Monticello, UT

Columbus, OH

Smoking and vaping have become prevalent habits, globally impacting millions of people. While both activities are often seen as means to relax or socialize, their effects on lung health are significant and potentially devastating. Understanding how smoking and vaping impact your lungs is crucial for making informed decisions about your health. In this article, we will explore the various ways these habits affect lung function, increase the risk of diseases, and what you can do to protect your respiratory health.

How vaping affects the lungs

The US Sun

A SEXUALLY transmitted ringworm caused by a rare fungus has been reported for the first time in the US. The infection, called trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII), has also been on the rise in Europe. Ringworm, sometimes referred to as jock itch when it affects the groin, is a mould-like...

First cases of ‘highly-contagious’ fungal ringworm that causes horror rash identified in holiday hotspots

Hawaii State

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning to doctors on Tuesday to be on the look out for cases of dengue. A surge in dengue cases globally is raising the risk that people could catch the disease in the US.

CDC warns a surge in global dengue cases is raising risk in US

Nurse Carol McGachie said she felt like she had been plugged into the mains every night.

I felt like I was getting electric shocks - then found out it was cancer

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Lung cancer is often associated with cigarette smoking, but various other factors can contribute to the development of this disease. Understanding these factors is crucial for prevention and early detection. This article explores several causes of lung cancer beyond cigarette smoking, providing insights into how each factor plays a role in increasing the risk.

What causes lung cancer other than cigarettes?

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Atlanta (Precision Vaccinations News) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the global incidence of dengue this year is the highest in recent history, with about 100 countries reporting higher-than-usual dengue case numbers. For example, in the Region of the Americas, more than 9.7 million dengue cases...

Dengue Outbreak Alert Issued for the U.S.

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) as an add-on maintenance treatment for adults with uncontrolled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterized by raised blood eosinophils. Specifically, the approval covers patients already on a combination of an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) and a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA), or on a combination of a LABA and a LAMA if ICS is not appropriate. The EMA is the first regulatory authority in the world to approve Dupixent for COPD patients. Additional submissions are under review with other regulatory authorities around the world, including in the US, China, and Japan.

Regeneron, Sanofi: EU approves Dupixent as first-ever targeted therapy for COPD patients

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular disorder that is characterized by fluctuating muscle weakness and fatigability. While symptoms are heterogenous, among the most common in this disorder are extraocular or levator palpebrae muscle dysfunction, accompanied by weakness of the muscles of the face and neck; these often translate into drooping eyelids, double vision, and changes in facial expression.

Respiratory Failure May Be the Initial Manifestation of Myasthenia Gravis

Utah State

The Utah Investigative Journalism Project

MILLCREEK — Ivette Vickory loves her Millcreek apartment, but seeing her rent nearly double since she moved into the complex in 2009 has been hard to stomach. Then she found out rent could rise even more as her low-income complex exits a federal program that subsidizes low-income housing. “That...

Utah in danger of losing hundreds of affordable housing units in next few years

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Moab, UT

The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with The Moab Sun. Derek Brown’s campaign website for the attorney general’s race brands him as a “constitutional conservative,” ready to take on the overreach of bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. meddling in Utah’s state’s rights.

Controversial Moab developer quietly makes major donations in AG’s race

Misuse of soft mist inhalers (SMIs) is common among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly those with low education levels, higher symptom scores, and a shorter disease duration. Inhaler misuse was common among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) only using soft mist inhalers (SMIs), according to...

High Rates of Inhaler Misuse Found Among Patients With COPD Using Soft Mist Inhalers

Everyday Health

If you notice changes in the typical symptoms associated with COPD, it may be a sign of an exacerbation, or of disease progression.

7 Signs Your COPD Is Getting Worse

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Medically reviewed by Gagandeep Brar, MDMedically reviewed by Gagandeep Brar, MDLung cancer is a type of cancer that grows in your lung tissue. Stages of cancer span from 0-4, with stage 4 being the most advanced stage of lung cancer. Lung cancer is often diagnosed in the later stages because symptoms may be difficult to detect before stage 3 or 4. There are two main types of lung cancer—small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) makes up about 10-15% of all lung cancer cases, and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) makes up...

Stage 4 Lung Cancer

The medication combines the effects of a bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory drug to ease symptoms like coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

New COPD Drug Is a True Multitasker

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Frequent coughing can be a nuisance, disrupting your daily life and often causing concern about your health. While occasional coughing is normal and even necessary to clear the airways, persistent or frequent coughing may indicate an underlying health issue. Understanding the potential causes and implications of frequent coughing is essential for proactive health care management.

What frequent coughing could signify about your health

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Bedrock, CO

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Teacher says pleas for better ventilation were ignored, then he was diagnosed with lung disease

MONTICELLO — Retirement isn’t shaping up to be quite how LaMarr Walker pictured it. Activities he still planned on enjoying for years to come — running,...

Teacher says pleas for better ventilation were ignored, then he was diagnosed with lung disease

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