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Advocates’ stance: higher tax, less smoking
The head of a group that spearheaded a $1 increase in the state’s tobacco tax five years ago wants another increase to combat what he called stagnated smoking rates among adults and children.
Parents see more food, skin allergies in children
NEW YORK — Parents are reporting more skin and food allergies in their children, a big government survey found. Experts aren’t sure what’s behind the increase. Could it be that […]
Donor in rabies cases was Air Force recruit
The Defense Department says a man whose organs were donated to four people before it was learned he had rabies was in the Air Force. Spokeswoman Cynthia Wright identified the […]
FDA: Fungus in tainted steroids and patients match
NEW YORK — The fungus found in tainted steroid shots matches the one blamed in the national meningitis outbreak that has killed 20 people, federal health officials said Thursday. The […]
Md. now reports 13 meningitis cases linked to shot
WASHINGTON — Maryland health department officials are now reporting 13 meningitis cases linked to a spinal steroid injection for back pain. The state Department of Health and Mental Hygiene updated […]
Md. panel on biolab safety set for 1st meeting
A state work group on private laboratories that handle dangerous pathogens is holding its first meeting at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in Baltimore. Tuesday’s meeting could eventually […]
What is it about zombies?
Just like any other non-flesh eating human, I have always had an interest in zombies. I hate to say it, but these days I am on the verge of OD’ing […]
CDC launching graphic anti-smoking ad campaign
ATLANTA — In a graphic new ad campaign announced Thursday, the government is trying to shock smokers into quitting with the sometimes-gruesome stories of people damaged by tobacco products. The […]
CDC scientist: Tests needed on gas drilling impact
PITTSBURGH — One of the government’s top scientists says much more research is needed to determine the possible impacts of shale gas drilling on human health and the environment. “Studies […]
Government pulls back on junk food marketing proposal
WASHINGTON — Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam can rest easy. Government officials fine-tuning guidelines for marketing food to children say they won’t push the food industry to get rid […]
Cantaloupe listeria outbreak could be deadliest in a decade
WASHINGTON — As many as 14 people have died from possible listeria illnesses traced to Colorado cantaloupes, health officials say — a death toll that would make the food outbreak […]
