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Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy Returns To Help You Quit Smoking Smokers can request a free four-week supply of nicotine patches, gum and lozenges by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW or logging on to www.idaho.quitnet.com.   Project Filter, Idaho’s Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, has been offering the extra tool to help smokers quit the nicotine habit since last July. Funding for the program temporarily ran out in early May, t...

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Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough Recall   There is a recall of all raw Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie and brownie dough because of possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination, a bacteria that causes foodborne illnesses. There have been reports of 66 infections in 28 states since March, but  Idaho has not had any of the reported illnesses. However, we should assume some of the product was distributed in Idaho. People are advised t...

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In 2006, Idaho led the nation in West Nile virus infections, with almost 1,000 residents becoming sick. We don’t want to repeat that, so take precautions to protect yourself from mosquito bites.

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Men’s  Health Week is celebrated each year as the week leading up to, and including, Father’s Day.

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It’s hot outside and business is booming at swimming pools and splash parks. To keep trips to the pool fun and safe, Idaho health officials are urging people to use healthy swimming behaviors to help prevent recreational water illnesses.

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