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'Stay the hell away from our kids': Why Canada's health minister sent a stern warning about nicotine pouches
Health Minister Mark Holland sent a stern warning to tobacco companies he claimed are promoting their products to youth.
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Why it's so hard to quit smoking — and how to boost your odds of stopping for good
It takes about six tries before people typically stop smoking because nicotine is highly addictive. But certain strategies can help.
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Are women at a greater health risk when it comes to smoking? Expert weighs in
Tobacco can have worse health effects on women, even in lower amounts, than men.
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Health Canada just added tongue cancer to its cigarette packs — what to know about the disease
Health Canada has updated warning labels on cigarette packs, adding tongue cancer as a risk.
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Lung cancer screening opens to more Americans — should Canada follow? What to know about the disease
Canada's guidelines for lung cancer screenings has not been updated since 2016.
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Lung cancer death rates are dropping in Canada, but a doctor says it's not 'mission accomplished'
Dr. Adrian Sacher says cancer research in general is underfunded in Canada compared to other countries.
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Could magic mushrooms have health benefits? Researchers hope psilocybin, its active ingredient, could help depression, addiction and more.
A small but growing body of research suggests that psychedelic mushrooms may have several mental health benefits, including improving depression and anxiety.
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