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CDC Advises States on Tobacco Control Programs
smokesOfficials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that a comprehensive tobacco control program would cost the average state $31 million to $83 million annually, a total of $1.6 billion to $4.2 billion for anti-tobacco programs nationwide.

Ozone Affects Kids' Lung Function
Over time, exposure to ozone air pollution can impair children's lung function, reducing the increases in lung function expected as they grow, according to the results of a new study.

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Peer pressure can be one of the most difficult aspects of growing up. Fighting the forces of peer pressure can be one of life's most daunting challenges. Your child needs your help.

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Bowen's Disease
Dr. Nancy SnydermanBy most definitions, Bowen’s disease is a form of squamous cell skin cancer, characterized by a red or brownish scaly patch of skin. Some doctors consider it a precancerous condition, because Bowen’s is usually confined to the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin.

Employment and Multiple Sclerosis
Join us Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. EDT for a webcast with Nicholas G. LaRocca, a clinical psychologist who will be discussing current multiple sclerosis issues and research.

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What kind of smoker are you? Profile your tobacco use and discover your risk of developing smoking-related illnesses.

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