Smoking ban cuts town heart attack numbers in Helena
In Helena Montana a six month indoor smoking ban cut heart attacks by more than half last summer. Doctors called it a natural experiment showing rapid health gains from cleaner air in bars and restaurants. After enforcement ended, heart attacks returned to previous levels.
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Robert Shepard
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Las Vegas Curtails Water Use On Golf Courses
Las Vegas imposes tougher conservation rules as Lake Mead drops to its lowest since 1972 and the valley nears groundwater taps. Golf courses face turf removal or browning to meet restrictions, while homeowners resist limits despite booming growth and rising water demand.
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Cancer drug hydroxyurea may extend life for sickle cell patients
In a government funded study of 299 adults with sickle cell anemia hydroxyurea used at least periodically for nine years reduced death risk by 40 percent compared with never users. The drug lowers painful episodes by boosting a protective hemoglobin and costs about $100 monthly. Researchers caution about monitoring and potential side effects but urge broader use.
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Duane Bonds
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Claude Lenfant
Journal of the American
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Woman charged in 83-year-old Pennsylvania hatchet slaying
Shonda Walter, 23, was charged with murder and theft in the killing of 83-year-old James Sementelli, a World War II veteran. Police say he was killed for his car and about $500 in quarters. Neighbors last saw him last Wednesday. authorities found his body after a tipster saw Walter with bloodied gloves March 25.
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Dear Patty readers praise EBS Facial Cream
A San Jose reader credits EBS Facial Cream with making her look younger and invites friends to try it. The column notes widespread praise from women of all ages, describing EBS as a five in one product serving as a wrinkle, throat, and filming cream.
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