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Juul to Pay $438.5 Million for Its Role in Teen Vaping Crisis
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Juul Labs said Tuesday it will pay $438.5 million, without acknowledging wrongdoing, to settle dozens of lawsuits filed over company practices that may have fueled widespread vaping among American teens....
- Posted September 7, 2022
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Stories of Difficult Conception, Birth Can Boost Appreciation of Life
Stories about their difficult birth or their parents’ fertility challenges can give adult children a more grateful, upbeat attitude towards their lives, British researchers suggest. They studied the messages as well as how they were delivered, interviewing...
- Posted September 7, 2022
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Almost Two-Thirds of Women Have Troublesome Premenstrual Symptoms
A majority of women experience premenstrual mood swings and anxiety, making it a “key public health issue globally,” a new study finds. Researchers found that 64% of women experience these symptoms, which disrupt their daily lives. “Our...
- Posted September 7, 2022
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Blood Test Shows Promise for Quick Diagnosis of ALS
Patients suspected of having amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may soon be able to get a diagnosis much more quickly, not wasting the precious time many have left, new research suggests. In 2020, a blood test for ALS...
- Posted September 7, 2022
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Air Pollution May Alter a Baby’s Gut Microbiome
High levels of air pollution during the first six months of life could affect the colonies of bacteria in babies’ guts, increasing their risk for allergies, obesity, diabetes and issues with brain development, according to new research....
- Posted September 7, 2022
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Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries
Surgery for uterine fibroids can often be done through minimally invasive techniques that avoid a hospital stay. But Black and Hispanic women may be less likely to receive these treatments, a recent study finds. Uterine fibroids are...
- Posted September 6, 2022
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One Young Mom’s Journey With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Nearly 10 years ago, Tania Morales was a busy working mom when she was suddenly struck by pain, joint stiffness and exhaustion. “I felt alarmed, where it got to a point where I was telling my husband,...
- Posted September 6, 2022
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AHA News: Educators, Other Experts Aim to Build Momentum in Fight Against Youth Vaping
TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — For more than a decade, the cloud of vaping has encompassed more and more kids in the United States. Now, with a new school year underway, educators and...
- Posted September 6, 2022
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AHA News: Triathlete’s Heart Stopped at the Start of a Half Ironman
TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — At 47, Mark Allen was in the best shape of his life. He was well on his way to his goal of competing in 50 events before his...
- Posted September 6, 2022
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With ‘Chemical Imbalance’ Theory in Doubt, What’s Next for Depression Care?
TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 2022 (HealthDay Now) — For Mary Christ, the idea that depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain has always felt true to her personal experience. A former educator, Christ, 57, has taken antidepressants...
- Posted September 6, 2022