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Lung cancer tests advised for some heavy smokers
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New recommendations from chest and cancer doctors call for lung cancer screening in older adults with a long history of smoking a pack a day or more — but also highlight the possible harms of screening, including a high...Tags: Health, Medical Procedures and Tests, Chest, Human Body, Religion and Belief
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Father Quits Smoking, Starts Running 25Ks After Daughter Inspired His Workouts
Looking at his athletic build, it's hard to believe that Rick Van Beek used to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day. The 39-year-old's life changed in 2008 when he saw his daughter, Maddy, in the Grand Rapids Marathon. Maddy came into the world 13...
Tags: Parkinson's Disease
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Free stop smoking program offered in Frederick
The Frederick County Health Department offers the "Stop Smoking for Life" program. Participants in the program will gain an understanding of the unique challenges of nicotine addiction, learn to identify tobacco triggers, develop a quit plan, learn to...Tags: Health, Tobacco Addiction, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Health Treatments
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Many kids exposed to smoke despite parents' claims
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - More than half of kids who were part of a new study from California tested positive for secondhand smoke exposure -- despite only a handful of their parents admitting to lighting up. Parents may think kids are only exposed...Tags: Health, Medical Procedures and Tests, Boston, Pharmaceuticals, Hospitals and Clinics
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Mailbag: Bicyclists, motorists make for a dangerous mix
The Newport Beach Citizens Bicycle Safety Committee should include at least one member who does not ride a bicycle on the streets of Newport Beach for recreation or commuting. After all, we non-bicyclists contribute monies, through our taxes, which pay...Tags: Health, Apples, Religious Conflicts, Islam, Recreational Substance Use
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Smokers try to break the habit with hypnosis
ReporterWe all know it's not healthy to smoke, but quitting can be very hard. Now there's a new program called Clean-Break that uses hypnosis to help people put down cigarettes for good. The first class was held Tuesday night at the Serenity Counseling...Tags: Health, Health Treatments
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Letters from students
(The following letters to the editor were written by students at Eagle View Elementary School in Somerset.) Cleaner oceans To the editor, I think we should take a few hours out each day to clean up oceans near you. People spend too much time...Tags: Environmental Pollution, Earth Day, Environmental Issues
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After you quit smoking: Food for thought
According to the Centers For Disease Control, almost 20 percent of the adults in the United States are regular cigarette smokers. That's approximately 45 million people. In fact, cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the country....Tags: Health, Heart Disease, Stroke, Pancreas, Human Rights
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May 31, 2012, declared World No Tobacco Day in Washington County
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comWashington County Commissioner Jeff Cline issued a proclamation, and a panel of experts discussed the dangers of tobacco and how the tobacco industry operates during World No Tobacco Day Thursday afternoon. “I’ve seen family members and...Tags: Health, Heart Disease, Lung Cancer, Diseases and Illnesses, Tobacco Products
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Governor promotes workplace health program
Gov. Martin O’Malley is looking for ways to trim his workforce – not the number of people, but their waistlines. The administration has launched a wellness program aimed at state workers. The governor known for his statistical analysis of...
Tags: Health, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Cancer, Health and Safety at Work
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York Housing Authority Proposes Smoking Ban; Community Members have Mixed Feelings
A proposed smoking ban at York Housing Authority building, including apartments, has some residents on edge. After learning about smoking statistics as they relate to preventable diseases, the Authority decided to draft a smoking ban policy. The...
Tags: Civil Laws, Employees, Interior Policy, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice
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Local bar owners, patrons file lawsuit against city for smoking ban ordinance
A dozen Indianapolis bars have consolidated individual lawsuits into one challenge in federal court against the city's new smoking ban. In less than two weeks, bar owners claim business is down and employees have been laid off. "Our business has been...
Tags: Civil Laws, Lifestyle and Leisure, Justice System, Dining and Drinking, Crime, Law and Justice
May 21, 2012
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May 10, 2012
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May 24, 2012
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May 25, 2012
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May 31, 2012
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Jun 1, 2012
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Jun 13, 2012
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Jun 13, 2012
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