National Cancer Prevention Month

National Cancer Prevention Month is observed in the United States every February to raise awareness about cancer prevention strategies and promote healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the risk of developing cancer. Prevention lies at the heart of the fight against cancer. Through lifestyle modifications, environmental awareness, and proactive healthcare practices, individuals can significantly reduce their
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Tips For Getting and Staying Healthy in 2022

The new year is here! Here are some tips for getting and staying healthy in 2022! 5 Tips for a healthier you! 1. Avoid smoking Tobacco consumption and exposure to second-hand smoke are important causes of premature death from heart and lung disease, myocardial infarction and cancer. If you smoke, you can put a stop
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FDA To Lower Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it intends to lower the allowable level of nicotine contained in cigarettes. The linked article states that approximately 35 million people still smoke in America (a new historical low) although hundreds of thousands die each year in the U.S. from tobacco-related illnesses. The American Heart Association
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Surgeon General Identifies E-Cigarettes a Public Health Threat

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy stated that more research is needed on the health effects of vaping. In a statement issued today, he expressed that e-cigarettes have the potential to create a whole new generation of nicotine addicts. E-cigarettes turn liquid nicotine into an inhaled vapor. While being touted as safer than cigarettes because of the
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