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W.Va. Tobacco Prevention Program Up In Smoke Due To Funding Cuts

A long-standing program that aims to cut tobacco use among young people in West Virginia is scheduled to close next month due to state and federal funding losses.

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Coal Miner Asks Federal Court To Order Black Lung Program To Resume

On Wednesday, Harry Wiley's attorneys sought a preliminary injunction from Judge Irene Berger. If she grants it, HHS would have to bring back a team that monitors coal miners for black lung disease.

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Advocates Work To Remove Lung Cancer Stigma, Save Lives

Each year, the American Lung Association turns turquoise for a week to raise awareness about lung cancer, honor those lost to it and encourage residents to take action to help end the disease.

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U.S. Asks Federal Court To Dismiss Lawsuit By Coal Miner Over Black Lung

Harry Wiles applied for what’s called a Part 90 transfer, allowing him to continue to work in the mine but with less exposure to toxic dust.

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