Mark Twain said, "Quitting smoking is easy. I've done it hundreds of times." The Great American Smokeout also known as GASO has been going on nationally since 1977, and that's all there is to it: for just one day, don't smoke. If you smoke, the American Cancer Society invites you to quit one more time, if only for 24 hours, during the Great American Smokeout, on … [Read more...] about Pack it in with the Great American Smokeout
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COPD & Facial Wrinkling Study
The presence, and perhaps the severity, of COPD might be predictable by examining the facial skin, and accelerated wrinkling could signal the need for studies of lung function. Smoking is associated with other health-related problems, and future studies might attempt to correlate skin findings with cardiovascular disease in smokers. Laboratory elucidation of the specific … [Read more...] about COPD & Facial Wrinkling Study
Reynolds American Adds $304,000 to Fight Oregon Measure 50
Dave Hogan from The Oregonian reported today that: Reynolds American, the makers of Camel cigarettes, has contributed another $304,000 to the record-setting campaign against Measure 50, which would raise Oregon's cigarette tax by 85 cents a pack." Reynolds, based in Winston-Salem, N.C., has now contributed $4.6 million to the Oregonians Against The Blank Check campaign … [Read more...] about Reynolds American Adds $304,000 to Fight Oregon Measure 50
Tobacco Industry Lied About Second-Hand Smoke
Tobacco Industry Efforts Undermining Evidence Linking Secondhand Smoke With Cardiovascular Disease Tobacco companies have funded nearly 50 studies on the link between secondhand smoke and heart disease But when scientists found a connection, the industry skewed their conclusions or stopped funding them, report University of California researchers. The researchers -- … [Read more...] about Tobacco Industry Lied About Second-Hand Smoke
The Truth About Smoking Cigars Whether You Inhale or Not
According to the American Cancer Society, studies show that cigars are just as bad for you as cigarettes. Researchers found that cancer risks increased dramatically for those who smoke three cigars daily, and even more for those who inhale when they light up. The study also shows that cigars themselves are changing. "PH levels of cigars are indeed changing," says Eric … [Read more...] about The Truth About Smoking Cigars Whether You Inhale or Not
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