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$18 Million in Illegal E-Cigarettes Seized by U.S. Authorities

A three-day operation at Los Angeles International Airport has resulted in the seizure of 41 shipments of illegal electronic cigarettes worth more than 18 milli

Efficacy Shown for New Melanoma Therapeutic Vaccine

In a recent trial, a new melanoma vaccine, mRNA-4157 (V940), when taken in combination with Keytruda (pembrolizumab), was found to be effective in battling the

Levels of Substance Use Stable, Declined Among Students in 2023

The levels of alcohol, nicotine vaping, and cannabis use remained stable or declined among students in 2023, according to the results of the annual Monitoring t

One Way to Boost Mammogram Rates: Let Women Schedule Their Own Appointments

Allowing women to schedule their own mammography appointments increases the likelihood they ll follow through on the screening, a new study reports. Self-schedu

FDA Seizes 1.5 Million Illegal Vaping Products, Including Elf Bar

Federal agents have seized more than 1.4 million illegal vaping products being smuggled into the United States from China. A three-day operation at Los Angeles

New Melanoma Treatment Vaccine Shows Promise in Trial

A new melanoma vaccine has shown its mettle in battling the deadly skin cancer in a new trial. People with advanced melanomas who received the vaccine plus Merc

No Factors ID'd to Predict Re-Bleeding With Non-High-Risk Acute Variceal Bleeding

The majority of non-high-risk patients with acute variceal bleeding (AVB) have an excellent prognosis, but those who do re-bleed have higher risk of death, acco

Benefits of PCI–Capable Facility Openings Vary by Race, Community

There are differential benefits associated with a percutaneous coronary intervention capable facility (PCI-CF) opening based on patient race and community segre

Low-Fat, Vegan Diet Intervention May Reduce Hot Flashes

A low-fat vegan diet that includes soy may result in gut microbiome changes that are associated with a decrease in postmenopausal hot flashes, according to a st

Postoperative A-Fib Tied to Worse Outcomes After Valve Surgery

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is associated with an increased rate of neurologic events and worse long-term survival, according to a study published

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