Health

Proposed policy calls for reduced nicotine levels in cigarettes

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has endorsed a federal policy that would make cigarettes far less addictive. The proposed policy by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sets a maximum nicotine product ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Q&A: What to know about vaping risks for young people

While vaping has been touted by manufacturers as a safer smoking alternative, the public health community is careful to point out the risks. Since the introduction of e-cigarettes to the U.S. in 2007, vaping has taken hold ...

Medical economics

Palliative care and hospice poll reveals major gaps

A new poll reveals large gaps in older adults' knowledge about two types of care that could help them or their loved ones cope with a major illness or the end of life: palliative care and hospice.

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