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January 9, 2020

California should have its own generic prescription drug label, governor says

California could become the first state with its own prescription drug label under a proposal Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled Thursday.

January 9, 2020

Mysterious viral pneumonia outbreak in China likely caused by new virus, scientists say

Scientists in China who are researching an outbreak of viral pneumonia that’s sickened dozens in the city of Wuhan have identified a new type of coronavirus as the likely culprit behind the illnesses, Chinese state media reported Thursday. 

January 9, 2020

Nearly 500 Seattle students without updated vaccinations barred from class: officials

Nearly 500 students in Seattle were barred from class on Wednesday over outdated vaccination records, according to Seattle Public School officials. 

January 9, 2020

Want to live longer? Drink green tea instead of black tea, study concludes

Calling all tea lovers: The next time you reach for a cuppa, try green tea — if you want to prolong your life, at least. 

January 8, 2020

Face masks sold at Ulta, Target pulled after customers complain of irritation, burning

Consumers have been complaining about the product for several months, prompting the company to investigate.

January 8, 2020

Baby powder and ovarian cancer risk not strongly linked, study finds

There is no strong evidence of a link between baby powder and ovarian cancer, according to the largest study on the topic to date. 

January 8, 2020

Cancer group finds biggest 1-year drop in US death rate

The overall cancer death rate has been falling about 1.5 percent a year since 1991. It fell 2.2 percent from 2016 to 2017, according to the new American Cancer Society report.

January 8, 2020

Texas boy, 10, dies after contracting flu over winter break

The state has reported eight pediatric influenza-related deaths since October.

January 8, 2020

Mom’s RSV warning goes viral after infant son sickened: ‘Just do what you’re asked’

A young mother is warning others not to kiss infants after her son contracted a potentially deadly infection from strangers doing just that. 

January 8, 2020

Colorado woman teaches yoga to police officers, firefighters to help with stress, trauma

A Colorado native is helping first responders to manage the demands of their jobs through a thousands-of-years-old practice: yoga.