WA: Smoking Prevention
Prevention Methods in Focus for American Stroke Month
TACOMA, Wash. — May is American Stroke Month, and a few tips can help people lower their chances of having a stroke. According to the American …
As Teen Vaping Spreads, WA Doctor Says Speak to Kids Early
SEATTLE – With the number of teenagers who use e-cigarettes rising, what can parents do to stop the trend? According to the 2018 Washington …
Great American Smokeout: Effective Ways to Quit Smoking
SEATTLE – Thursday is the Great American Smokeout, an event challenging people to make plans to quit smoking. There are more than 36 million …
Report: WA Must Be More Aggressive to Fight Cancer
SEATTLE – Washington state is falling short in some areas of cancer prevention, according to a new report. The American Cancer Society Cancer …
Report: Washington Spends Little on Tobacco Prevention
SEATTLE -- Washington state receives nearly $600 million a year from the 1998 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, yet it spends less than one …
Doctor: For Father's Day, Good Health is the Best Gift
SEATTLE - As Father's Day approaches, sons and daughters might be thinking about how to help keep their fathers healthy, which is not always an easy …
Report: Too Much Tobacco Settlement Money Up in Smoke
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington ranks among the worst states in the country for not funding the efforts to help smokers quit and prevent teens from …
WA Debates Smoking Deterrents; Are They Right Ones?
OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Washington Legislature could make smoking more expensive, and raise the legal smoking age from 18 to 21. But one anti-tobacco …
Report: COPD More Prevalent in Women than Men
SPOKANE, Wash. - COPD is the nation's third-leading cause of death, and in Washington, almost 5 percent of the population has been diagnosed with …
WA Hunters: Take Aim at Being Heart Smart
SEATTLE – Thousands of hunters are in the woods and fields of Washington this month, and the American Heart Association is encouraging them to …
Simple New Guidelines for Cancer Prevention
SEATTLE - The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its cancer prevention guidelines. Maintaining a healthy weight and exercising regularly are …
Running for Colorectal Cancer Awareness
SEATTLE - As part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Mercer Island Rotary Club will raise awareness and funds for prevention this weekend with …
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