Prevention
Adolescents who smoke or vape may believe tobacco’s perceived coping benefits outweigh accepted health risks
Adolescents who smoke or vape may believe tobacco’s perceived coping benefits outweigh accepted health risks Tobacco use among adolescents has decreased significantly over the past few decades, but e-cigarette use remains a complex problem for public health and policy. Many adolescents who smoke or vape are aware of the health risks associated with tobacco use, […]
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Teens say they can access firearms at home, even when parents lock them up, new research shows
Teens say they can access firearms at home, even when parents lock them up, new research shows A study published in JAMA Network Open found that more than half of U.S. teens living in households with firearms believe they can access and load a firearm at home, even when parents report storing all firearms locked […]
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Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection
Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection Whooping cough cases are on the rise in the US, with a recent surge correlating to a change in vaccine type and lower vaccination rates among children. The pertussis vaccine has been proven safe over the past 80 years, but its protection wanes […]
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Alcohol causes cancer, and less than 1 drink can increase your risk − a cancer biologist explains how
Alcohol causes cancer, and less than 1 drink can increase your risk − a cancer biologist explains how Alcohol consumption is linked to an increased risk of cancer, with over 100,000 cases of cancer and 20,000 cancer deaths annually in the US. Even low amounts of alcohol (less than one drink a day) can increase […]
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