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October 28, 2015

E-cigarettes 95 percent less harmful than tobacco, UK study says

Electronic cigarettes are around 95 percent less harmful than tobacco and should be promoted as a tool to help smokers quit, a study by an agency of Britain's Department of Health said on Wednesday.

October 28, 2015

China parliament weighs tough curbs on tobacco advertising

China's parliament is considering tough curbs on tobacco advertising as the world's top consumer of cigarettes looks to kick its smoking habit, state media reported on Monday.

October 28, 2015

Smoking still a large contributor to US cancer deaths, study says

Although smoking rates have declined over the past few decades, cigarettes continue to cause about three in 10 cancer deaths in the United States, according to a research published in the Annals of Epidemiology.

October 28, 2015

Gradual smoking cessation may be possible with nicotine addiction pill

A nicotine addiction pill can help smokers quit gradually when they can't go cold turkey, a study finds, suggesting that it may be time to revisit practice guidelines that focus primarily on immediate cessation.

October 28, 2015

Lung cancer scans urged for some smokers, not all

Certain current or former heavy smokers should start getting yearly scans for lung cancer to cut their risk of death from the nation's top cancer killer, government advisers said Monday - even as they stressed that the tests aren't for everyone.

October 27, 2015

How to quit smoking without gaining weight

I have never been a smoker, but many of my clients are current or former smokers. And those who want to kick the habit are often afraid to do so because they’re worried about gaining weight.

October 27, 2015

Former smokers jittery about 'magic' lozenge shortage

Nicotine-replacement therapies are often a lifesaver for former smokers who want to make sure they kick the habit forever.

October 27, 2015

Physical inactivity in 'healthy' smokers raises health risks

Smokers without signs of lung disease may be raising their chances of developing lung problems and other health issues by being couch potatoes, Brazilian researchers say.

October 27, 2015

Perceived discrimination linked to smoking and poor diet

Feeling like the target of discrimination may increase a person's odds of harmful behaviors like smoking, eating fatty foods and getting less sleep, a study of African-Americans suggests.

October 27, 2015

Popular supplement is culprit in itchy rash

A 55-year-old man in California who went to a dermatologist with an itchy rash over his face, torso, abdomen and scalp turned out to be suffering from a side effect of taking a popular supplement called kava kava, according to a recent report of his case.