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Using e-cigarettes doesn't seem to be as risky as smoking tobacco. But both activities can cause long-term lung problems, research finds — and the effect seems to be additive for people who do both.

Vaping Nicotine Linked To Increased Risk Of Chronic Lung Disease

8:24pm December 16, 2019

by Allison Aubrey

A new study suggests the use of e-cigarettes can increase smokers' and nonsmokers' risk of developing chronic lung disease, including conditions such as COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema or asthma.

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New Study Offers First Evidence Of Vaping's Long-Term Risks

4:33pm December 16, 2019

by Allison Aubrey

The study finds that e-cigarettes are linked to increased risk of chronic lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis and COPD, as well as weakened immune defenses.

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Teens With ADHD More Likely To Get Hooked On Nicotine, Research Shows

6:12am December 16, 2019

by Allison Aubrey

Vaping use among high school students is rising and that's likely driving an increase in nicotine use. Teenagers who may be more likely to get hooked are those with ADHD.

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The holiday party season can be a particularly stressful time for people with social anxiety. But healthy ways to cope abound.

Holiday Parties Make You Squirm? Here's How To Conquer Social Anxiety

7:00am December 14, 2019

by Juli Fraga

People with social anxiety disorder fear their "fatal flaws" will be exposed by a wayward comment or other social misstep. If holiday parties send you spiraling, try these tips.

The scene found in Indonesia shows, among other things, hunters confronting a wild buffalo with ropes and spears.

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44,000-Year-Old Indonesian Cave Painting Is Rewriting The History Of Art

6:31pm December 11, 2019

by Merrit Kennedy

In a cave in Indonesia, archaeologists have uncovered a stunning ancient painting of a hunting party that is thousands of years older than similar works found in Europe.

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Gene Therapy May Aid In Sickle Cell Disease Treatment

6:57am December 10, 2019

by Rob Stein

Scientists report progress using gene therapy to treat sickle cell disease, a common and devastating genetic blood disorder.

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A humpback whale feeds on a school of fish off Long Island, New York. Migrating whales have increased dramatically in this region in recent decades — but they're also facing human challenges.

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Offshore Wind May Help The Planet — But Will It Hurt Whales?

6:36pm December 05, 2019

by Fred Mogul

New York has awarded two contracts for large offshore wind farms, with more anticipated. Researchers are surveying whales in the area to craft strategies to mitigate dangers to them and their habitat.

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Research Raises Concerns About Safety Of Hair Dyes, Chemical Straighteners

7:33am December 04, 2019

Researchers have found that women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than women who don't use these products.

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The Psychology Behind When Emotions Turn Us Into Different People

7:25am December 04, 2019

by Shankar Vedantam

In a fit of anger or in the grip of fear, many of us make decisions that we never would have anticipated. Researchers say it is very hard to understand how we'll act in certain situations.

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For HIV-Positive Babies, New Evidence Favors Starting Drug Treatment Just After Birth

5:23am December 04, 2019

by Pien Huang

Doctors used to worry that antiretroviral drugs were too powerful for HIV-positive newborns. More evidence is emerging that, in fact, early treatment can be safe and effective.