By BY SHEILA KAPLAN AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2FbfqMQ

FDA to ban all e-cig flavors except menthol and tobacco, report says The Food and Drug Administration plans to ban the sale of fruity flavors in cartridge-based e-cigarettes, but the restriction won’t apply to tank vaping systems commonly found at vape shops, according to people familiar with the matter. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35fD8lC

Seattle public schools to exclude unvaccinated students after winter break NYU Langone Medical Center associate professor Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil weighs in on Seattle's vaccine law. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZGDwJ1

Alex Trebek admits to feeling bouts of depression amid cancer battle 'Jeopardy!' host opens up about battle with cancer; Claudia Cowan reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Qfd99C

FDA approves drug for treating pancreatic cancer Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel on how the new medication can help battle advanced stage pancreatic cancer. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/37vPrfr

1 in 4 people with Parkinson’s disease misdiagnosed, given wrong treatment, study claims Doctors seriously struggle to correctly diagnose Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/36b9ob6

The top 5 New Year's resolutions for 2020 and how to make them stick Physician Jennifer Caudle on how to stick to your 2020 resolutions. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2SJ1iST

Brain injuries gave these people new abilities The brain is a powerful organ. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZCVmfT

Ice Bucket Challenge's Peter Frates honored by supporters with mass drenching Nearly 1,000 people gathered in the frigid waters off Massachusetts this past weekend to drench themselves in water to pay tribute to the late Peter Frates, whose battle with Lou Gehrig's disease helped spur the ice bucket challenge. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/36cLYSu

5 women in New Jersey welcome 'miracle' babies after suffering with infertility issues “We tried to help each other find the silver lining and buoyed each other’s spirits when things didn’t go according to plan," one of the women said. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/39ojWWd

By BY ABBY GOODNOUGH AND MARGOT SANGER-KATZ from NYT Health https://ift.tt/37jUCig

What you need to know about pancreatic cancer after Rep. John Lewis' diagnosis Rep. John Lewis announces he will be treated for stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Dr. Janette Nesheiwat breaks down the symptoms, treatment and prognosis. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Q76vSS

Moving moments in health: A look back at 2019's viral moments Photos from the world of health that stood out to us in 2019 via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2tWu0W6

Marijuana legalization in Illinois, Michigan could trigger interstate tangling The recreational market selling marijuana is coming to the Midwestern states, and the expensive, challenging industry bringing a patchwork of legal and cultural snares. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/36ckuMM

Should you pop a pimple or let it heal on its own? Is it ever OK to pop a pimple? Dr. Manny explains. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/367dzED

Hospitals across US investing in real estate to help with homelessness, mental health Some hospitals are getting into real estate.  The reason?  Cut skyrocketing healthcare costs and improve patients' prognoses. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2MBR5Ei

Can you catch a cold and the flu at the same time? You'd have to be particularly unlucky to catch a cold and the flu at the same time, a new study finds. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Zwq3mJ

Health officials raise concerns about possible measles exposure at 5 major US airports Fox News’ Matt Finn and medical correspondent Dr. Marc Siegel weigh in. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2QrxgQW

Dr. Nicole Saphier: Tips on how to keep your New Year’s resolutions Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier on the benefits of walking and how exercise may lower risk of seven types of cancers. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2tbgrla

Travelers at 5 major US airports may have been exposed to measles Individuals with the highly-contagious measles virus passed through 5 major U.S. airports in December, according to health officials; Matt Finn reports from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Qs6Xu3

Plastic surgery horror stories: 7 botched procedures that made the news in 2019 Not everyone who goes under the the knife comes out with their desired results. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2t7EwJE

Intermittent fasting diets may add years to your life: study A new study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University finds diets that involve intermittent fasting may add years to your life. Studies have linked fasting to improved metabolism, decreased blood pressure and improved control of blood sugar levels. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2QpEHZ7

34-year-old ESPN reporter dies after contracting pneumonia ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff tweeted before his death that he never got sick and had a very good immune system. Dr. Ernest Patti explains the risks on 'Outnumbered Overtime.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZrWser

Fasting diets may add years to your life as well as help you lose weight, new study suggests Fasting may be more than just fad. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2tMgzYK

Seattle public school students without current vaccinations at risk of exclusion from school Seattle public schools warns thousands of students to get vaccinations in compliance with Washington state laws or be excluded from school; Fox News medical correspondent Marc Siegel weighs in. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35WvzSg

Biggest health concerns for the holidays Holiday health and safety tips from Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35ZK4o7

