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Quit Tobacco
Health / Medical / Pennsylvania

Tobacco-Free ’23: 3 Reasons Why this is the Year for Pennsylvania Residents to Quit Tobacco For Good

December 29, 2022December 29, 2022 - by MyChesCo

PENNSYLVANIA — While tobacco use has been declining for decades, 15.8% of Pennsylvania residents still smoke and tobacco is the leading cause of death and disease in the state. Through …

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Hispanic / National

Hispanic Health Group Calls on FDA to Ban Menthol and Flavored Cigars

August 2, 2022August 1, 2022 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Alliance for Hispanic Health (NAHH), a Hispanic health advocacy group in the United States, is calling on the FDA to ban menthol and all flavored …

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National

FDA Proposes Rules Prohibiting Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars

May 1, 2022April 28, 2022 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced proposed product standards to prohibit menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and prohibit all characterizing flavors (other than tobacco) in …

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National

Federal Trade Commission Report Warns of Disturbing Trends Affecting the Health of Young Americans

March 22, 2022March 20, 2022 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission’s first-ever report on e-cigarette products paints a disturbing picture of surging e-cigarette sales and advertising that are likely to damage the health of …

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Healthy Living

Lung Association Tips to Begin Your Journey to a Tobacco-Free 2022

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Along with hitting the gym more often and starting a diet, quitting smoking tops many New Year’s resolution lists. Quitting tobacco isn’t easy, but 50 million ex-smokers …

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CTC PODCAST
Downingtown / Social Issues

Communities that Care of Greater Downingtown Launches New Parent Podcast Series

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 - by MyChesCo

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Communities that Care of Greater Downingtown announced the recent release of its new podcast series, Parent to Parent: Real Life Tips to Raise Resilient Kids.

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School
Health / Medical / National

CDC Offers Health Tips for Back to School During COVID-19

August 25, 2021August 24, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As schools plan for a safe return to campus this year, it is critically important to consider the health and well-being of students and staff, and address …

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New Tobacco Products
National

FDA Warns Firm to Remove Unauthorized E-Cigarette Products from Market

July 31, 2021July 29, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following quote is attributed to Mitch Zeller, J.D., director of FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products:

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Pennsylvania

Lung Association Urges Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Permanently Close Smoking Loophole

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — This month marks one year since Pennsylvania casinos reopened as smoke-free during the pandemic, protecting the lung health of both patrons and hospitality workers.

Lung Association Urges Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Permanently Close Smoking Loophole Read More
Heart Health
Special Feature

It’s Time to Rethink Heart Health

June 2, 2021May 30, 2021 - by Family Features

On average, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease (CVD) every 36 seconds, approximately 2,380 deaths each day, according to the American Heart Association. Each day, 405 deaths …

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