U.S. government attacks tobacco

The US government hopes these stark but real images of former smokers will get people to quit smoking cigarettes. The national campaign in the United States is costing about $54 million over the year, which is nearly nothing compared to the amount …
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Smoking cessation programme involving acupuncture well received

The programme, which is subvented by the Department of Health (DH), has helped many smokers to quit the habit since its launch in April 2010. The programme is a joint effort by the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Pok Oi Hospital …
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Altria and Anti-Smokers Aim to Close Roll-Your-Own Shops

Todd Ridge stopped smoking Camel Lights last year after taxes pushed the price to $4.60 a pack. Now he makes his own cigarettes at the Liberty Tobacco store in Archdale, North Carolina, cutting his habit's cost in half. Over the past 4 1/2 years, … See all stories on this topic »

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