The Saddleridge fire, which began in Sylmar, is moving quickly thanks to Santa Ana winds, burning homes and forcing evacuations in California near LA
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Vaping-related lung injury cases jump to 1,299; deaths rise to 26
The number of lung injury cases linked to vaping has jumped to 1,299 and deaths to 26, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
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Vaping-related lung injury cases surge to 1,080; deaths rise to 18
A new Mayo Clinic study of vaping-related lung injuries finds that “toxic chemical fumes,” not oils, may be the cause.
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Cases of vaping lung disease jump to 805 with 12 deaths, but cause remains a mystery, CDC says
The number of vaping-related lung illnesses has jumped to 805, up from 530 cases just last week. The CDC says the cause is still undetermined.