Doctors' Group Calls for Ban on Most Vaping Products

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2019 -- The American Medical Association (AMA) is calling for a ban on all e-cigarettes and vaping products not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to help people quit smoking tobacco cigarettes.

The move is in response to a sharp rise in youth e-cigarette use and an outbreak of more than 2,000 illnesses and 40-plus deaths caused by vaping-related lung illness.

Most Parents Struggle to Spot Depression in Teens

TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 -- Most American parents say they might have trouble distinguishing between a teen's typical mood swings and possible signs of depression, a new survey finds.

The nationwide poll of 819 parents with at least one child in middle school, junior high or high school found that while one-third were confident they could detect depression in their children, two-thirds said certain things would make it difficult.

Studies Confirm HPV Shot Is Safe

MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2019 -- The HPV vaccine gives parents a chance to prevent their children from developing some types of cancer, and two new studies reaffirm what past research has found -- the vaccine is safe.

The two studies included millions of doses of Gardasil 9 vaccine, the only vaccine currently used in the United States for the prevention of HPV-related cancers.

Teen Drivers, Passengers Need to Be Safety-Conscious

SATURDAY, Sept. 21, 2019 -- Teens enjoy the freedom of driving with friends, but parents worry about potential distractions.

More than half of U.S. parents in a new nationwide poll say their child has most likely been a passenger of a distracted teen driver.

Poll Finds Many Young Americans Think Vaping is Safe

FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019 -- Despite an outbreak of severe lung illnesses and deaths linked to vaping, many young Americans consider e-cigarettes harmless, a new poll shows.

More than 20% of 18- to 38-year-olds called vaping harmless and nonaddictive; nearly 30% said flavored e-cigarettes do less damage to the lungs than unflavored ones.