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Hawaii Raising Smoking Age to 21

| April 27, 2015 Comment

Hawaii Raising Smoking Age to 21 – Hawaii might be the first US state to raise the legal smoking age to 21. The measure, which was approved by the state senate this Friday, is awaiting the state governor, David Ige’s approval. According to the supporters of the bill, 90% of smokers start smoking and become […]

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US Approves Medicare Coverage for Lung Cancer Screening

US Approves Medicare Coverage for Lung Cancer Screening

| February 7, 2015 Comment

US approves Medicare coverage for lung cancer screening – US health regulators on Thursday approved Medicare coverage for lung cancer screening by low-dose CT, the first time the government health insurance program for the elderly and disabled will pay for such a program of early detection in an effort to save lives. The decision applies […]

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Over 14 Million Cancer Survivors in US

| June 1, 2014 Comment

There are over 14 million cancer survivors in the US, according to a new report. The number is expected to grow to 19 million in the next ten years. The American Cancer Society released its new report today, which is National Cancer Survivors Day. The fact that people are living longer also increases the chances […]

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