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FDA warns of seizure, alcohol risk with Pfizer's Chantix

October 26, 2015

FDA warns of seizure, alcohol risk with Pfizer's Chantix

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned on Monday that Pfizer Inc's quit-smoking drug, Chantix, has been associated with seizures and that some patients who drink while taking the drug may become aggressive or black out.

Dutch sound alarm about possible risks of e-cigarettes

October 26, 2015

Dutch sound alarm about possible risks of e-cigarettes

The Dutch Health Ministry sounded an early warning on Thursday about the possible health risks of electronic cigarettes, announcing plans to clamp down on labeling ahead of European regulations.

For seniors, hearing trouble linked to greater risk of death

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.

UK to ban smoking in cars with children present

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.

Heaviest smokers may face biggest weight gain after quitting

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.

Smoke-free building policies cut indoor exposure, study finds

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.

China considers tougher tobacco controls

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.

Teen contraband cigarette use linked to other drugs

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.

Youth who receive tobacco coupons may be more susceptible to smoking

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.

CDC: 16 million children can legally purchase e-cigarettes

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).