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.
October 27, 2015 CVS sticks to its guns on tobacco CVS kicked tobacco out of its stores last fall, and America's second-largest pharmacy chain is showing no signs of easing up on its anti-tobacco stance: It has stubbed out its relationship with the US Chamber of Commerce after a New York Times investigation found that the business group has been fighting anti-smoking measures around the world, reports Reuters.
October 27, 2015 Parliament set to vote to ban branding on cigarette packs Lawmakers in the lower house of parliament are expected to vote to ban branding on cigarette packs by a large margin later on Wednesday, a move that would force manufacturers to adopt plain packets in England by 2016.
