Robert Rodas

The Jefferson County Department of Health regularly inspects establishments in Jefferson County where food is prepared or sold for human consumption. Two types of inspections, graded and alternative (unrated), are…

Aldi is set to drive shoppers crazy once again by revealing a full list of special buys expected to hit stores and online this weekend. The shop has enjoyed huge success in the past with its unique offerings, with enthusiastic customers!-->…

A store was selling counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco concealed in a false front of a counter, a court has heard. Test purchases were made by Norfolk Trading Standards agents at the Mini Mart, Dereham, and warning letters were sent to…

MILWAUKEE - Before COVID-19 was in the spotlight, Wisconsin was concerned about a different public health crisis affecting people's lungs. As e-cigarette use skyrockets among young people, a host of mysterious - and sometimes fatal -…

I like to imagine that solving a complex problem is like taking a journey through uncharted waters. You may not know exactly what you are going to encounter and should always remain nimble, but if you maintain a clear vision of what you…

The Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine got its first class Thursday, adding 18 new doctors to New Jersey's declining physician pool.While this is just a trickle, it promises to become a steady stream of young doctors needed to fill…

A video posted on TikTok of a smoker's lungs next to a pair of normal, healthy lungs horrifies some addicts so much that they immediately pledge to quit.With advertisements, warnings and information available in abundance, everyone knows…

Health officials have launched a statewide campaign called "It's not only," which highlights how the tobacco industry aggressively targets African American communities. Leslie Kohman, wellness manager at Upstate University Hospital, said…

Despite strenuous progress towards reducing tobacco use and preventing second-hand smoke among non-smokers, the number of smokers has increased, now reaching 1.1 billion people worldwide. The majority of them are…

Scientific papers suggesting smokers are less likely to get sick with covid-19 discredited as links to tobacco industry, survey by BMJ today. Journalists Stéphane Horel and Ties Keyzer report undisclosed financial links between…