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PNS Daily Newscast - April 24, 2024
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Day two of David Pecker testimony wraps in NY Trump trial; Supreme Court hears arguments on Idaho's near-total abortion ban; ND sees a flurry of campaigning among Native candidates; and NH lags behind other states in restricting firearms at polling sites.

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2024Talks - April 24, 2024
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The Senate moves forward with a foreign aid package. A North Carolina judge overturns an aged law penalizing released felons. And child protection groups call a Texas immigration policy traumatic for kids.

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The Yonder Report - April 18, 2024

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Wyoming needs more educators who can teach kids trade skills, a proposal to open 40-thousand acres of an Ohio forest to fracking has environmental advocates alarmed and rural communities lure bicyclists with state-of-the-art bike trail systems.

IA: Smoking Prevention

In Johnson County, Iowa, 13% of adults describe themselves as being in
IA County Studies Why Residents Don't Get the Healthcare They Need

Johnson County, Iowa, is on a fact-finding mission - to determine what its residents need most for a good community health program. The county is …

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Iowa is one of nearly a dozen states that exempts casinos from smoking bans. (Adobe Stock)
A Push for Permanent Smoking Ban in Iowa Casinos

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The risks facing health-care providers, retail staff and public service employees during the COVID-19 crisis have brought renewed …

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Smoking only about one cigarette per day carries a risk of developing coronary heart disease and stroke, according to the British Medical Journal. (kevsphotos/Pixabay)
Do E-Cigs Help Reduce Dependence on Traditional Cigarettes?

DES MOINES, Iowa — More than 20 new cases of illness linked to vaping have been reported in Iowa in the past month, and experts warn e-…

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The American Heart Association of Iowa is moving away from its traditional focus on heart disease, to instead encourage a vital lifestyle for overall improved health. (mabelamber/Pixabay)
Iowa's AHA Goes All Out for Healthy Lifestyles

DES MOINES, Iowa – When it comes to taking care of their health, research shows Iowans have cut down on smoking and improved their diets…

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Iowa's adult smoking rate of about 16 percent is slightly higher than the national average. (Anastasia Massone/Flickr)
Big Tobacco Comes Clean About Deceptive Marketing

DES MOINES, Iowa – Big tobacco is coming clean about the dangers of smoking, and Iowa health advocates are celebrating. The tobacco industry …

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During American Heart Month, Iowans are encouraged to learn more about heart disease and make a commitment to a healthy lifestyle. (FDA.gov)
Health: An Important Matter of the Heart

DES MOINES, Iowa – While February is a month dedicated to love, it's also a time to focus on other matters of the heart. It is American Heart …

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PHOTO: Young people in Iowa and across the nation are using e-cigarettes more than all other forms of tobacco, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Photo credit: Chris F/Flickr.
E-Cigarette Use Among Young People Tops Regular Cigarettes

DES MOINES, Iowa - Use of e-cigarettes among young people in Iowa and across the United States is topping regular cigarettes. The Centers for …

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PHOTO: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has kicked off its new Tips from Former Smokers campaign, highlighting the health effects of smoking on the body beyond the heart and lungs. Photo credit: Valentin Ottone/Flickr.
Former Smokers Centerpiece of New Anti-Smoking Campaign

DES MOINES, Iowa - Colon cancer, vision problems and myths about "vaping," a slang term for using e-cigarettes, are featured in a new CDC campaign …

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PHOTO: It's already estimated that smoking kills nearly a half-million people in this country each year, including thousands in Iowa, but new research points to even more associated deaths. Photo credit: Tela Chhe/Flickr.
Study: Consequences of Smoking Larger and Deadlier

DES MONIES, Iowa - While many of the dangers of smoking have been well known for some time, new research shows the consequences may be larger and …

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PHOTO: The youth smoking rate in Iowa is 18 percent, well above the U.S. average of around 15 percent. Photo credit: Fried Dough/Flickr.
Iowa in Middle of Pack for Tobacco-Prevention Spending

DES MOINES, Iowa – The latest report on how well states are funding tobacco prevention and cessation efforts has Iowa ranked in the middle of …

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GRAPHIC: The new Centers for Disease Control National Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows 41 percent of teens admit to texting or e-mailing while driving. Photo credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CDC: Risky Teen Behavior Shifts

DES MOINES, Iowa - Less cigarette smoking, soda drinking and physical fighting, but more time spent with computers and other tech devices. That's the …

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PHOTO: A study in the journal
Study: Little Difference in Risky Behaviors in PG-13, R Movies

DES MOINES, Iowa - Many parents would never think of allowing their young teen to see an R-rated movie, but a fresh study shows those films have much …

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