Cell Phone System Achieves High Smoking Cessation Rate
May 1, 2012 (San Jose, California) — Almost one third of military veterans in the United States who accessed smoking cessation messages on the Internet were able to quit; rates were even higher in veterans who also received text messages, … See Original Article »
Cuyahoga towns, hospitals unite to boost worker health
The Bay Village mayor says she wants to help employees stop smoking and manage stress. She says encouraging healthy lifestyles starts with small steps. Some already have been taken. Bay Village banned fatty snacks at staff meetings, and the county … See Original Article »
Consider raising cigarette tax
A tax increase would reduce the number of young people — those under age 18 — who smoke. In fact, 34200 young people would never start smoking if the cigarette tax were increased by $1. Some 33200 adults would quit smoking, too. See Original Article »
Stop smoking: Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital to host class
By Lloyd Nelson, [email protected] Adventist La Grange Memorial Hosptial will host a smoking cessation program starting May 15 at the hospital's cardiac rehabilitation conference room, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. Adventist La Grange Memorial … See Original Article »
Crystal clear about smoking dangers
The HSE's smoking cessation QUIT Campaign is among 15 shortlisted entries for the Crystal Clear MSD Health Literacy Awards 2012 for its simple but effective message. The Awards, now in their fifth year, recognise anyone working in the healthcare arena …
Stress levels and smoking: Why your dad's bad habits may have wrecked your genes
Scientists are also learning how the bad effects of men's lifestyle habits, such as their diet, stress levels, weight and smoking, can be transmitted through the genes in their sperm. Just as disturbingly, it seems that men can pass on addictive …
54% doctors support denying treatment to smokers and the obese until they quit …
… found that 593 (54%) of the 1096 doctors who took part in the self-selecting survey answered yes when asked: “Should the NHS be allowed to refuse non-emergency treatments to patients unless they lose weight or stop smoking? See Original Article »
But more than two-thirds (67%) would be likely to or would definitely quit smoking if told they had a high genetic risk of developing AMD. The expert also said genetic testing for AMD – the leading cause of blindness in the western world – could help … See Original Article »
Vaccine Could Stop Nicotine from Reaching the Brain
By Conor Myhrvold A Boston-based startup is pursuing an unorthodox approach to helping smokers quit—it's attempting to make the world's first successful nicotine vaccine. The company, Selecta Biosciences, was cofounded by MIT engineer Robert Langer …
I'm not pregnant yet, but figured this would be the best place to post since my main concern would be use during a future pregnancy. Any thoughts? Any studies you know of that are NOT related to actual smoking or tobacco use? See Original Article »
Warnings on cigarette packets to highlight smokers' increased risk of blindness would help to reduce the condition in over 50s, a Southampton expert said today. Professor Andrew Lotery, a consultant ophthalmologist at Southampton General Hospital, … See Original Article »
Smoked-out: Science obscured by public policy on quitting
In their article, the researchers question the efficacy of pharmaceutical aids used to help smokers kick the habit for good. In fact, as the researchers point out, most smokers have successfully quit without the help of any aids: While quit attempts … See Original Article »
Hollyoaks actress and TV presenter back new anti-smoking drive
We are delighted to support anything that helps help young people in Wirral understand the dangers of tobacco marketing. “Young people will put across their feelings on smoking in the media and glitzy tobacco packaging to their friends in an innovative … See Original Article »
Preconception Checklist for Women Planning Pregnancy
Be sure to check the American Thyroid Association's guidelines on managing thyroid disease during pregnancy and postpartum. [5] Healthy lifestyles are also important: No drinking while pregnant and no smoking. It's best to stop before trying to … See Original Article »
Smoking, sexually transmitted infections contribute to Muskegon County's …
To help combat that, Michigan's Tobacco Quitline set up a program to pay women who are uninsured or covered by Medicaid up to $65 if they make nine calls to get support to stop smoking during and after pregnancy, she said. “The idea that people smoke …
SKYCIG Electronic Cigarette is the Smart way to Quit Smoking according to FHM …
After a two month campaign of experiencing a variety of alternatives to smoking regular cigarettes – SKYCIG electronic cigarette came out on top! As part of FHM's 'Quit Smoking' campaign, the staff and readers tried many different ways to quit smoking, … See Original Article »
