Tobacco
'Third-hand smoke': A new term, more health dangers
By: William Atkins
Researchers lead by Boston’s MassGeneral Hospital for Children used a new term ('third-hand smoke') for the lingering effects of tobacco smoke that contaminates carpets, drapes, clothing, and other materials after the smoke itself has disappeared. As a hospital for children, doctors and staff at MassGeneral are troubled by the dangers of 'third-hand' smoke to the health of all children.
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By: William Atkins
Researchers lead by Boston’s MassGeneral Hospital for Children used a new term ('third-hand smoke') for the lingering effects of tobacco smoke that contaminates carpets, drapes, clothing, and other materials after the smoke itself has disappeared. As a hospital for children, doctors and staff at MassGeneral are troubled by the dangers of 'third-hand' smoke to the health of all children.
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Lung cancer smokes breast cancer in Australian women
By: William Atkins
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that lung cancer, for the first time, will kill more Australian women than breast cancer because women are smoking more than men.
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By: William Atkins
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that lung cancer, for the first time, will kill more Australian women than breast cancer because women are smoking more than men.
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Women smokers more likely to be depressed
By: William Atkins
A ten-year Australian study finds that women in Australia who smoke more than twenty cigarettes per day, as compared to non-smokers, are more likely to have major depression.
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By: William Atkins
A ten-year Australian study finds that women in Australia who smoke more than twenty cigarettes per day, as compared to non-smokers, are more likely to have major depression.
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WHO tells electronic cigarette companies to stop using its name
By: William Atkins
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Friday, September 19, 2008, that companies marketing electronic cigarettes as safe and effective ways to stop smoking (anti-smoking therapies) should stop making such claims. WHO also wants them to stop using its name and logo.
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By: William Atkins
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Friday, September 19, 2008, that companies marketing electronic cigarettes as safe and effective ways to stop smoking (anti-smoking therapies) should stop making such claims. WHO also wants them to stop using its name and logo.
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Tobacco ban in pharmacies within San Francisco. Can we do more?
By: William Atkins
A recent ban of tobacco sales in San Francisco (California) pharmacies has Walgreen’s stating it is discriminatory to ban tobacco sales in pharmacies but to allow tobacco sales in grocery stores that include pharmacies. Is it discriminatory? Is there a better solution to the problem?
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By: William Atkins
A recent ban of tobacco sales in San Francisco (California) pharmacies has Walgreen’s stating it is discriminatory to ban tobacco sales in pharmacies but to allow tobacco sales in grocery stores that include pharmacies. Is it discriminatory? Is there a better solution to the problem?
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CDC finds over 2 million cases of tobacco-caused cancers in U.S.
By: William Atkins
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention found 2.4 million cases of tobacco-related cancers in the United States between the years of 1999 and 2004.
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By: William Atkins
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention found 2.4 million cases of tobacco-related cancers in the United States between the years of 1999 and 2004.
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Harvard researchers argue U.S. tobacco companies use menthol as "candy" to entice young smokers
By: William Atkins
According to a July 16, 2008 press release by the Harvard School of Public Health, the U.S. tobacco industry, which includes the largest U.S. tobacco company Philip Morris/Altria, is systematically manipulating the menthol content of cigarettes in order to attract new adolescent and young adult smokers.
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By: William Atkins
According to a July 16, 2008 press release by the Harvard School of Public Health, the U.S. tobacco industry, which includes the largest U.S. tobacco company Philip Morris/Altria, is systematically manipulating the menthol content of cigarettes in order to attract new adolescent and young adult smokers.
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May 31: World No Tobacco Day 2008
By: William Atkins
Each year on May 31, the World Health Organization celebrates “World No Tobacco Day,” a day that WHO uses to highlight the risks of smoking and to advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.
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By: William Atkins
Each year on May 31, the World Health Organization celebrates “World No Tobacco Day,” a day that WHO uses to highlight the risks of smoking and to advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.
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Falling women lifespans in Deep South, Appalachia, lower Midwest
By: William Atkins
A Harvard, UC, and UW study has found female life spans in 180 impoverished and rural U.S. counties fell from the early 1980s to the late 1990s, with causes including increased smoking, being overweight and obese, and having high blood pressure.
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By: William Atkins
A Harvard, UC, and UW study has found female life spans in 180 impoverished and rural U.S. counties fell from the early 1980s to the late 1990s, with causes including increased smoking, being overweight and obese, and having high blood pressure.
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Smoking while investing doesn't compute
By: William Atkins
Texas researchers used a simple investment game to show smokers process information differently than non-smokers, causing them to make poor investment decisions.
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By: William Atkins
Texas researchers used a simple investment game to show smokers process information differently than non-smokers, causing them to make poor investment decisions.
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