Friday, June 5, 2020

In the News: COVID-19 Pandemic Leading to Surge in Overdose Deaths in Chicago and Beyond

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puff bar exploiting pandemic to see its e-cigarettes to teens, legislators say
 
Puff Bar Exploiting Pandemic to Sell Its E-Cigarettes to Teens, Legislators Say
The makers of Puff Bar, a disposable e-cigarette, are exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic to market their product to teens, according to the chairman of the House Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy. Read More
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juul asks judge to pause lawsuits alleging company fueled public health crisis
Juul Asks Judge to Pause Lawsuits Alleging Company Fueled Public Health Crisis
Juul Labs has asked a federal judge in San Francisco to dismiss or pause hundreds of lawsuits that allege the company fueled a public health crisis by creating a youth vaping epidemic, Reuters reports. Read More
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frequent alcohol use in college has greater impact on women's academics
Frequent Alcohol Use in College Has Greater Impact on Women’s Academics
Frequent alcohol use in college is more likely to affect the academic performance and mental health of female students compared with their male peers, a new study suggests. Read More
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COVID-19 Pandemic Leading to Surge in Overdose Deaths in Chicago and Beyond
The COVID-19 pandemic is leading to a surge in overdose deaths in Chicago and other areas around the country, ProPublica Illinois reports. Read More
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Almost 90,000 Americans Report Anxiety or Depression as a Result of Pandemic
Almost 90,000 Americans say they have developed anxiety or depression as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report by the nonprofit group Mental Health America. Read More
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