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Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major cause of disability and dementia worldwide. But a new study found those at high genetic risk for stroke could reduce their chances through better lifestyle choices. 四虎影院鈥檚 Sam Baker talked about some recommendations from the American Heart Association with Dr. Ryan Cheung of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano. -
The Food and Drug Administration has begun a 60-day public comment period on its proposal to stop using menthol in cigarettes and cigars. Dr. David Balis, director of the nicotine cessation program at UT Southwestern Medical Center, tells 四虎影院鈥檚 Sam Baker why he thinks the ban is important. -
The American Cancer Society says Black Americans have the highest death rate 鈥� and the shortest survival rate 鈥� for most cancers. To raise more awareness, the Food and Drug Administration created National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week, June 16-23. -
Anyone under 21 can no longer legally buy cigarettes, cigars or any other tobacco products in the U.S.The new law enacted in December by Congress also鈥� -
Texans will soon have to wait until their 21st birthday to buy tobacco and nicotine products products 鈥� with the exception of young military members.Sen.鈥� -
Some 11 million deaths annually are linked to diet-related diseases like diabetes and heart disease, a study finds. Researchers say that makes diet the leading risk factor for deaths around the world. -
Concerns about e-cigarettes usually center on youth. But a CDC report using data from Texas and Oklahoma suggests it鈥檚 a problem to watch among pregnant鈥� -
The American Cancer Society ranks lung cancer as the second most common cancer in both men and women.A screening program was created for those most at鈥� -
Residents of more than 48,000 public housing units in Texas will fall under nonsmoking policies in the next two years, but it could be tough for local鈥� -
It鈥檚 estimated more than 24 million Americans, age 40 and older, have cataracts. This painless clouding of the lens of the eye can cause serious problems.鈥� -
You鈥檙e short of breath after a flight of stairs or other daily activities. It might be fatigue, lack of exercise 鈥� or maybe COPD.Chronic obstructive鈥� -
It can range from a dull, constant ache to acute pain that can last from a few days to a few weeks. About eight in ten people, at some point in their鈥�
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