Martha Garcia

Health & Medical Research Writer

FDA, FTC Warn E-Liquid Companies Who Make Products Look Like Juice Boxes, Candy
May 2, 2018
The FDA and FTC have warned a number of liquid nicotine manufacturers against marketing their products in ways that are attractive to children.
Rate of Autism Spectrum Diagnoses Among Children Increasing, CDC Reports
May 1, 2018
A new CDC study reveals that the rate of autism diagnosis is increasing in the U.S., which may be due to increasing recognition among child care professionals.
Heart Infection Risk May Be Linked To Opioid Abuse: Study
April 30, 2018
A new study warns that opioid abuse may be increasing rates of serious heart infections, often increasing hospital costs.
Liquid Nicotine Poisoning Exposures Among Children Decreasing, But Still Pose Serious Health Risk: Study
April 27, 2018
A new study indicates that rates of child liquid nicotine poisoning are declining, but still extremely high.
Magnetic Resonance Thermometry May Carry Risk Of Tissue Overheating, FDA Warns
April 26, 2018
The FDA warns that MR thermometry laser surgery could overheat surrounding brain tissue, resulting in serious injury and death.
Electronic Cigarette Sales To Youth Targeted By New FDA Enforcement Push
April 25, 2018
The FDA has initiated a crackdown on e-cigarette sales to minors, focusing primarily on Juul brand vapes, which often look like USB drives.