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Author: Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAY

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3 vaping-related deaths confirmed, another under investigation as search for cause goes on

September 6, 2019Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on 3 vaping-related deaths confirmed, another under investigation as search for cause goes on

State and federal health officials updated reporters Friday on investigations into cases of pulmonary disease in people who vape nicotine and/or THC.

Money

Low-rated US hospitals are deadlier due to mistakes, botched surgery, infections

May 15, 2019May 15, 2019Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on Low-rated US hospitals are deadlier due to mistakes, botched surgery, infections

About a quarter of hospitals got a B and 36% earned Cs.The five states with the highest percentages of “A” hospitals were Oregon,Virginia, Maine, Massachusetts and Utah. There were no A-rated hospitals in five other states…

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The school nurse is often still out as kids’ health problems like suicide, allergies soar

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on The school nurse is often still out as kids’ health problems like suicide, allergies soar

When schools share nurses, kids might have to wait for insulin calculations or a chat about suicidal thoughts. Some hospitals are stepping in to help.

Nation

FDA: Dozens of seizures reported after vaping, mostly by young people

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on FDA: Dozens of seizures reported after vaping, mostly by young people

Seizures or convulsions are known to be possible side effects of nicotine poisoning. Users often swallowed vaping liquid containing nicotine.

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Teens aren’t socializing in the real world. And that’s making them super lonely

March 20, 2019March 20, 2019Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on Teens aren’t socializing in the real world. And that’s making them super lonely

The percent of high school seniors who said they often felt lonely increased from 26 percentin 2012 to 39percentin 2017.

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U.S. deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide hit highest level since record-keeping began

March 5, 2019Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on U.S. deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide hit highest level since record-keeping began

Deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicidein 2017 hitthehighest level since federal data collection started in 1999.

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Advocates: Sen. Joni Ernst allegations show domestic violence doesn’t discriminate

January 22, 2019Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on Advocates: Sen. Joni Ernst allegations show domestic violence doesn’t discriminate

Survivors of domestic assault and their advocates say allegations by Sen. Joni Ernst are more evidence that domestic violence can happen to anyone.

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Quitting alcohol can be deadly: Hundreds in the US die each year

November 27, 2018November 27, 2018Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on Quitting alcohol can be deadly: Hundreds in the US die each year

Doctors say alcohol is often the most dangerous substance for the body to withdraw from – and still more so, when attemptedwithout medical supervision.

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My ‘bottom’ was being drunk on TV. But I’m grateful I hit it before I killed myself or others

November 16, 2018Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on My ‘bottom’ was being drunk on TV. But I’m grateful I hit it before I killed myself or others

I stopped drinking in 1992, so I thought society’s drinking problem had changed along with my own. In fact, alcohol-related deaths are on the rise.

Headlines

‘Never seen anything like this’: Idalia deluge still wreaking havoc in Southeast. Live updates

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023John Bacon, Douglas Soule and Christopher Cann, USA TODAY

A State Department office is giving young people a voice. Abby Finkenauer is leading the effort

August 31, 2023Rachel Looker, USA TODAY

Far-right candidate seduces Argentine electorate

August 31, 2023AP

Hundreds join Nepal gay pride rally

August 31, 2023AP

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023Jennifer Jolly

These kids are good: Young Reds in pursuit of a pennant stretch to remember

August 31, 2023Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

Dog repeatedly escapes Michigan shelter, sneaks into nursing home, is adopted by residents

August 31, 2023John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

Kia recalls nearly 320,000 cars because the trunk may not open from the inside

August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
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