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smoking /tags/smoking smoking en-US Copyright Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT Study finds people at high risk for stroke can lower their chances with good lifestyle choices /health-wellness/2022-08-01/study-finds-people-at-high-risk-for-stroke-can-lower-their-chances-with-good-lifestyle-choices 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. �Ļ�ӰԺ’s Sam Baker talked about some recommendations from the American Heart Association with Dr. Ryan Cheung of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-08-01/study-finds-people-at-high-risk-for-stroke-can-lower-their-chances-with-good-lifestyle-choices Sam Baker FDA proposes a ban on menthol in cigarettes after decades of use /health-wellness/2022-05-09/fda-proposes-a-ban-on-menthol-in-cigarettes-after-decades-of-use 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 �Ļ�ӰԺ’s Sam Baker why he thinks the ban is important. Mon, 09 May 2022 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-05-09/fda-proposes-a-ban-on-menthol-in-cigarettes-after-decades-of-use Sam Baker High Mortality Rates Spur Creation of National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week /health-wellness/2021-06-21/high-mortality-rates-spur-creation-of-national-black-family-cancer-awareness-week The American Cancer Society says Black Americans have the highest death rate — and the shortest survival rate — for most cancers. To raise more awareness, the Food and Drug Administration created National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week, June 16-23. Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:00:01 GMT /health-wellness/2021-06-21/high-mortality-rates-spur-creation-of-national-black-family-cancer-awareness-week Sam Baker Age Limit Now 21 Across US For Cigarettes, Tobacco Products /news/2019-12-29/age-limit-now-21-across-us-for-cigarettes-tobacco-products 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… Sun, 29 Dec 2019 22:06:00 GMT /news/2019-12-29/age-limit-now-21-across-us-for-cigarettes-tobacco-products Associated Press Texas Raises The Legal Smoking Age, Exempting Members Of The Military /news/2019-08-20/texas-raises-the-legal-smoking-age-exempting-members-of-the-military Texans will soon have to wait until their 21st birthday to buy tobacco and nicotine products products — with the exception of young military members.Sen.… Tue, 20 Aug 2019 14:49:48 GMT /news/2019-08-20/texas-raises-the-legal-smoking-age-exempting-members-of-the-military Riane Roldan / The Texas Tribune Bad Diets Are Responsible For More Deaths Than Smoking, Global Study Finds /2019-04-03/bad-diets-are-responsible-for-more-deaths-than-smoking-global-study-finds 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. Wed, 03 Apr 2019 22:31:00 GMT /2019-04-03/bad-diets-are-responsible-for-more-deaths-than-smoking-global-study-finds Allison Aubrey CDC Study Suggests Some Pregnant Women Use E-Cigarettes Despite Dangers Of Smoking /health-science-tech/2019-03-25/cdc-study-suggests-some-pregnant-women-use-e-cigarettes-despite-dangers-of-smoking Concerns about e-cigarettes usually center on youth. But a CDC report using data from Texas and Oklahoma suggests it’s a problem to watch among pregnant… Mon, 25 Mar 2019 09:55:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2019-03-25/cdc-study-suggests-some-pregnant-women-use-e-cigarettes-despite-dangers-of-smoking Sam Baker Why So Few At Risk For Lung Cancer Get Screened For It /health-science-tech/2018-06-11/why-so-few-at-risk-for-lung-cancer-get-screened-for-it 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… Mon, 11 Jun 2018 13:20:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2018-06-11/why-so-few-at-risk-for-lung-cancer-get-screened-for-it Sam Baker Public Housing Smoking Ban Could Be Drag To Enforce In Texas /texas-news/2016-12-08/public-housing-smoking-ban-could-be-drag-to-enforce-in-texas 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… Thu, 08 Dec 2016 16:14:00 GMT /texas-news/2016-12-08/public-housing-smoking-ban-could-be-drag-to-enforce-in-texas Marissa Evans Texas Tribune Why You Need To Watch For Cataracts /health-science-tech/2016-08-01/why-you-need-to-watch-for-cataracts It’s 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.… Mon, 01 Aug 2016 13:22:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2016-08-01/why-you-need-to-watch-for-cataracts Sam Baker