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• FDA Expands E-Cigarette Investigation Into Illegal Sales

  October 16, 2018

  The FDA is investigating whether a number of companies may be illegally selling electronic cigarette products in an expansion of its enforcement actions on vaping.

• Growing Number Of U.S. Children Not Getting Vaccines, CDC Warns

  October 15, 2018

  A new CDC study indicates there is a growing population of unvaccinated infants in the U.S.

• Patients Face Unnecessary Roadblocks In Getting Hospital Medical Records: Study

  October 12, 2018

  A new study finds that it is difficult for patients to get access to medical records, despite federal laws designed to make such access easy.

• Antibiotics Prescribed Without Infection Diagnosis Nearly Half The Time: Study

  October 11, 2018

  A new study suggests about half of antibiotic prescriptions are given to patients who don't have infections.

• Gas Station Air Pollution Much Higher Than Previously Believed: Study

  October 10, 2018

  A new study suggests gas stations are much larger contributors to air pollution than previously believed.

• EPA Needs To Improve Asbestos Monitoring In Schools: OIG Report

  October 9, 2018

  A new report warns that the EPA has failed to adequately monitor schools for asbestos.