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.
The products pulled from Amazon mimicked marijuana products that are legal in some states. They’re illegal in Minnesota and have been linked to at least one death here.
The White House announced Wednesday that it plans to ban the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes after six people in the U.S. died of injuries allegedly related to vaping.
"Suicide by cop” is a common conclusion in fatal police shootings. But there’s a lack of criteria for that determination. So, the question of whether someone died because of a suicidal provocation of police or a cop overreacting is up for grabs.
Many of the cases appear to be linked to illicit THC products, but medical officials say people should avoid all vaping products until investigations are complete.
Mayo Clinic is joining with Google on a partnership to use artificial intelligence to improve care of rare and complex diseases. The project pairs Mayo’s medical expertise and massive collection of patient histories with Google’s ability to organize and make use of vast amounts of data.
More than 45 people and 150 animals have been diagnosed this year with blastomycosis, a 30 percent increase over last year. Officials say it largely due to a summer of heavy rains.