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Health effects of tobacco

Smoking
Health / Medical / Pennsylvania

Kick the Nicotine Habit: 1 in 7 Pennsylvanians Still Hooked as 2026 Nears

December 27, 2025December 26, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

HARRISBURG, PA — As the calendar turns toward 2026, nearly one in seven Pennsylvania adults remains dependent on tobacco or nicotine products, a stark reminder of a public health crisis …

Kick the Nicotine Habit: 1 in 7 Pennsylvanians Still Hooked as 2026 Nears Read More

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Pennsylvania

Radon Alert in Pennsylvania—Test Your Home Before It’s Too Late!

January 3, 2025January 2, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Nearly 40% of homes in Pennsylvania have elevated levels of radon, a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is silently wreaking havoc across the state. According to the …

Radon Alert in Pennsylvania—Test Your Home Before It’s Too Late! Read More
Non-smoking
Health / Medical / National

New Report Reveals Significant Health Disparities in Tobacco Use Across U.S. Population Groups

December 1, 2024December 1, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Office of the U.S. Surgeon General has released a comprehensive report highlighting disparities in tobacco use and its health impacts across various demographic groups in the United …

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Health / Medical

NCCN Releases New Guidelines to Help Cancer Patients Quit Smoking

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) has introduced a new set of guidelines aimed at aiding cancer patients in their efforts to quit smoking. This initiative …

NCCN Releases New Guidelines to Help Cancer Patients Quit Smoking Read More
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National

Youth Tobacco Use Reaches Historic Low, But Challenges Persist

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The latest findings from the 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) reveal a significant milestone in public health: youth tobacco use in the United States has plummeted …

Youth Tobacco Use Reaches Historic Low, But Challenges Persist Read More

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