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Why You’re Going to See More Signs About the Health Risks of Smoking
The following is a statement of the American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights, The Center for Black Health & Equity (formerly the National African American Tobacco Prevention Network) and the Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund (public health intervenors in the case).
Vampire Facials at New Mexico Spa Linked to Another HIV Case
At least one new HIV case has been linked to vampire facials performed at the VIP Beauty Salon and Spa in Albuquerque, which closed nearly five years ago, according to a press release from the New Mexico Department of Health. In 2019, two other HIV cases were traced to the spa.
LGBTQ Cancer Patients, Survivors Concerned About Discrimination in a Health Care
According to a new survey, half of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) cancer patients and survivors report they are concerned they may face discrimination in a health care setting. More than one-third have experienced discrimination in a health care setting due to their sexual orientation or gender identity, and 75% of those who say they experienced discrimination feel it impacted their health care. These concerns and experiences with discrimination are resulting in barriers to receiving timely care that is vital to surviving cancer.
How Medicaid Expansion Helped Young Women With Breast Cancer
New Study Shows Medicaid Expansion Improved Treatment and Survival for Young Women with Breast Cancer. In a new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act was associated with an increased receipt of timely, guideline-based treatment and improved two-year survival among young women newly diagnosed with stage I-III breast cancer. The findings [were presented] at this year’s annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago, June 2-6.
Supreme Court Affirmative Action Decision Must Not Erase Years of Progress
The American Cancer Society strongly believes that the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action must not erase the years of progress that has been made to improve diversity within the U.S. medical student population. Diversifying our nation’s oncology health care and clinical research workforce is imperative to dismantle the...
E-Cigs Are Still Flooding the US, Addicting Teens With Higher Nicotine Doses
When the FDA first asserted the authority to regulate e-cigarettes in 2016, many people assumed the agency would quickly get rid of vapes with flavors like cotton candy, gummy bears, and Froot Loops that appeal to kids. Instead, the FDA allowed all e-cigarettes already on the market to stay while...
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