A new law in the Netherlands makes it illegal to smoke cigarettes in a public place but smoking marijuana at licensed cannabis cafes is still legal, as long as there is no trace of tobacco in the marijuana.
In a large meta-analysis of more than 10,000 British civil servants, researchers have determined that those who had a long-term smoking habit were more likely to suffer from memory impairments upon reaching middle age than their non-smoking counterparts. Memory defects…
In an announcement made Thursday, Pfizer Inc, defended its drug, Chantix, prescribed to help smokers break the desire for nicotine. Chantix has been linked lately to thoughts of suicide and depression when taken by people who suffer from mental illness.
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Menthol is Exempt From Pending Tobacco Flavoring Legislation
There is growing controversy on Capitol Hill regarding the use of menthol flavoring in cigarettes. At the heart of controversy is proposed legislation being considered that would ban cigarettes flavored with strawberry, chocolate…
Earlier today, the United Nations (UN) called upon governments around the world to ban all tobacco-related advertising, including promotions and sponsorship of events, as a means of deterring young people everywhere from taking up the habit.
According to a new study, male smokers can reduce their risk of cerebral infarction, or stroke, by 15% by increasing dietary intake of magnesium rich foods. The most significant effect was found in men younger than age 60. Magnesium intake…
Within just five years of quitting cigarette smoking, women enjoy a reduced risk of coronary heart disease and a lowered risk of death from cancers related to smoking by about 20%. These are the findings from an extensive observational study,…
A new study suggests that heavy smoking and drinking can hasten the onset of Alzheimer’s disease by several years. Eliminating smoking and drinking are considered the two most important steps to preventing Alzheimer’s disease.
Everyone knows there are some very serious risks associated with smoking cigarettes and the risks affect the baby a woman carries when she chooses to smoke during pregnancy. A recent study, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
The New York Times released a recent report regarding a connection between a tobacco company and a funded lung cancer study. In 2006, Dr. Claudia Henschke of Weill Cornell Medical College stunned the cancer world with her research suggesting that…
