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Blue states ask Supreme Court to weigh ACA case ahead of 2020 election

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and a coalition of 19 other states and D.C. on Friday asked the Supreme Court to hear the case seeking to overturn the Affordable Care Act, following an appeals court ruling that a key element of the law is unconstitutional.    The ruling warrants an immediate and expedited review, the… Read More: Blue states ask Supreme Court to weigh ACA case ahead… »

CDC says 55 people have died of vaping lung illness across 27 states

A woman vapes with an electronic cigarette device. John Keeble | Getty Images A deadly vaping lung illness has now taken the lives of 55 people across 27 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. The total number of people hospitalized with the illness so far this year now stands at 2,561… Read More: CDC says 55 people have died of vaping lung illness… »

Bacon and ready-to-eat turkey products recalled in four states

Blue Grass Quality Meats is recalling 121,083 pounds of the products because they contain soy, an allergen that’s not declared on the product labels, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday. The bacon and turkey breast items — all Cajun style — were produced on various dates between October 29,… Read More: Bacon and ready-to-eat turkey products recalled in four states »

Vaping Landed 14 Young People in the Hospital in 2 States

According to administrators from the Department of Health Services in Wisconsin and the Department of Public Health in Illinois, a total of 14 teens and young adults were recently hospitalized for lung damage and breathing problems most likely related to vaping, CNN reports. E-cigarettes are often advertised as a healthier substitute to traditional cigarettes. But… Read More: Vaping Landed 14 Young People in the Hospital in 2… »