Ban on vaping could lead to 'public health disaster' say some experts
"This could take us from potentially the single biggest improvement in public health in the United States toward a public health disaster in which cigarettes continue to be the dominant nicotine product," said Jonathan Foulds, an addiction researcher and tobacco specialist at Penn State University.
"This could take us from potentially the single biggest improvement in public health in the United States toward a public health disaster in which cigarettes continue to be the dominant nicotine product," said Jonathan Foulds, an addiction researcher and tobacco specialist at Penn State University.
Over eight year period, 18,000 Indiana women went to other states to get abortions
More than 18,000 women traveled out of Indiana to terminate their pregnancies in recent years, according to state and federal data, likely fueled by the closure of abortion clinics and new laws restricting access to the procedure.
More than 18,000 women traveled out of Indiana to terminate their pregnancies in recent years, according to state and federal data, likely fueled by the closure of abortion clinics and new laws restricting access to the procedure.
New Jersey baby born with ‘brain outside of skull’ believed to be first to survive condition
Lucas Santa Maria, who was diagnosed with exencephaly during his mother’s 10-week ultrasound appointment, is believed to be the first infant to survive with the condition.
Lucas Santa Maria, who was diagnosed with exencephaly during his mother’s 10-week ultrasound appointment, is believed to be the first infant to survive with the condition.
Birth control pills and teen depression possibly linked, study suggests
A new study suggests that birth control pills and depression may be linked.
A new study suggests that birth control pills and depression may be linked.
Legionella bacteria prompts closures at NW Indiana schools
Two northwest Indiana schools were closed Friday after a district employee contracted Legionnaires’ disease.
Two northwest Indiana schools were closed Friday after a district employee contracted Legionnaires’ disease.
For a baby’s heart health, dads should stop drinking 6 months before conception, study suggests
Dads-to-be who drank in the three months leading up to conception were 44 percent more likely to have a child born with CHD than men who do not drink
Dads-to-be who drank in the three months leading up to conception were 44 percent more likely to have a child born with CHD than men who do not drink
Indiana woman left with skin cancer 'hole' in face regrets 'better to be burnt than pale' attitude
An Indiana woman is warning others of the dangers of tanning beds after she developed melanoma, which, following its removal, left a massive hole in her cheek.
An Indiana woman is warning others of the dangers of tanning beds after she developed melanoma, which, following its removal, left a massive hole in her cheek.
New abortion clinic being built in Illinois, near St. Louis
Planned Parenthood has quietly been building a new abortion clinic in Illinois, just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, as women concerned about the uncertain future of Missouri’s sole abortion clinic flock across the state line.
Planned Parenthood has quietly been building a new abortion clinic in Illinois, just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, as women concerned about the uncertain future of Missouri’s sole abortion clinic flock across the state line.
Kids are eating vaping cartridges, drinking liquid nicotine, poison control center says
As health officials across the country grapple to find the cause behind some 805 cases of e-cigarette-linked lung illnesses, doctors in Kansas — which has seen at least two vaping-related deaths — are seemingly dealing with something new: Kids eating vaping cartridges.
As health officials across the country grapple to find the cause behind some 805 cases of e-cigarette-linked lung illnesses, doctors in Kansas — which has seen at least two vaping-related deaths — are seemingly dealing with something new: Kids eating vaping cartridges.
Wisconsin woman diagnosed with rare cancer after noticing 'ingrown hair' on this part of her body
She went to a dermatologist who told her the bump was likely nothing to worry about, as the skin around it appeared healthy. But the doctor recommended Marisa Strupp see a gynecologist anyway, and she did.
She went to a dermatologist who told her the bump was likely nothing to worry about, as the skin around it appeared healthy. But the doctor recommended Marisa Strupp see a gynecologist anyway, and she did.
Federal judge issues injunction against Georgia's abortion law
A federal judge issued an injunction Tuesday against Georgia’s abortion law from taking effect, a week after he heard arguments from both sides on the matter.
A federal judge issued an injunction Tuesday against Georgia’s abortion law from taking effect, a week after he heard arguments from both sides on the matter.
4 hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning in West Town
Four people were hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning Monday in West Town.
Four people were hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning Monday in West Town.
16 students hospitalized after they were reportedly administered wrong shot at Indiana school
Sixteen students were reportedly hospitalized after they were given the wrong shot at an Indiana school on Monday.
Sixteen students were reportedly hospitalized after they were given the wrong shot at an Indiana school on Monday.
CVS suspends sale of Zantac, other ranitidine products over risk of possible carcinogens
CVS Pharmacy has suspended the sale of all Zantac brand and CVS Heath brand ranitidine products, the company said in an announcement on Saturday.
CVS Pharmacy has suspended the sale of all Zantac brand and CVS Heath brand ranitidine products, the company said in an announcement on Saturday.
Girl, 7, with terminal brain tumor completing bucket list after strangers donate thousands
Hundreds of people have stepped up to help a 7-year-old complete a bucket list after her parents shared that she was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor and given just up to a year to live.
Hundreds of people have stepped up to help a 7-year-old complete a bucket list after her parents shared that she was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor and given just up to a year to live.
5-year-old boy with rare form of MD becomes Pinellas Park firefighter
A five-year-old boy with a rare form of muscular dystrophy had his dream of becoming a firefighter come true thanks to the Pinellas Park Fire Department.
A five-year-old boy with a rare form of muscular dystrophy had his dream of becoming a firefighter come true thanks to the Pinellas Park Fire Department.
Southern California resident hospitalized with more than 100 bee stings
A southern California resident has been hospitalized after being stung by bees more than 100 times.
A southern California resident has been hospitalized after being stung by bees more than 100 times.
Ronald McDonald House to reopen after 8 months of frozen pipe repairs
A Ronald McDonald House in Chicago will reopen its doors this week after eight months of repairs to damage caused by a pipe that burst during frigid winter weather.
A Ronald McDonald House in Chicago will reopen its doors this week after eight months of repairs to damage caused by a pipe that burst during frigid winter weather.
Doctor facing life in prison for thousands of opioid doses
By the time drug enforcement agents swooped into his small medical office in Martinsville, Virginia, in 2017, Dr. Joel Smithers had prescribed about a half a million doses of highly addictive opioids in two years.
By the time drug enforcement agents swooped into his small medical office in Martinsville, Virginia, in 2017, Dr. Joel Smithers had prescribed about a half a million doses of highly addictive opioids in two years.
Dog the Bounty Hunter diagnosed with pulmonary embolism
In a preview clip of his upcoming "Dr. Oz" appearance on Monday, the 66-year-old reality star said that he learned he had the "life-threatening" condition -- in which "clots block blood flow" -- two weeks after being hospitalized for chest pains, according to People.
In a preview clip of his upcoming "Dr. Oz" appearance on Monday, the 66-year-old reality star said that he learned he had the "life-threatening" condition -- in which "clots block blood flow" -- two weeks after being hospitalized for chest pains, according to People.