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The latest on the Key Bridge collapse, New York puts forth legislation to get clean energy projects on the grid and Wisconsin and other states join a federal summer food program to help feed kids across the country.

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Republicans float conspiracy theories on the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge, South Carolina's congressional elections will use a map ruled unconstitutional, and the Senate schedules an impeachment trial for Homeland Secretary Mayorkas.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

NC: Smoking Prevention

The CDC Foundation, a nonprofit that supports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, estimates that each month in the United States, consumers purchase 11.9 million in disposable e-cigarettes. (Adobe Stock)<br /><br /><br />
A Push to End Disposable Vape Sales in NC

Disposable vapes are posing a growing environmental threat in North Carolina and across the country, according to a new report. The U.S. Public …

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The vaporized liquid found in e-cigarettes or 'vapes' commonly leads to chronically dry mouth and increased risk for tooth decay, research shows. (Adobe Stock)<br />
NC Dentists: Vaping Increases Risk of Tooth, Gum Problems

North Carolina dentists are noticing an uptick in problems with teeth and gums among people who vape. Experts say vaping can cause as much damage to …

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The smoking rate for individuals with a behavioral health disorder is nearly twice that of the general population, according to the American Lung Association. (Adobe Stock)<br />
NC Center Expands Smoking-Cessation Program for Behavioral-Health Patients

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Smoking is prevalent among people with substance-use disorders, but tobacco-prevention efforts often overlook this population…

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, North Carolina has seen more than 50 cases of vaping-associated lung injury so far. (Adobe Stock)<br />
American Heart Assn. Accuses Vape Companies of 'Lying'

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The American Heart Association has launched a campaign called #QuitLying, aimed at addressing youth e-cigarette use and …

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North Carolinians are paying more than $1 million over their lifetimes to smoke, according to a report released this week. (Lilmonster Michi/Flickr)
Report: Smoking is Cheap in NC, but Costly in Long Term

RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina is the third cheapest state in the country for smokers - but the habit comes at a cost. That's according to a …

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A program organized by the North Carolina Council of Churches offers grants to qualifying churches that offer health and wellness programs to their communities. (Justin/Flickr)
More NC Churches Offer Refuge for Spirit – and Body

RALEIGH, N.C. – Growing numbers of North Carolina churches offer their congregations health and wellness resources, alongside spiritual …

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North Carolina's Child Health Report Card says the state has work to do when it come to offering parents access to health care. (Yooperann/flickr.com)
Mixed Report: Health of NC's Children

RALEIGH, N.C. - The health of North Carolina's children has the potential to impact the state for generations to come and this year the state is …

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PHOTO: A new report compiles research about Americans who began receiving Medicaid coverage and benefits as children, and found multiple, long-term benefits in adulthood. Photo credit: Cheryl Holt/Morguefile.
Report: NC Kids with Medicaid Become Healthy, Productive Adults

RALEIGH, N.C. – More than one million North Carolina children benefit from Medicaid coverage, and as the nation's largest public health-…

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Photo: May is National Asthma Awareness Month, and health experts advise North Carolinians to reduce exposure to air pollution and allergens. Photo credit: Alviman/Morguefile.com
Breathing Easier: May is Asthma Awareness Month

RALEIGH, N.C. - More than 100 people died from asthma in North Carolina in 2013, according to the most recent data available. Thousands more have the …

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PHOTO: Efforts to prevent children from smoking and helping others to quit in North Carolina are severely underfunded, according to a recent report from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Photo credit: Cheryl Holt/Morguefile.
Report: Tobacco Prevention Efforts Not Up to Par in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. - According to a recent report from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, North Carolina will only spend about $1.2 million of the $422 …

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PHOTO: Electronic cigarettes are growing in popularity, and while they may appear to be less harmful than tobacco cigarettes, experts say more research about their safety is needed.
Safety of Electronic Cigarettes Still Up for Debate

RALEIGH, N.C. - E-cigarettes provide users with nicotine through a liquid solution that also contains other chemicals and flavorings. Because they …

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Photo: Adolescent Health Summit. Courtesy: The Duke Endowment Fund
Health Education Seen as Key to Child Health in NC

RALEIGH, N.C. - Health education is a primary factor in keeping North Carolina's children healthy. That was the consensus at a meeting of health care …

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