The use of electronic cigarettes have recently grabbed the attention of countless tobacco users worldwide. Are they really a healthier and cheaper alternative to traditional cigarettes? Creators and product...
Every nation is trying hard to stop smokers from smoking cigarettes or if not stop should not smoke at public places. This is because cigarette is most dangerous for health. The UN is also trying the same in its...
After e- thought revolution now the new product that is gaining ground, of course by using the "e" to make it popular is e-cigarette. But latest claim by the Greek researchers suggests that it is not safe alternative as projected by the producers. " There is a worrying lack...
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Jodie Bullock, daugter of longtime smoker Betty Bullock who died of lung cancer in 2003, has been awarded $13.9 million in damages by the cigarette company Phillip Morris. The recommendation was made on Monday, in the third trial between Bullock and Phillip Morris. Jodie...
A jury in Florida ruled earlier today that a man who died of lung cancer in 1997 at the age of 55, died from his addiction to cigarettes - this could be a major setback for the cigarette company Philip Morris as this...
created by Amy Judd | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 201 views | 14 recommendations | 2 comments
Researchers have found that menthol cigarettes are harder to give up than regular cigarettes, especially for African Americans and Latino smokers. " “We previously found that menthol cigarette smokers take in...
created by Terri Potratz | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 585 views | 0 recommendations | 0 comments
If you're in New York this looks interesting. It's also a great excuse to see one of the city's most impressive buildings, the Public Library. "NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- An exhibit of print advertising is as...
created by mtippett | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 458 views | 13 recommendations | 3 comments
On Sunday's Meet the Press, Barack Obama admitted to interim-moderator Tom Brokaw that he was still smoking cigarettes - though he didn't specify exactly how much."Mr. Obama had said he quit smoking at the...
created by Terri Potratz | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 6078 views | 11 recommendations | 14 comments
Foster parents in the UK will now have to butt out as a council in London recently passed a rule that smokers can no longer foster children due to the dangers of second-hand smoke."Redbridge Council's cabinet...
created by Terri Potratz | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 157 views | 4 recommendations | 3 comments
Barry Artiste Op/Ed A recent story this week whereby a tenant in an apartment complex complained of health problems from cigarette smoke coming from an adjoining suite by another tenant. The affected tenant...
opinion by Barry ORegan | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 955 views | 24 recommendations | 16 comments
" When Melissa and Rudy Haberzettl's son Jacob was born in November 2006, he was perfect in every way -- full-term, healthy weight, and a champion eater. Like many new moms, Melissa was determined to follow doctor's orders: She breastfed Jake exclusively, put him to sleep on...
UPDATED: August 19, 12:01pmNew study also shows Shipping Pollution may cause 60,000 deaths worldwide. In connection to my previous post below, pollution from ships are yet to be regulated and it is a major health...
created by JeffHuang | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 776 views | 7 recommendations | 12 comments
Long held view is that a person's decision to smoke for the first time is always compelled by his peer group but whether he wants to carry on smoking is not determined by himself or his peer group. A...
created by Sanjay Jha | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 302 views | 5 recommendations | 1 comment
Canadian drug treatment centres and mental health facilities have typically held the view that patients trying to wean themselves off hard drugs shouldn't try to quit smoking at the same time. The cultural shift...
created by Rob Peters | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 713 views | 2 recommendations | 6 comments