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Tobacco Use is the Leading Cause of Preventable Death in Virginia; New Report Urges Proven Policies to Save Lives
The “State of Tobacco Control” report grades states and Virginia in five areas that have been proven to prevent and reduce tobacco use and save lives. In the 2025 report, Virginia received the ...
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Tobacco Use is the Leading Cause of Preventable Death in Delaware; New Report Urges Proven Policies to Save Lives
The “State of Tobacco Control” report grades states and the District of Columbia in five areas that have been proven to prevent and reduce tobacco use and save lives. In the 2025 report, Delaware ...
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Tobacco Use is the Leading Cause of Preventable Death in Maryland; New Report Urges Proven Policies to Save Lives
A new report from the American Lung Association urges Maryland lawmakers to prioritize the protection and preservation of vital funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs as well as ...
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New Report Reveals South Dakota Must Do More to Reduce Death and Disease from Tobacco Use
In the 2025 report, South Dakota received the following grades: Ending the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products – Grade F “In addition to grading South Dakota’s tobacco control policies, this year’s ...
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New Report Supports Making Casinos Smokefree in Kansas to Reduce Death and Disease from Tobacco Use
In the 2025 report, Kansas received the following grades: ...
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New Report Reveals Iowa Must Focus on Increasing the Tobacco Tax to Reduce Death and Disease from Tobacco Use
In the 2025 report, Iowa received the following grades: ...
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New Report Reveals Ohio Must Focus on Increasing the Cigarette Tax by $1.50 Per Pack to Reduce Death and Disease from Tobacco Use
American Lung Association “State of Tobacco Control” report releases Ohio grades for tobacco control policies, outlines steps to reduce burden of tobacco ...
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Every Little Step: Local Woman Breathes Life Into Loss
Losing a loved one is always difficult. Such a loss forces one to reevaluate their once-held beliefs. For Brooke Alabaugh, a wife and mom, it was this shift in perspective that led her on a journey, ...
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Understanding the Link Between Diabetes, Obesity and Severe Viral Infections
People with diabetes and obesity are at higher risk for severe respiratory illness caused by viruses, including serious ...
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Patient Groups Urge Court of Appeals to Allow Critical Access to Affordable Health Insurance for DACA Recipients in 19 States
Today, patient groups representing millions of individuals with serious diseases and health conditions submitted an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the ...