Strange but true: The biggest medical shockers of 2019 From a case of so-called “feather duvet lung” to a woman who found parasitic worms in her eye following a trail run, these medical moments are as bizarre as they are true. Here’s a look at some of Fox News Health’s most head-scratching moments of 2019.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2PVBPUw

Miracle baby gets to spend her first Christmas at home Christmas is a time for miracles. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2SqGn7i

Health officials warn travelers at five US airports exposed to measles Several people with measles traveled through Chicago's O'Hare, Los Angeles International Airport, Denver International and airports in Richmond, Virginia and Austin, Texas; insight from Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil, associate professor of medicine at the NYU Langone Medical Center. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2PUCUMi

By BY ANDREW JACOBS from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2ZkmEaL

Florida veterinarians cleaning rescue dog’s teeth make shocking discovery A veterinarian in Florida made a surprising discovery when cleaning the teeth of an 8-year-old rescue dog. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZjZKA4

Woman develops painful ulcers that eat away skin after noticing mark on breast: 'I feel so ugly' The painful ulcers vary in size and eat away at a patient's skin, developing a blue or violet-color border. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2SmKWiP

Teacher uses skin-tight anatomy bodysuit to give health lesson to students Talk about being a visual learner.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/397qTLa

Trader Joe's egg salad, potato salad products recalled amid Listeria concerns The recall comes amid a larger investigation into a multi-state Listeria outbreak that's been tied to at least one death. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/37goUCL

Woman suffers severe burns after hair catches fire as she was blowing out a candle A British woman is warning others to be diligent around open flames after she was severely burned when attempting to blow out a candle.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Qfsru7

Oregon child dies of flu-related illness: health officials A child in Oregon has died of flu-related illness, according to Oregon Health Authority officials.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZjuocQ

Mom surprised by son on Christmas Eve during cancer battle last year now celebrating remission After her diagnosis last year, her son flew 1,500 to surprise her in time for Christmas. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/399rxI3

Holiday health: Dr. Roshini Raj separates fact from fiction Does too much sugar make kids hyper? Is there a cure for your holiday hangover? Dr. Roshini Raj, associate professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health, puts 'Fox & Friends' to the test. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2PSBL87

At least 5 US airports have exposed travelers to measles, health officials warn An unknown number of U.S. air travelers have been exposed to measles after at least five airports allowed people with the highly infectious disease to pass through this month, according to health officials in the affected cities. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZivlSI

Trump administration raises legal age to buy tobacco, e-cigarettes to 21 President Trump raised the legal age by signing a bill directing the FDA to update its regulations in 180 days; reaction from Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, family and emergency medicine board-certified medical doctor and medical director of CityMD. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZkunW0

Arizona toddler pronounced dead after pool accident now listed in critical, family says Her father said she is "fighting, fighting, fighting." via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/34TLH5w

Texas resident with measles could have exposed others to virus: officials A person infected with measles may have exposed others to the disease after traveling to multiple locations in Austin, Tex., while infectious with the highly contagious virus.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/34SG5Z8

By BY KNVUL SHEIKH from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2s6mjMK

Prison cancels Christmas Eve visits over flu A news release said nearly four dozen cases of the flu had been confirmed, with more cases suspected across five prison facilities. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35T0vT8

Girl, 6, celebrates cancer-free Christmas after 2-year leukemia battle She rang the "end of treatment" bell on Dec. 17 and celebrated this weekend with her parents and sister. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZsBWKJ

HIV-positive Maryland man who knowingly transmitted disease to 3 women is sentenced A 37-year-old Maryland man who knowingly infected three women with HIV was sentenced to time in prison, officials said.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/36X3hHc

By BY DONALD G. MCNEIL JR. AND PORAS CHAUDHARY from NYT Health https://ift.tt/374aTrG

More than 1,000 pounds of pork sausage recalled over plastic contamination concerns Heads up, consumers: an Illinois -based company is recalling more than 1,000 pounds of its pork sausage products over concerns the meat is contaminated with “extraneous material, specifically hard, dark plastic,” federal officials said last week.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2rlIOg5

Company recalls hard-boiled eggs eyed in Listeria outbreak The outbreak has sickened at least seven across five states, and resulted in at least one death. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Mo6Z4L

Mom says this Christmas could be her last following shocking diagnosis: 'I’ll fight with everything I’ve got' A British mother of two says this Christmas could be her last after she was diagnosed with a rare but debilitating disease that doctors have told her will affect her longevity.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3759PDA