Wednesday, 21 August 2019

'Red Flag' Laws May Be Stopping Some Mass Shootings

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"Red flag" laws that allow police to take guns away from people who've threatened mass shootings are designed to save lives, but do they?



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Could Dirty Air Spur a Rise in Mental Illness?

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As air quality declines, the prevalence of mental health conditions may rise, a large, new study suggests.



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Tuesday, 20 August 2019

State's Legal Moves Cause Mixed Messages on Toxic Air

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In recent weeks, state officials have been moving swiftly to make legal agreements with Sterigenics that, in some cases, have bypassed public input.



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It Takes Years for Heart to Recover from Smoking

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Experts have long thought that an ex-smoker's risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure or death from heart disease returns to normal within five years.



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Task Force Updates Breast Cancer Recommendations

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New recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) may help clarify who can benefit most from a risk assessment test. Now, if a woman has a high risk, the task force is recommending that she see a genetic counselor and possibly be tested for the BRCA mutations.



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