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The number of Americans stricken with a severe

Close to 1,900 Cases of Vaping-Linked Lung Illness Reported, CDC Says

The related death toll has also risen by three during the past week, to 37 fatalities
Life expectancy has increased slightly in the United States

CDC: U.S. Life Expectancy Up Slightly, Mortality Lower in 2017

Report shows decrease in age-adjusted death rates, increase in age-adjusted death rate from overdose
Only one in four U.S. adults report incorporating cancer prevention into their daily lives

Survey Reveals Many Americans Lack Cancer Prevention Knowledge

Despite concerns about the disease, few take daily preventive actions
No asbestos was detected in 15 new tests of the same bottle of Johnson & Johnson's Baby Powder previously found to contain asbestos by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

J&J Says No Asbestos Detected in New Tests of Baby Powder

Tests were performed by two third-party laboratories as part of the company's ongoing investigation
The Trump administration must include mint and menthol in any plan to halt sales of flavored electronic cigarette products

Groups Urge Ban of Mint, Menthol E-Cigarette Flavors

They say ban on flavored e-cigarette products would be 'weakened' by exempting mint, menthol
Dietary fiber and yogurt consumption are associated with a reduced risk for lung cancer

High Fiber, Yogurt Intake Linked to Reduced Risk for Lung Cancer

Risk reduced by more than 30 percent for high yogurt consumption and highest quintile of fiber intake

American College of Chest Physicians, Oct. 19-23

The 85th Annual Meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians The annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians was held...
A new tool designed to help guide preventive care for heart disease

Facebook Launches Preventive Health Tool

Tool created in partnership with American Cancer Society, American College of Cardiology, AHA, CDC
Most patients with electronic cigarette

CDC: Most Patients With Vaping-Related Lung Injury Report THC Use

No single compound or ingredient used in e-cigarette, vaping products has emerged as cause of EVALI
Receiving medical care from fraud and abuse perpetrators

Outcomes Poor With Medical Care From Fraud, Abuse Perpetrators

Mortality and emergency hospitalization rates higher in Medicare beneficiaries with FAP exposures