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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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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 complications from COVID-19 . Diabetes and obesity are also linked to Long COVID ...
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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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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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New Report Reveals Indiana Must Focus on Increasing the Tobacco Tax to Reduce Death and Disease from Tobacco Use
In the 2025 report, Indiana received the following grades: ...
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Tobacco Use is the Leading Cause of Preventable Death in Virginia; New Report Urges Proven Policies to Save Lives
A new report from the American Lung Association urges Virginia lawmakers to pass a bill that would make the tobacco surcharge repeal permanent and work to address the Clean Indoor Air act by closing ...
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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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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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American Lung Association and the Ad Council Unveil New PSAs Highlighting the Significance of Early Detection for Lung Cancer
Early detection is essential when it comes to lung cancer, and early diagnosis can save lives. Today, the American Lung Association and the Ad Council are helping to address the nation’s leading cause ...
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Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403’s “Battle of the Battalions” Returns to Fight For Air Climb for Second Year
During the Fight For Air Climb Miami on March 9, hundreds of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue firefighters will scale 1,700 stairs of loanDepot park to raise awareness and critical funds for people living with ...