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• Adenovirus Infection Outbreak At New Jersey Rehabilitation Center Results in Death of Ninth Child

  October 29, 2018

  Russell Maas

  A ninth child has died at a New Jersey nursing home and rehabilitation center stricken by a viral outbreak.

• New Jersey Viral Outbreak Results in Death of Children At Nursing And Rehab Center

  October 26, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A viral infection has killed seven children at a New Jersey nursing home and children's rehabilitation center.

• Electronic Cigarette Liquids Can Become Irritants Through The Vaping Process: Study

  October 23, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  Liquid nicotine used in electronic cigarettes can form new chemical compounds not listed on the labels which may cause health side effects, according to the findings of a new study.

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

  October 10, 2018

  Martha Garcia

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

• Cosmetics Manufacturers Must Now Put Ingredients On Labels In California

  September 27, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new California law requires ingredient labels on cosmetics sold to retailers to help protect salon workers' health.

• Doctors Should Offer Interventions When Children Live With Smokers: Study

  September 6, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study highlights the health impacts children suffer when living with a smoker.

• Study Finds Spike In Childhood Buprenorphine Exposures

  July 2, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers warn that more children are reportedly getting access to potentially dangerous opioid addiction-fighting medications, risking serious injury.

• Eliminating Antibiotics For Upper Respiratory Infections Could Reduce Overuse: Study

  June 22, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  Antibiotic overuse and the development of resistant bacteria could be fought by avoiding unnecessary prescribing for flu and respiratory infections, CDC researchers say.

• Tonsil Removal Risks for Children May Outweigh Benefits: Study

  June 12, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that the long-term risks of removing a child's tonsils may outweigh the short-term benefits.

• Air Pollution Linked To Elderly Respiratory Problems: Study

  June 5, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links certain types of air pollution to an increased risk of serious respiratory problems in the elderly.