Addiction
With new campaign, Philly recruits former smokers to encourage current ones to quit
A new city antismoking campaign is highlighting Philadelphians' stories about quitting to encourage others to do the same.
Jul 21, 2022
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Pediatrics
Children's mental health and the digital world: How to get the balance right
Technology has increasingly blurred the boundaries between the physical and digital worlds. This has led to dramatic shifts in daily life and changed the way children and adolescents live, socialize, move around and learn.
Jun 16, 2022
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Addiction
Actions against physician licenses due to substance use down
While actions against physician licenses related to substance use have declined, they remain markedly higher than actions related to physical health, according to a research letter published in the June 3 issue of JAMA Health ...
Jun 9, 2022
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Dentistry
Why the war in Ukraine might make root canals more difficult
Russia's assault on Ukraine is being felt worldwide, and the U.S. health care system is not immune.
Jun 8, 2022
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Addiction
African countries need tighter controls to curb growing tobacco use
Average global smoking rates have fallen over the past 12 years with the proportion of people aged 15 or older who smoke declining from 22.6% in 2007 to 19.6% in 2019.
May 30, 2022
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Addiction
Alcohol use disorder deaths up during the pandemic
Alcohol use disorder (AUD)-related mortality rates increased among all ages and both sexes during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a research letter published online May 4 in JAMA Network Open.
May 6, 2022
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Health
Social justice claim is Big Tobacco's smoke screen in menthol regulation battle
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a proposal last week to ban menthol cigarettes, which account for over a third of cigarette consumption. They say the move to eliminate menthol—a minty flavor that reduces ...
May 4, 2022
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Medical research
Ultrasmall metal oxide radiosensitizers for cancer radiation therapy
Today, treatment methods are available for cancer that complement each other. Radiation therapy is frequently used, and can be combined with surgery and chemotherapy, for example. Although treatment with ionizing radiation ...
Mar 11, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
No, you are not addicted to your digital device, but you may have a habit you want to break
Imagine that you're a typical middle school student having dinner with your family. Your mother takes your smartphone away and puts it in a lock-box that won't open for an hour.
Feb 2, 2021
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Health
Vaping could nearly triple the chance of smoking in teens
A new study offers strong evidence that kids who use e-cigarettes are more likely to take up smoking or smokeless tobacco, researchers say.
Dec 16, 2020
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