CDC Warns Against Vaping During Lung Illness Investigation
Federal experts are investigating reports of severe lung illnesses in people who used e-cigarettes (also known as vaping).
FDA Approves Rozlytrek (Entrectinib) for Tumors With Certain Genetic Markers
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Rozlytrek (entrectinib) for adults and adolescents with tumors that test positive for NTRK gene changes, which can help cancerous tumors grow.
Half of US Teens Getting HPV Vaccinations
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that just over half (51.1%) of teenagers were fully vaccinated for human papillomavirus (HPV) as of 2018, up 2.5 percentage points from 48.6% in 2017.
Americans Need to Move More and Sit Less
Americans are still not getting enough exercise and now spend more time than ever sitting, according to researchers from the University of Iowa.
FDA Reveals New Ads to Warn Kids About E-Cigarettes
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is launching a new series of TV ads to teach kids about the dangers of using e-cigarettes.