Lindsey Tanner

AP Medical Writer

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Hospitals Fear Ventilator Shortages

Up to 960,000 coronavirus patients in the U.S. may need ventilators. The nation has 200,000.

In this April 19, 2010, file photo, baby powder is squeezed from its bottle in Philadelphia. In a study released on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, U.S. government researchers found no evidence linking baby powder with ovarian cancer in the largest-ever analysis of an issue that has prompted thousands of lawsuits and a recent product recall.

Baby Powder, Cancer: No Strong Link

The U.S. government-led research found no strong evidence linking baby powder with ovarian cancer.

Cellphone-Related Face Injuries Spike

Most patients in the study weren’t hospitalized, but researchers said the problem should be taken seriously.

This April 16, 2019 file photo shows a Juul vape pen in Vancouver, WA.

Juul, Mint Flavor Boost US Teen Vaping Numbers

New research shows U.S. teens who use electronic cigarettes prefer those made by Juul Labs, and mint is the favorite flavor for many of them.

In this Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 file photo, a shop owner reaches into a drink display refrigerator at his convenience store in Kent, Wash. A study on America’s eating habits released on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 shows only slight improvement from 1999 to 2016. While adults cut down a bit on added sugars and ate marginally more whole grains, they still eat too many sweetened foods and unhealthy fats.

A Spoonful Less Sugar, Tad More Fat: US Diets Still Lacking

Americans' diets are a little less sweet and a little crunchier but there's still too much sugar, white bread and artery-clogging fat, a study suggests.

Philly Soda Tax Creates Sales Dip

The tax has generated more than $130M for community services, but there is no clear picture on consumption or obesity rates.

In this May 14, 2008 file photo, cartons of eggs are displayed for sale in the Union Square green market in New York. The latest U.S. research on eggs won’t go over easy for those can’t eat breakfast without them. Study participants who ate about 1 ½ eggs daily had a slightly higher risk of heart disease than those who ate no eggs. The study showed the more eggs, the greater the risk. The chances of dying early were also elevated.

Are Eggs Good or Bad for You?

New research is rekindling an old debate.

Doctors Name Top Tech Toy

This image provided by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals shows the birth control implant Essure. On Friday, July 20, 2018, the maker of the permanent contraceptive implant subject to thousands of injury reports from women and repeated safety restrictions by U.S. regulators says it will stop selling the device at the end of the year due to weak sales.

Bayer Stops Selling Device Tied to Injuries

More than 16,000 U.S. women are suing Bayer over the device.

Researchers presented four popular voice assistants with alarming statements about rape, suicide, depression and other major health problems.

Smartphone 'Voices' Not Always Helpful

How helpful is your smartphone's virtual voice in a health crisis? Not much, says new study.