Ability to Quit Smoking Linked to Higher Wages
July 19, 2013 Former smokers earn higher wages than smokers and people who have never smoked, according to new research. Read More.
CT Scan Benefits High-Risk Smokers
July 19, 2013 Using low-dose CT scans to screen for lung cancer could prevent many deaths among those at highest risk, a new study suggests. Read More.
July 18, 2013 The rate of addiction to cigarettes is extremely high among Americans who are homeless, experts say, and this population needs better access to methods of helping them quit. Read more.
Can Your Landlord Evict You for Smoking?
July 18, 2013 It is getting harder and harder to find a place to smoke cigarettes. Read more.
Impulsive People More Likely To Smoke Cigarettes And Have Trouble Quitting
July 17, 2013 A neurological proclivity for impulsive behavior has been show to play a key role in the onset of smoking and pattern of consumption, as well as with relapse after quitting amid strong craving for the drug nicotine. Read more.
Even Healthy-Looking Smokers Have Early Cell Damage Which Destroys Necessary Genetic Programming
July 17, 2013 Smokers who’ve received a clean bill of health from their doctor may believe cigarettes haven’t harmed their lungs. Read more.
World Health Organization advises against E-cigarettes
July 16, 2013 As part of their Tobacco Free Initiative (TFI), the World Health Oganization (WHO) made a statement earlier this week concerning the use of electronic cigarettes or ENDS (electronic nicotine delivery systems). Read More.
Poor Diet, Tobacco Use and Lack of Physical Activity Taking Toll on Nation’s Health
July 16, 2013 While we’re living longer, poor diet, tobacco use and inadequate physical activity are negatively impacting our health. Read More.
Smoking And Heavy Drinking In Combination May Hasten Mental Decline Of Aging
July 15, 2013 To many, drinking and smoking go together like peanut butter and jelly — one hand helping the other. Read more.
One Third of World’s Population Benefits From Effective Tobacco Control Measure
July 15, 2013 At 2.3 billion, the number of people worldwide covered by at least one life-saving measure to limit tobacco use has more than doubled in the last five years, according to the WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic 2013. Read more.
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