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Cigarette Smoking, Quitting, and the Risk of Heart Failure With Preserved and Reduced Ejection Fraction

[ad_1] For a study, researchers sought to measure the relationship between cigarette smoking and smoking cessation and the prevalence of HFpEF and HFrEF. They used multivariable Cox models to assess the associations of several established cigarette smoking parameters (smoking status, pack-years, intensity, duration, and years since cessation) with physician-adjudicated incident acute decompensated HF in 9,345 ARIC (Atherosclerosis Risk In Communities) study White and Black participants without a history of HF at baseline in 2005 (age range 61-81 years). There were 1,215 incident HF patients with a median […]

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Need Another Reason to Quit Smoking? It May Lower Home Insurance Costs

[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Quitting smoking can impact home insurance costs more than many people realize. Key points Homeowners insurance companies charge premiums for coverage. Many factors impact how much insurance costs. This includes whether a homeowner is a smoker. Homeowners generally need insurance coverage in order to protect their dwelling and to protect the property they own within their home.  Premiums for home insurance policies can cost thousands, though. As a result, it is a good idea for property owners to explore all of their […]

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Cambodia’s Ministry of Education Issues Vape Restrictions

[ad_1] The new guidelines ban the use, distribution and advertising of these products on school grounds and surrounding areas. Issued by Minister Hang Chuon Naron, the ministry’s directive aims to prevent the use of vaping and heated tobacco products, based on claims that the devices are dangerous to people’s health and pose risks to cardiovascular and respiratory health and also have long-term negative impacts on the brain of developing teens. The new guidelines ban the use, distribution and advertising of these products on school grounds and surrounding […]

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Why Axsome Therapeutics Stock Is Soaring Today

[ad_1] Axsome Therapeutics Inc AXSM shares are trading higher Monday after the company received proposed labeling from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its treatment of major depressive disorder. Axsome Therapeutics filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission showing that it received proposed labeling for its AXS-05 product candidate with respect to its New Drug Application. The company is reviewing the proposed labeling and said it will reply to the FDA to secure the final labeling agreement. Axsome Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for central […]

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