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Author: Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAY

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3 vaping-related deaths confirmed, another under investigation as search for cause goes on

September 6, 2019Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on 3 vaping-related deaths confirmed, another under investigation as search for cause goes on

State and federal health officials updated reporters Friday on investigations into cases of pulmonary disease in people who vape nicotine and/or THC.

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President Trump donates $100,000 of his salary to Surgeon General’s office

August 16, 2019Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on President Trump donates $100,000 of his salary to Surgeon General’s office

When he was running for office, Trump pledged that he wouldn’t accept his $400,000 annual presidential salary if elected.

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Why Big Pharma distrust is fueling the anti-vaxxer movement and playing a role in the measles outbreak

April 23, 2019April 23, 2019Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on Why Big Pharma distrust is fueling the anti-vaxxer movement and playing a role in the measles outbreak

As distrust of the pharmaceutical industry grows, so too has the anti-vaccination movement. And that is a critical issue as measles cases balloon.

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With vaping under fire for potential links to seizures, tobacco-free snuff latest alternative to help smokers quit

April 4, 2019April 6, 2019Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on With vaping under fire for potential links to seizures, tobacco-free snuff latest alternative to help smokers quit

A form of tobacco-less snuff could make it easier to quit smoking as vaping is increasingly under fire.

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Teens aren’t socializing in the real world. And that’s making them super lonely

March 20, 2019Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on Teens aren’t socializing in the real world. And that’s making them super lonely

The percent of high school seniors who said they often felt lonely increased from 26 percentin 2012 to 39percentin 2017.

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U.S. deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide hit highest level since record-keeping began

March 5, 2019Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on U.S. deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide hit highest level since record-keeping began

Deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicidein 2017 hitthehighest level since federal data collection started in 1999.

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Advocates: Sen. Joni Ernst allegations show domestic violence doesn’t discriminate

January 22, 2019Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on Advocates: Sen. Joni Ernst allegations show domestic violence doesn’t discriminate

Survivors of domestic assault and their advocates say allegations by Sen. Joni Ernst are more evidence that domestic violence can happen to anyone.

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Depression, anxiety, nicotine withdrawal: Trying to quit vaping ‘was hell’

December 27, 2018Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on Depression, anxiety, nicotine withdrawal: Trying to quit vaping ‘was hell’

E-cigarettes were introduced to help smokers quit. But for those trying to quit vaping, nicotine withdrawal can be ‘hell’

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Quitting alcohol can be deadly: Hundreds in the US die each year

November 27, 2018November 27, 2018Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on Quitting alcohol can be deadly: Hundreds in the US die each year

Doctors say alcohol is often the most dangerous substance for the body to withdraw from – and still more so, when attemptedwithout medical supervision.

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My ‘bottom’ was being drunk on TV. But I’m grateful I hit it before I killed myself or others

November 16, 2018Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on My ‘bottom’ was being drunk on TV. But I’m grateful I hit it before I killed myself or others

I stopped drinking in 1992, so I thought society’s drinking problem had changed along with my own. In fact, alcohol-related deaths are on the rise.

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