Are Electronic Cigarettes Healthy ?

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...

Why not nations destroy cigarette factories?

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...

e-cigarettes' No proof of Safety

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...

Phillip Morris Pays Millions To Smoker's Daughter Jodie Bullock

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...

Judge rules that smoker's death was from addiction to cigarettes

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...

Time to Quit Smoking: Menthol Cigarettes Are More Addictive

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...

Return to the Golden Age of Cigarette Advertising

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...

Obama: Still Smoking Cigarettes

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...

Smokers Banned From Fostering Children in UK

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...

Vancouver Tenant seeks injunction to stop neighbour smoking: The Plight of BC...

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...

He Nearly Made an Ash of Himself !!!

"What a show: Cigarette sets off fireworks in car The Associated Press CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. - A Rhode...

Why infants still die from SIDS

" 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...

Newly detected air pollutant mimics damaging effects of cigarette smoke

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...

Gene hooks smokers at first puff

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...

Should detox clinics have to be smoke-free?

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...

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