The Food and Drug Administration has ordered 10 e-cigarette companies to remove their products from the market. Three of the companies are accused of illegally marketing their e-cigarettes. Seven companies are accused of illegally selling or distributing flavored electronic nicotine products. One expert says the flavored products can more easily…
California teen dies after suffering coronavirus symptoms, family says
Fox News Flash top headlines for July 21 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. A 13-year-old boy in California has died after experiencing symptoms of the novel coronavirus despite initially testing negative for COVID-19, his family claims. Maxx Cheng, 13, of Claremont, began…
Keep flossing: study ties gum disease to higher cancer risk
(HealthDay)—Want to avoid cancer? Consider brushing and flossing more often. Why? Folks with bad gums might be at higher risk of developing certain types of cancer, new research suggests. A history of gum disease appears to increase the risk of stomach cancer by 52% and throat cancer by 43%, according…
Nitric oxide may slow progression of COVID-19
Nitric oxide treatment can be pivotal in the world’s fight against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, according to a review from the George Washington University (GW). The article is published in the journal Nitric Oxide. Nitric oxide is an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory molecule with key roles in pulmonary vascular…
How should hospitals ask patients for donations?
As many hospitals and health centers face dramatic drops in revenue from ramping down services during the coronavirus pandemic, donations from grateful patients and philanthropists become more important than ever. A new study looks for the first time at patients’ views of hospital fundraising, including legally allowable practices that encourage…
Studies highlight need to prioritize value in health care
Improving quality and value in health care for patients with cardiovascular disease requires a systemic approach that incorporates components including the patient voice, equity across all populations and effective deployment of technology and data, according to a series of analyses published today by the American Heart Association and the Duke-Margolis…
Oxford immunologist on coronavirus vaccine: Our early results look highly promising
A vaccine against COVID-19 is urgently needed if we’re to stop the virus spreading and prevent potentially millions of further deaths. We’re now one step closer to that goal. We have published early results from our clinical trial of the vaccine ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (also known as AZD1222), designed by the…
The pandemic may end the office tea round as people fear their colleague's germs
‘No cuppa for me, thanks.’ Get used to hearing those words next time you offer to get a tea or coffee round at work. With lockdown restrictions easing around the country, some people have started going back to the office. Socially distanced seating arrangements, staggered shift patterns and smaller teams…
Beat the monsoon blues with these simple health tips
Eat healthy, keep yourself hydrated and stay physically active. Here's how Monsoon is one of the most-awaited season as it brings respite from the sweltering summer heat. But every season brings along some challenges and health issues, and it is no different with the rainy season which is infamous for…
Could sound waves lower cholesterol?
Could sound waves lower cholesterol? A blast of ultrasound may be the new way to tackle high blood pressure and cut the risk of heart disease A one-off, painless blast of ultrasound may be a new way to lower cholesterol Currently, treatment involves a healthy lifestyle — not smoking and…