Richard Harris

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As China's Coronavirus Cases Rise, U.S. Agencies Map Out Domestic Containment Plans

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

With cases growing quickly abroad, the federal government announced several measures to prevent the new coronavirus from taking hold in the U.S.

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CDC Urges Travelers To Avoid Nonessential Travel To China

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

As the death toll from the new coronavirus mounts, scientists are working to understand the nature of the disease. Questions remain about how readily it spreads and how dangerous it is.

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CDC Announces First U.S. Case Of New Coronavirus In Washington State

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

A Seattle-area man who recently traveled to China returned infected with the coronavirus responsible for at least 300 illnesses and at least six deaths. It's the first U.S. case of the new virus.

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Vitamin Treatment For Sepsis Fails In Large Trial

Friday, January 17, 2020

Hopes were high that a cocktail of vitamins and steroids could treat a deadly disease that kills some 270,000 Americans annually. Trial results were disappointing.

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Stealth Disease Likely To Blame For 20% Of Worldwide Deaths

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Sepsis, or blood poisoning, arises when the body overreacts to an infection. An analysis finds that it may be involved in 20% of deaths worldwide, twice the proportion previously estimated.

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Progress On Lung Cancer Drives Historic Drop In U.S. Cancer Death Rate

Wednesday, January 08, 2020

The U.S. cancer death rate dropped more than 2% between 2016 and 2017, the biggest single-year drop ever, according to the American Cancer Society. Better treatment for lung cancer is a factor.

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For Her Head Cold, Insurer Coughed Up $25,865

Monday, December 23, 2019

A New York woman worried that her sore throat might be strep, so she went to the doctor to have it checked out. Then came the bill — with a price tag similar to a small SUV.

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CDC Says THC Additive Is The Culprit In Most Vaping Deaths

Saturday, December 21, 2019

Federal health officials say emergency rooms saw a spike in vaping-related lung injuries in June. That timing provides an important clue about the cause of this deadly outbreak.

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CDC Confirms A THC Additive, Vitamin E Acetate, Is The Culprit In Most Vaping Deaths

Friday, December 20, 2019

The spate of more than 2,500 acute vaping-related lung injuries tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is on the decline, epidemiologists say, and the number of deaths has slowed.

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Joe Biden Is 'Healthy' And 'Vigorous,' According To Doctor's Report

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

The 77-year-old former vice president released an upbeat medical report Tuesday.

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Millions Of Students Are Vaping

Friday, December 13, 2019

More than 6 million middle school and high school students used tobacco products this year, according to a new federal report. Most are now using these addictive products by vaping.

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6 Million Students Used Tobacco And Nicotine Products In 2019

Friday, December 06, 2019

More than 6 million middle school and high school students used tobacco and nicotine products this year, according to a new federal report. Most are now using these addictive products by vaping.

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Scientists Find Surprising Age-Related Protein Waves In Blood

Thursday, December 05, 2019

They've identified hundreds of proteins in human blood that wax and wane in surprising ways as we age. The findings could provide important clues about which substances in the blood can slow aging.

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Excess Weight Can Weaken The Flu Shot

Sunday, November 24, 2019

Scientists have come to realize that flu vaccines are less effective for people who are overweight or obese. Now researchers are trying to figure out why and hope to develop better vaccines.

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Trump Administration's Efforts To Ban Most Flavored Vaping Products Have Stalled Out

Monday, November 18, 2019

The White House is apparently backpedaling on its plan to ban most flavors in vaping products. The proposed FDA rule is unpopular with vape shop owners, and that's creating political blowback.

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Politics, Industry Backlash Stall White House Ban On Flavored Vaping Products

Monday, November 18, 2019

In September, the Trump administration said it would ban all flavored e-cigarette products in an effort to reduce the youth vaping epidemic. Since then, there's been no movement toward implementation.

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How Best To Use The Few New Drugs To Treat Antibiotic-Resistant Germs?

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Infectious disease specialists debate whether it's better to give the strongest antibiotics all at once for drug-resistant germs or save the most innovative medicines for use as a last resort.

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Fast DNA Sequencing Can Offer Diagnostic Clues When Newborns Need Intensive Care

Monday, October 28, 2019

Rapid genome decoding and analysis have made it possible to quickly diagnose some baffling rare diseases that make babies sick. Even when there's no cure, the information can help families cope.

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Behind The Scenes Of CDC's Vaping Investigation

Friday, October 25, 2019

Given the scope and the mysterious nature of vaping-related illness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention set up a specialized command center to coordinate its response.

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CDC Studying Tissue To Try And Track Down Root Cause Of Vaping-Related Lung Damage

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is starting to study lung tissue and chemicals from electronic cigarette vapor to track down the root cause of lung damage caused by vaping.

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