Public Health

Proposed Cigarette Tax Increase Sparks Mixed Reactions in Maine

Proposed Cigarette Tax Increase Sparks Mixed Reactions in Maine

Maine’s proposed cigarette tax hike has drawn both support and criticism from various groups, highlighting the ongoing debate over public health and business impact Proposed Cigarette Tax Increase Sparks Mixed Reactions in Maine South Portland: So, Governor Janet Mills has thrown a new cigarette tax proposal into the mix, and it’s stirring up quite the…

Infrastructure Neglect and Poverty Fuel Parasite Issues in Mississippi

Infrastructure Neglect and Poverty Fuel Parasite Issues in Mississippi

In the Mississippi Delta, poor infrastructure and poverty are linked to rising cases of parasitic infections among children and adults Infrastructure Neglect and Poverty Fuel Parasite Issues in Mississippi Shaw: For years, Marecitta Dorsey’s kids have been feeling sick. They often complain of nausea and stomach aches, which sometimes keep them out of school. It’s…