Richard Harris
Stories
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Health
Does The New Coronavirus Spread Silently?
Scientists are trying to figure out how often people without symptoms can transmit the novel coronavirus. If it happens a lot, that could complicate the response to the outbreak.
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Health
Your Questions About Wuhan Coronavirus, Answered
Does the virus have an official name yet? Can I get the disease from touching goods shipped from China? How worried should we be in the U.S.? We answer questions from our readers.
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Health
As China's Coronavirus Cases Rise, U.S. Agencies Map Out Domestic Containment Plans
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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Health
Vitamin Treatment For Sepsis Fails In Large Trial
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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Health
Millions Of Students Are Vaping
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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Health
Excess Weight Can Weaken The Flu Shot
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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Politics
Trump Administration's Efforts To Ban Most Flavored Vaping Products Have Stalled Out
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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Health
Politics, Industry Backlash Stall White House Ban On Flavored Vaping Products
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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Health
Fast DNA Sequencing Can Offer Diagnostic Clues When Newborns Need Intensive Care
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
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.