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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 …
Tobacco-Free ’23: 3 Reasons Why this is the Year for Pennsylvania Residents to Quit Tobacco For Good Read More
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 …
Hispanic Health Group Calls on FDA to Ban Menthol and Flavored Cigars Read More 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 …
FDA Proposes Rules Prohibiting Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars Read More
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 …
Federal Trade Commission Report Warns of Disturbing Trends Affecting the Health of Young Americans Read More
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 …
Lung Association Tips to Begin Your Journey to a Tobacco-Free 2022 Read More
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.
Communities that Care of Greater Downingtown Launches New Parent Podcast Series Read More
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 …
CDC Offers Health Tips for Back to School During COVID-19 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following quote is attributed to Mitch Zeller, J.D., director of FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products:
FDA Warns Firm to Remove Unauthorized E-Cigarette Products from Market Read More 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
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 …
It’s Time to Rethink Heart Health Read More