Richard Harris
Stories
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Science
3 Physician-Scientists Will Share 2019 Nobel Prize For Physiology Or Medicine
Three scientists will share this year's Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine by discovering the mechanism cells use to sense and respond to oxygen.
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Science
3 Scientists Win Nobel Prize In Physiology Or Medicine
Three scientists who studied how cells sense and adapt to oxygen levels have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine — the first recipients of prestigious awards for 2019.
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National
Pharmacies Pull Zantac Over Concern That Contaminant Poses Cancer Risk
Major U.S. pharmacies have pulled Zantac and its generic equivalent off the shelves after concern about a contaminant that poses a small cancer risk.
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National
CDC Zeroing In On THC-Based Vaping Products As A Major Source Of Lung Injuries
Health officials say people with vaping-related illness have used more than 200 products sold under 87 brands. That's complicating efforts to identify the substances contributing to lung damage.
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Health
FDA To Banish Flavored E-Cigarettes To Combat Youth Vaping
With hundreds of unexplained cases of vaping-related illness, and the sharp rise in youth vaping, the Trump administration is acting to crack down on kid-friendly vape flavors.
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Business
FDA Sends Warning Letter To Vaping Company Juul
The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning the company that it is violating the law by marketing its vaping products as a safer alternative to cigarettes.
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Health
Search For 'Gay Genes' Comes Up Short In Large New Study
Researchers have long hoped to find out if genes contribute to sexual orientation. A new study of genetic data from thousands of people hints there may be some link, but it's still far from clear.
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Health
Lack Of Diversity In Genetic Databases Hampers Research
Scientists around the world are working to correct a problem with genetic health information — too much of it is currently based on samples of Europeans.
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Health
Can Maternal Fluoride Consumption During Pregnancy Lower Children's Intelligence?
A Canadian study suggests that fluoride consumed by pregnant women can affect the IQ of their children. No single study provides definitive answers, but the findings will no doubt stir debate.
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Health
FDA Rolls Out New Graphic Warnings For Cigarette Packages And Tobacco Ads
The FDA is once again proposing graphic warning labels for tobacco products. A previous effort was blocked by lawsuits. The new warnings are less graphic than the agency's previous attempt.