Category: DRUGS
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Counties where drug makers did more marketing had higher rates of overdoses from prescription painkillers, national study finds
Counties where doctors got more attention and favors from drug manufacturers were more likely to have a higher rate of overdoses from prescription opioids a year later, says a new...
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Most Ky. adults for statewide smoking ban and raising legal age to buy tobacco to 21, but movement unlikely soon on either issue
A majority of Kentucky adults continue to support a comprehensive statewide smoke-free law and favor raising the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 years, according to...
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Study finds that mothers who smoke during pregnancy could increase the chance that their kids will become obese
Mothers who smoke during pregnancy could increase the likelihood that their child will be obese later in life, a University of Kentucky study has found. The researchers have identified a potential cellular...
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Bill would make Ky. 34th state to legalize medical marijuana, with lots of rules; lack of research remains obstacle for Senate leader
Lawmakers announced their introduction of a bill to legalize marijuana for medical purposes on Jan. 9. (WDRB image) — Kentucky lawmakers have introduced a bill to legalize medical marijuana and are...
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After state cigarette tax rose 50 cents, half of of Kentucky’s adult smokers cut back, considered quitting or tried to quit, poll finds
Kentucky Health News Half of Kentucky’s adult smokers say they smoked less, or considered or tried to quit smoking, following the increase in the state’s cigarette tax on July 1....
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Poll: 73% of Ky. voters support state excise tax on e-cigarettes, a proven way to limit use among youth, the devices’ biggest users
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A new poll shows that nearly three-fourths of registered voters in Kentucky support a statewide excise tax on electronic cigarettes. Currently, e-cigarettes are subject...
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Williamstown is first city in Northern Kentucky to implement comprehensive workplace and public-place smoking ban
On Jan. 1, the Grant County seat of Williamstown became the first place in Northern Kentucky to implement a comprehensive ban with smoking ban. Kenton County has significant exemptions, meaning...
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Altria, No. 1 U.S. tobacco-cigarette maker, buying 35% of top e-cigarette maker; got Ky. legislature to drop proposed tax on e-cigs this spring
“Altria Group Inc. is nearing a deal to take a 35 percent stake in e-cigarette startup Juul Labs Inc. at a roughly $38 billion valuation, according to people familiar with the matter,” The Wall...
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Surgeon general issues national advisory on epidemic use of youth e-cig use; all agree it will take everyone to curb epidemic
Juul e-cigarette. Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky photo. — By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health NewsElectronic-cigarette use among teens is so widespread that the top U.S. public health official has issued...
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As support for medical marijuana in Kentucky increases, a resolution asks the federal government to speed research on it
Rep. Danny Bentley and Dianne McFarling, a certified prevention specialist, spoke at the Dec. 12 interim joint health committee meeting. (Photo by Melissa Patrick) — By Melissa Patrick and Al Cross...