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Vaping 'Epidemic' Among Youths Declared by U.S. Surgeon General
Today, the U.S. Surgeon General's declared vaping has become an 'epidemic' among youths. American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following statement.
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38 Patient Groups Speak Out Against Recent Ruling in Texas v. US
Following Friday’s ruling in the case of Texas v. United States, which found all of the Affordable Care Act to be unconstitutional, 37 patient groups issued the following statement.
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National Patient Groups Denounce District Court Ruling Overturning Health Care Law
The nation’s leading patient advocacy groups denounced the ruling by a U.S. District Court judge in Texas today that the Affordable Care Act is invalid because Congress eliminated the individual mandate penalty in last year’s tax reform bill.
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New Report: 20 Years After Tobacco Settlement, States Still Shortchanging Prevention Programs That Save Lives and Health Care Dollars
Twenty years after reaching a landmark legal settlement with the tobacco companies, the states continue to spend only a small fraction of their billions in tobacco revenue on programs to prevent kids from using tobacco and help smokers quit, according to a report released today by a coalition of public health organizations.
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Final farm bill protects SNAP, addresses food insecurity
American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following statement on the final farm bill language released by House and Senate negotiators.
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Schools should stay the course despite final USDA rule on nutrition standards
The American Heart Association issued the following statement in response to the final rule on school nutrition standards issued today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The rule eliminates the final sodium target, decreases the amount of whole grains, and allows 1 percent flavored milk in school meals.
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Union of Altria and Juul Would Create a Partnership Made in Tobacco Heaven
American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following statement in response to reports that Altria could acquire an ownership stake in Juul Labs.
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FDA moves to restrict sales of electronic cigarettes, but more can be done
We commend the FDA for recognizing the grave threat posed by electronic cigarettes on our children, and for imposing restrictions on manufacturers. But limiting the sale of e-cigarettes is not enough – the FDA should also remove flavored e-cigarettes from the market and prohibit companies from marketing their products in ways that appeal to kids.
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To Address Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic, FDA Must Stop Sales of All Flavored Products and Restrict Marketing and Sales to Protect Kids
According to reports by The Washington Post and other media, the Food and Drug Administration plans to announce limitations on the sale of certain flavored electronic cigarettes in convenience stores and gas stations, restricting the sale of the affected products to tobacco and vape shops.
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Voters prioritize policies to prevent, treat cardiovascular disease
Today, the American Heart Association is celebrating Election Day victories in states across the country that approved ballot measures to broaden access to lifesaving health care, empower communities to improve public health and reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
