Category: Health Newsfeed
May 24, 2019 – Avoiding Cancer
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Anchor lead: A very large number of cancer deaths might be avoided, Elizabeth Tracey reports Cancer deaths are declining nationally, a recent study reported, and that’s great news. Perhaps even more noteworthy is that almost half of the 600,000 plus …
May 23, 2019 – Nicotine Knowledge
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Anchor lead: Many young people who use e-cigarettes don’t know they contain nicotine, Elizabeth Tracey reports Among teenagers who use e-cigarettes, a startling number may not even know the products they’re using contain nicotine, a recent study found. Among the …
May 22, 2019 – Seizures and e-cigs
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Anchor lead: Seizures may be one consequence of vaping, Elizabeth Tracey reports Evidence is emerging that e-cigarettes may be less harmful than combustible cigarettes but there are still dangers associated with their use, including the risk of seizures. Michael Blaha, …
May 21, 2019 – IQOS
May 20, 2019 – Tobacco and 21
May 17, 2019 – Dangers of Medicine Rationing
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Anchor lead: Medicine rationing on the part of patients may have serious consequences, Elizabeth Tracey reports If you’re having trouble affording your prescription medications do you skip doses, cut pills in half or seek alternatives? You’re among many nationally in …