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Rates of Alcohol, Tobacco Use Down Among U.S. Teens
But marijuana, heroin use up
California State Assembly Approves Right-to-Die Bill
California would become fifth state in which people are allowed to legally end their lives
FDA Announces New Steps to Improve Food Safety in U.S.
New rules focus on cleanliness of manufacturing facilities
CDC: Second Death Reported in Salmonella Outbreak
Tainted cucumbers also linked to 341 illnesses in 30 states, CDC officials report
ICER: New Cholesterol Drugs Highly Overpriced
Newly FDA-approved Repatha and Praluent currently cost more than $14,000 per year
USPSTF Recommends Depression Screening for Teens
Screening advised for those aged 12-18; insufficient evidence to weigh benefits for younger children
FDA Issues Warning Regarding Injectable Skin Lighteners
Injectable products may contain unknown substances or contaminants
One-Third of U.S. Children With ADHD Diagnosed Before Age 6
But researchers add that few valid tests exist to support diagnosis in children that young
FDA Approves Varubi for Chemo-Induced Nausea, Vomiting
For prevention of the delayed phase of nausea, vomiting caused by chemotherapy
CDC: Smoking Rate Falls to 15.2 Percent in the United States
Higher tobacco taxes, tough messages contributing to decline
