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Smoking cigars carries the same health risks as smoking cigarettes

Cigar Smoking Poses Much the Same Danger As Cigarettes

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All-cause and cause-specific mortality risk increased
Slightly more than half of middle-aged adults and seniors in the United States take aspirin daily

Over Half of Middle-Age, Older Americans Take Daily Aspirin

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Having discussed aspirin with provider is the strongest predictor of regular use
Moderate drinking appears to offer greater health benefits to whites than to blacks

Benefits of Moderate Drinking Differ According to Race

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Guidelines might need modification to reflect racial differences, researcher says
Many people who attempt suicide have a health care visit in the weeks or months beforehand

Office Visits Common Before Suicide Attempt

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Many see a doctor before ending their life, suggesting prevention opportunity
The cost of multiple sclerosis medications in the United States is rising five to seven times faster than the normal rate of drug inflation

Cost of Multiple Sclerosis Rx Soaring, Even for Older Meds

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No meds available for MS for less than $50,000 a year in U.S., researchers say
Although physical activity is important for health

Exercise Can’t Fix the Damage of a Bad Diet

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Physical activity has health benefits, but obesity is not only due to lack of exercise
Older adults with limited life expectancy frequently receive colorectal cancer screening

CRC Screening Among Older Adults Often Inappropriate

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Screening seen in more than half of adults aged 75 and older, with less than 10-year life expectancy
Most acute lung injury survivors have symptoms of general anxiety

Anxiety, Depression, PTSD Common After Acute Lung Injury

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More than half of survivors with any supra-threshold symptoms had co-occurrence of symptoms
All calories are not created equal and some foods are not as bad for weight management as many believe

Focus on Calories Versus Quality of Food Misdirected

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Researchers say it's not just about calories; some foods not as impactful on weight as thought
Allowing more emergency medical service workers to administer the prescription drug naloxone could reduce the number of overdose deaths caused by opioids

CDC: Expanding EMS Naloxone Use Will Save Lives

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CDC urges expansion of access to the prescription antidote among EMS personnel