A rolling walker, known as a rollator, can help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) walk outdoors more easily…
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Parliament set to vote to ban branding on cigarette packs
LONDON – Lawmakers in the lower house of parliament are expected to vote to ban branding on cigarette packs by…
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Should the US track cigarettes nationally?
A federal program that let law enforcement trace cigarette packs from manufacturer to consumer would reduce interstate trafficking and boost…
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Kristin Chenoweth gives a voice to asthma awareness
Performer Kristin Chenoweth has captivated audiences for years on Broadway, television and the big screen. Now, she’s added asthma awareness…
Read More‘Uncontacted’ Amazon people treated for flu
Advocates for indigenous tribes and Brazilian officials are worried that a group of people in the Amazon who had been…
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Injuries from e-cigarettes increase amid rising popularity
Complaints of injury linked to e-cigarettes, from burns and nicotine toxicity to respiratory and cardiovascular problems, have jumped over the…
Read More‘Spring Allergy Capitals’ report released for 2014; Louisville, Kentucky tops list
The 12th annual “Spring Allergy Capitals” report was released today by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). For…
Read MoreSick again? Why some colds won’t go away
About a month ago Sharon Gilbert was hit with a runny nose, sore throat and a cough. The whole snotty…
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CDC releases new round of anti-smoking ads featuring former smokers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a new round of aggressive anti-smoking ads, part of its “Tips…
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