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October 26, 2015

For seniors, hearing trouble linked to greater risk of death

Older adults with hearing impairment may have a higher risk of dying than people with normal hearing, a recent study suggests.

October 26, 2015

UK to ban smoking in cars with children present

Smoking will soon be banned in cars carrying children in Britain, the government said on Tuesday, under new laws aimed at reducing the effects of passive smoking on young people.

October 26, 2015

Heaviest smokers may face biggest weight gain after quitting

Smokers who keep smoking, and those who quit, will all gain weight over time, but those who smoke the most may gain more, a new study suggests.

October 26, 2015

Smoke-free building policies cut indoor exposure, study finds

Apartment dwellers who don’t smoke still can’t escape second-hand smoke completely, but in smoke-free buildings exposure to the tiny particles in cigarette smoke may be cut by half or more, according to a new study.

October 26, 2015

China considers tougher tobacco controls

China, the world's biggest tobacco market, is considering a draft regulation that would ban indoor smoking, limit outdoor smoking and end tobacco advertising, the state-run Xinhua news agency has reported.

October 26, 2015

Teen contraband cigarette use linked to other drugs

Compared to those who don’t smoke illicit tobacco, kids who do are more likely to try other illegal drugs like cocaine, heroin and amphetamines, according to a recent Canadian study.

October 26, 2015

Youth who receive tobacco coupons may be more susceptible to smoking

Middle and high school students exposed to tobacco coupons were more likely to find smoking “cool” and less likely to feel confident in quitting if they already smoked, according to recent U.S. survey data.

October 26, 2015

CDC: 16 million children can legally purchase e-cigarettes

Sixteen million American children can legally purchase e-cigarettes, according to new estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

October 26, 2015

Most smokers with bladder cancer know tobacco was the cause

More than half of bladder cancers in the U.S. are the result of smoking, and 90 percent of smokers with the disease are aware of the connection, according to a new study.

October 26, 2015

Medicare proposes covering lung cancer scans for heavy smokers

The U.S. Medicare program is proposing to add lung cancer screening tests for beneficiaries with a history of heavy smoking, the federal government announced on Monday.