LONDON – People who smoke “skunk” — a potent form of cannabis — are almost seven times more likely to develop psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia than those who smoke “hash” or cannabis resin, according to research. Scientists from King’s…
Daily Archives: December 2, 2009
Education, culture cause for low HIV prevalence in Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka is a HIV/AIDS low prevalence country. High Literacy Rate and Strength of cultural identity is cause for low prevalence of HIV/AIDS, said Healthcare and Nutrition Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva recently. The Minister made above observation participating as…
Successful Tobacco Cessation Benefit May Benefit All
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A comprehensive tobacco cessation benefit and community outreach program might shape the future of reimbursement. The benefit, launched two and a half years ago for Massachusetts Medicaid recipients, resulted in a significant drop in adverse medical conditions and an equally…
State goals: cut smoking and obesity rates
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There were some positive strokes for Tennessee in the recent report of “America’s Health Rankings” that put the state 44th among states in the nation’s overall health picture, but those items were overshadowed by poor ratings on obesity and smoking.…
Tobacco Smoke Exposure Before Heart Transplantation May Increase Transplant Failure Risk
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A study conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine provides the first direct evidence that cigarette smoke exposure prior to a heart transplant in the donor, recipient or both accelerates the failure of a transplanted heart. The study,…
Kiowa District Hospital implements tobacco-free campus policy
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Kiowa District Hospital, Kiowa, Kan., is going tobacco-free on January 1, 2010. As of that date, no tobacco use of any kind will be permitted – inside or outside – on hospital property. This initiative also will include the elimination…