Today: October 23, 2024
Today: October 23, 2024

Latest From Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Assistant Professor of Health Promotion and Policy, UMass Amherst, UMass Amherst

Health

The disproportionate toll that COVID-19 took on people with diabetes continues today

People with diabetes are about twice as likely to become seriously ill with COVID-19 compared with those who don’t have diabetes.

The disproportionate toll that COVID-19 took on people with diabetes continues today
Health|Science

Oral nicotine pouches deliver lower levels of toxic substances than smoking – but that doesn’t mean they’re safe

While manufacturers say they are marketing oral nicotine pouches as a safer alternative for people who already smoke, nonsmokers and young people are being drawn to them, a large-scale study found.

Oral nicotine pouches deliver lower levels of toxic substances than smoking – but that doesn’t mean they’re safe
Health|Opinion

FDA authorized the sale of menthol-flavored e-cigarettes – a health policy expert explains how the benefits may outweigh the risks

It’s a conundrum: While vaping can help some adults stop cigarette smoking, it also appeals to young people who may take up the habit.

FDA authorized the sale of menthol-flavored e-cigarettes – a health policy expert explains how the benefits may outweigh the risks

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