Juul Halts Funding for San Francisco Vaping Ballot Initiative
News comes as Nebraska sees first vaping-related death; U.S. total now 15
CDC Says People Can Contract Tuberculosis From Deer
Anyone working closely with animals that might carry the infection should be screened for tuberculosis
Mental Health Service Use Up After Bariatric Surgery
Deliberate self-harm presentations to an ED increased fivefold after bariatric surgery
Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease Tied to NC State Fair Rise to 25
Health authorities are looking at airborne droplets from water rides as a possible source of the outbreak
CDC: THC May Be to Blame for Most Vaping-Related Illnesses
However, nicotine-containing vaping products without THC cannot be ruled out as potential cause of harm
Eight Touchpoints May Predict Opioid Overdoses
These factors identify more than half of opioid overdose decedents and may represent prevention opportunities
Sports Specialization Ups Injury Risk, Especially in Girls
Volume of vigorous activity is a strong predictor of injuries for both boys and girls
Deep Learning Models Classify Disease From Medical Imaging
In meta-analysis, sensitivity, specificity comparable for deep learning models and health care professionals
Average Annual Premium for Workers Increased in 2019
Average annual premium increased to $7,188 for single coverage, $20,576 for family coverage
More Than 800 Cases of Vaping-Linked Illness Reported in 46 States
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also reports 12 confirmed deaths in 10 states
