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Byline: MIKE STOBBE

22 Sep

CDC changes, then retracts, web posting on how virus spreads

published on September 22, 2020 - 3:26 PM

(AP) — The top U.S. public health agency stirred confusion by posting — and then taking down — an apparent

14 Jan

US drinking more now than just before Prohibition

published on January 14, 2020 - 2:21 PM

(AP) — Americans are drinking more now than when Prohibition was enacted. What’s more, it’s been rising for two decades,

26 Nov

More clues point to chemical compound in US vaping illnesses

published on November 26, 2019 - 3:18 PM

(AP) — Health officials said Tuesday they have more evidence that a certain chemical compound is a culprit in a

06 Sep

US health officials report 3rd vaping death, repeat warning

published on September 6, 2019 - 12:15 PM

AP) — U.S. health officials on Friday again urged people to stop vaping until they figure out why some are

02 Apr

US health officials alarmed by paralyzing illness in kids

published on April 2, 2019 - 2:24 PM

(AP) — One morning last fall, 4-year-old Joey Wilcox woke up with the left side of his face drooping. It

18 Dec

To understand life expectancy fall, start in West Virginia

published on December 18, 2018 - 3:25 PM

(AP) – If you want to understand why U.S. life expectancy is declining, West Virginia is a good place to

20 Jun

New flu vaccine only a little better than traditional shot

published on June 20, 2018 - 12:44 PM

(AP) — A newer kind of flu vaccine only worked a little bit better in seniors this past winter than

14 Jun

Fewer US teens smoking, doing drugs … and drinking milk

published on June 14, 2018 - 12:42 PM

(AP) — Fewer U.S. teens are smoking, having sex and doing drugs these days. Oh, and they’re drinking less milk,

19 Mar

Want to avoid the flu while flying? Try a window seat

published on March 19, 2018 - 1:27 PM

(AP) — Worried about catching a cold or the flu on an airplane? Get a window seat, and don’t leave

15 Feb

Flu shot only 36 percent effective, making bad year worse

published on February 15, 2018 - 1:18 PM

(AP) — The flu vaccine is doing a poor job protecting older Americans and others against the bug that’s causing