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CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – What can be done to help prevent smokers and nonsmokers from getting more than 12 cancers associated with tobacco use and secondhand smoke? – Media Advisory

Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of cancer and cancer deaths. Cancers linked to tobacco use make up 40% of all cancers diagnosed.

Verstappen stripped of pole in Qatar qualifying

Max Verstappen has been stripped of his pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix after he was penalized one place on the grid for an incident in the final part of Saturday’s qualifying session. The post Verstappen stripped of pole in Qatar qualifying appeared first on Buy It At A Bargain – Deals And Reviews.

New comment by patsreynolds in "Ask HN: Who is hiring? (October 2024)"

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One in four U.S. middle and high school students say they've been exposed to secondhand aerosol from e-cigarettes – Press Release

About one in four U.S. middle and high school students- nearly 6.5 million youths -report being exposed to secondhand aerosol from e-cigarettes at least once within the past 30 days, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Campylobacter, Salmonella led bacterial foodborne illnesses in 2016 – Press Release

Campylobacter and Salmonella caused the most reported bacterial foodborne illnesses in 2016, according to preliminary data published today in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION FUNDING 2023: Third Parties Involved in the Litigation Finance Industry

"As the litigation finance industry matures, there are a number of advisors that have become involved to help parties involved in matching litigation funding sources with parties looking for financing. There are parties acting as brokers and litigation finance advisors who help parties secure litigation funding, attorneys who help parties analyze and document their deals, … Continue reading COMMERCIAL LITIGATION FUNDING 2023: Third Parties Involved in the Litigation Finance Industry

Sexual Assault and Abuse Cases: The Civil Litigator's Guide (September 2023)

Investigation, Negotiation, and Litigation Tips Every year, over three hundred thousand individuals are sexually assaulted in the United States. While many of these incidents give rise to criminal prosecution, victims can also file civil lawsuits for monetary compensation. This program will show you the nuts, bolts, and challenges of handling these unique and sensitive cases. … Continue reading Sexual Assault and Abuse Cases: The Civil Litigator's Guide (September 2023)