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USPSTF: Behavioral interventions likely prevent tobacco use

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that primary care-feasible behavioral interventions have a moderate net benefit for preventing tobacco use in children. These findings form the basis ...

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Can vaping scar your lungs? New insights and a possible remedy

Researchers report evidence that the compounds in e-cigarette liquid could potentially cause the body's tissue repair process to go haywire and lead to scarring inside the lungs. The new study, conducted in cell cultures, ...

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Respirologist discusses health risks of vaping

Dr. Erika Penz (MD), a respirologist in the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), addressed the topic of vaping at a recent MEDTalks public lecture, hosted by the college's alumni association.

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