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The number of Americans stricken with a severe respiratory illness tied to vaping has now reached 2

CDC: Number of Vaping-Linked Lung Illnesses Up to 2,172

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Meanwhile, Apple has removed 181 vaping-related apps from its mobile App Store worldwide
Approved use of the prescription-strength fish oil drug Vascepa should be widened to include more patients at risk for heart attack and stroke

FDA Panel: Expand Use of Fish Oil Drug Vascepa

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Research shows drug can reduce rates of dangerous cardiovascular events in high-risk patients
Dollar Tree has been sent a warning letter for selling over-the-counter drugs made by foreign companies with serious

FDA Sends Warning Letter About OTC Drugs to Dollar Tree

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Letter outlines corrective actions company needs to take, including ensuring they do not import impure drugs
The 2019 AMN Healthcare Survey of Registered Nurses raises concerns about the outlook for the nursing profession in the United States.

Survey of U.S. Registered Nurses Points to Worsening Shortages

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Problem likely will be exacerbated with one in five nurses saying they will retire in the next five years
Testing and approval of generic insulin will be conducted by the World Health Organization in an attempt to combat rising prices and shortages of the drug.

WHO to Test, Approve Generic Insulin

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Agency says new generic versions could create competition that would drive down prices
The world's first Ebola vaccine has been approved by the European Commission

First Ebola Vaccine Approved by European Commission

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Vaccine being used in 'compassionate use' capacity in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
The minimum age to buy tobacco and electronic cigarette products in New York State is now 21.

Minimum Age to Buy Tobacco, E-Cigarettes Raised in NY State

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State police and Department of Health will conduct undercover investigations of retailers to enforce law
For older patients with atrial fibrillation

AHA: Risk for Death Cuts Benefit of Oral Anticoagulants for A-Fib

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Findings seen among older patients with incident atrial fibrillation receiving warfarin or apixaban
Neither vitamin D nor marine omega-3 fatty acid supplementation significantly reduces the rate of first heart failure hospitalization

AHA: Vitamin D, Omega-3 Do Not Cut Heart Failure Hospitalization

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However, marine n-3 supplementation appears to reduce recurrent heart failure hospitalization
Individual and coexisting symptoms of insomnia are associated with an increased risk for cardio-cerebral vascular diseases

Insomnia Symptoms Associated With Increased Risk of CVD

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Adults with individual symptoms, all three symptoms have increased risk for CVD, IHD, ischemic stroke