota and California were verified by the CDC Friday-after the first and second vaping-related deaths in OR and IL at the end of August. Health authorities in NY state said on Thursday that almost all THC-containing vaping products they tested also contained vitamin E acetate , a substance that can be harmful when inhaled.

Nevada, SC, Kansas GOP drop presidential nomination votes

September 10, 2019

Joe Walsh (R-Ill.), who recently launched his primary campaign against the president. But the president's primary opponents, who have struggled to gain traction, are crying foul, calling it part of a broader effort to rig the contest in Trump's favor.

U.S. doctors group says just stop vaping as deaths, illnesses rise

September 10, 2019

Vitamin E acetate is generally deemed fit for ingestion and topical use. The FDA noted it still "does not have enough data" to be certain that vitamin E acetate is causing the sicknesses and deaths, "the agency believes it is prudent to avoid inhaling this substance.

Here's how ME colleges scored in the 2020 U.S

September 10, 2019

U.C. Santa Barbara was ranked the 7th Top Public School among National Universities and 34th overall Best National University . "It's a powerful testament to our students, faculty and staff and a clear signal that our trajectory as a world leader in learning, teaching and research is still-undeniably-on the rise".

Vegan and vegetarian diets may increase stroke risk, experts say

September 06, 2019

However, the comprehensive expanse of probable health advantage and providence of these diets yet remains a mystery. This is the first study to look at the risk of stroke in vegetarians, said Tong. "However, the lower risk in vegetarians and vegans remained marginally significant after adjustment for all of these factors", the study said. The researchers said the increased risk of stroke could be down to lower levels of vitamins among the vegetarians and vegans in the study and called for ...

Vaping illnesses likely caused by vitamin E oil in cannabis e-cigs

September 06, 2019

While vitamin E is found naturally in many foods, the extract is often used as a supplement or for skin treatments. Those symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, fever, headache, nausea and weight loss. "Those 12 have divulged that they've vaped THC , and the vast majority of them have also mentioned vaping nicotine products as well", said Holzbauer.

State Police Arrest Fotis Dulos on New Charge or Charges [UPDATING]

September 06, 2019

State Police said, "It is our understanding that Michelle Troconis has made arraignments to turn herself into State Police investigators". In the warrant, police also presented still photos of Jennifer's vehicle heading toward her residence at 8:05 a.m.

Vegetarians, vegans have higher stroke risk than meat eaters, study claims

September 06, 2019

The study examined over 48,000 people with no history of heart disease or stroke. Previous studies have suggested that vegetarians have a lower risk of CHD than non-vegetarians, but data from large studies are limited and little has been reported on the difference in risk of stroke.

Health officials in BC continue to monitor the dangers of vaping

September 05, 2019

Exercise authority and promulgate rules to safeguard properly the public health; to prevent the spread of diseases and the existence of sources of contamination; and to implement and carry out the powers and duties vested by law in the department.

Oregon vape-death patient used THC device from legal retailer

September 05, 2019

Across the country, more than 200 cases of suspected vaping-related lung disease have been reported, including one fatality. "They're subject to minimal safety standards and oversights, exposing users to unsafe chemicals. "While some cases in each of the states are similar and appear to be linked to e-cigarette product use, more information is needed to determine what is causing the respiratory illnesses", according to an August 30 statement from the CDC .

New York City measles outbreak has ended, health officials say

September 05, 2019

New York City health commissioner Oxiris Barbot called on New Yorkers to continue get their children immunized. The majority of the cases occurred in Brooklyn, especially in several ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities where some misinformation about the MMP vaccinations was spreading.

CDC, FDA Open Investigation Into Vaping-Related Lung Disease

September 05, 2019

Additional pulmonary illnesses are also under investigation by the CDC and the FDA. That story said a 19-year old man in Delaware County is on life support and in a medically induced coma due to a mysterious lung problem that his family blames on vaping.

Biden: Trump ‘Has No Intestinal Fortitude’ to Address Gun Violence

September 05, 2019

The 76-year-old former vice president has faced questions about his age throughout the course of his campaign for the Democratic nomination. Despite this, Biden is now leading in national polls . The margin of error involving the full sample is +/- 3.9 percentage points. According to poll results, former Vice President Joe Biden was favored by 51 percent and President Donald Trump by 42 percent in a potential match.

MI set to become first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes

September 04, 2019

MI businesses have a month to comply with the new ban, although it was not clear at the time of publication what consequences - such as fines, license suspensions or other punitive measures - stores could face if they fail to do so. In late August, the state health department said it was looking into six lung infections reported in the state that investigators suspect are linked to use of vaping or e-cigarette devices.

YouTube fined $170 million for violations of children’s privacy

September 04, 2019

The settlement with the FTC and the NY attorney general's office, which will receive $34 million, is the largest since a law banning collecting information about children under age 13 came into effect in 1998. Videos clearly aimed at children - say, nursery rhyme singalongs or alphabet review - won't carry personalized ads, even if the viewer is an adult, according to the company.

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