Tobacco use will kill 1 billion people in this century. This is a 10-fold increase over the past 100 years, unless governments in poor nations raise taxes on consumption and mandate health warnings, the World Health Organization said. No country fully implements these most important tobacco - control measures, according to a 330-page report released today by New York … [Read more...] about Tobacco May Kill 1 Billion in This Century, WHO Says
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Affleck Opens Up About Quitting Smoking
Ben Affleck is helping TV titan Oprah Winfrey prompt Americans to stop smoking. Recently Affleck opened up by talking about the reasons behind his decision to quit after 20 years. The movie star/director appeared on Winfrey's show on Tuesday (22 Jan 08), which was aimed at those struggling to give up nicotine. He revealed he once smoked a pack of cigarettes a day and … [Read more...] about Affleck Opens Up About Quitting Smoking
Alabama Ranks 49th Nationally in Funding Tobacco Prevention
You've heard all the warnings and scientific data, even seen disclaimers on the side of the box of cigarettes. Many times, however, it doesn't stop your child from picking up a cigarette. 11,100 of Alabama's kids start smoking each year, and 24.4% of high school students in the state smoke regularly. That's an early start to a deadly habit. "80 to 90% percent of … [Read more...] about Alabama Ranks 49th Nationally in Funding Tobacco Prevention
Red Meat, May Encourage Cancer
We have shared in previous articles that red meat can make cigarettes taste better to some people. However, joggers--put down the hog head cheese. A new study of half a million people from the National Cancer Institute finds that red and processed meat not only promotes colon cancer--which everyone knew--but esophagus, liver, lung and pancreas cancer! Grilled meat, the … [Read more...] about Red Meat, May Encourage Cancer
Sing Your Way to Good Health, Say Scientists
Sing Your Heart Out! A song and a dance may be a prescription for improved health. London: Singing can cure various ailments ranging from breathing problems and depression to memory disorders and nicotine addiction, suggest several researches done across the world. According to a study by scientists at the Western Ontario University in Canada, singing study shows it … [Read more...] about Sing Your Way to Good Health, Say Scientists
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