Beware of cameras while smoking in Shanghai
July 28th, 2012 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 28 (IANS) In a bid to make people abide by the 'no smoking' rule at public places, police in China's Shanghai city have increased the number of surveillance ... Read more...
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‘Women who smoke give birth to lighter babies’
June 3rd, 2012 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, June 3 (IANS) Women who smoke during pregnancy give birth to lighter and smaller babies, says a Spanish study.The findings were borne out by research conducted by the University ... Read more...
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Obesity - premature killer of non-smoking women
June 29th, 2011 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 29 (IANS) While smoking is known to be linked to premature death, obesity has emerged as a premature killer of women who have never smoked, especially in low ... Read more...
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Smoking moms’ kids more vulnerable to heart disease
June 23rd, 2011 - 4:55 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, June 23 (IANS) Children whose mothers smoke during pregnancy have lower levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, known to protect against heart disease in later life.
By the age ... Read more...
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Smoking ‘ups breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women’
March 2nd, 2011 - 2:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 02 (ANI): A new research has found that postmenopausal women who smoke or used to smoke have up to a 16 pc higher risk of developing breast cancer compared to ... Read more...
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What’s your ideal body mass index?
December 2nd, 2010 - 3:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 2 (ANI): Having a body mass index between 20.0 and 24.9 is associated with the lowest risk of death in healthy non-smoking adults, a new study has revealed.The research team ... Read more...
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Unsweetened chocolate protects heart by tackling high BP
November 12th, 2010 - 12:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 12 (IANS) Cocoa can bring down blood pressure (BP) by inhibiting an enzyme that pushes it upwards - hence protecting the heart.In fact, it was as effective as BP drugs ... Read more...
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Smokers waste a year of their lives on breaks
September 29th, 2010 - 12:19 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 29 (IANS) An average smoker wastes over a year of his or her working life on cigarette breaks and works an hour a day less than non-smoking colleagues, a study ... Read more...
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Greece imposes smoking ban in enclosed public spaces
September 1st, 2010 - 11:25 pm ICT by BNO News
ATHENS, GREECE (BNO NEWS) – Greece imposed on Wednesday a new law banning smoking in enclosed public spaces, after previous attempts to impose partial bans failed.According to the Kathimerini newspaper the ban ... Read more...
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Nearly 770m non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke in China: Study
August 18th, 2010 - 4:20 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 18 (ANI): A recent tobacco usage survey has shown a steep hike in the rate of exposure to secondhand smoke among Chinese people.The survey done by the Chinese Center ... Read more...
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Teens exposed to cigarette ads more likely to smoke
July 20th, 2010 - 3:16 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 20 (IANS) Teenagers' exposure to cigarette advertising at retail outlets substantially increases the odds that they will start smoking soon.
Students who visited such cigarette stores on a regular basis ... Read more...
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China bans smoking in schools
July 14th, 2010 - 11:06 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 14 (IANS) China has banned students and visitors from smoking at elementary and secondary schools, kindergartens and vocational schools.
However, the new rule passed by the education and health ministries has ... Read more...
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‘Wild-child’ Winehouse’s new beau turns her into a non-smoking teetotaller
June 17th, 2010 - 7:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 17 (ANI): 'Rehab' singer Amy Winehouse has turned over a new leaf ever since she met film director Reg Traviss, revealed her best pal.Winehouse's best friend Sam Shaker, who ... Read more...
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Smoking during breast feeding can damage baby’s health
June 14th, 2010 - 12:54 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, June 14 (DPA) Mothers who smoke not only damage their children during pregnancy but can also negatively affect their development in the breast-feeding phase.
Nicotine and other dangerous substances contained in ... Read more...
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Smoke-free public places law can protect kids from second hand smoke
June 7th, 2010 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 07 (ANI): Laws promoting smoke-free public places can be very effective in protecting kids from second hand smoke, according to a new study.Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health ... Read more...
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A snapshot of the average Briton
June 2nd, 2010 - 5:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 02 (ANI): A research by insurers Aviva has presented a snapshot of the average Briton.The study says the most common surname is Smith, reports The Scotsman."Non-smoking Mr. and Mrs. Smith ... Read more...
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Why lung cancer rates are increasing in non-smoking women
June 2nd, 2010 - 1:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 2 (ANI): Scientists have found why lung cancer rates are increasing in women, particularly in non-smoking women.Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center, led by Dr. Margie Clapper, worked in a ... Read more...
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60 percent Austrians aged 20-50 smoke: Study
May 27th, 2010 - 7:31 am ICT by IANS
Vienna, May 27 (IANS) Over half of Austrians between the age group of 20 and 50 are regular or occassional smokers, a new study has found.
About 2.5 million, or 60 percent, of ... Read more...
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China to ban public smoking in 2011
May 11th, 2010 - 1:26 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): China will ban smoking in indoor public spaces including working place, public transportation vehicles and some other special outdoor working spaces from January 2011.Yang Qing, director of ... Read more...
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Mum’s smoking, depression prompts teens to puff
May 10th, 2010 - 3:47 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 10 (IANS) Teens aged between 12 and 17 years living with mothers who are current smokers, or who have had a major depressive episode in the past year, are far ... Read more...
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Mothers’ smoking or depression ‘influences teens’ smoking’
May 8th, 2010 - 3:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 8 (ANI): A new study has suggested that adolescents aged 12 to 17 living with mothers who are current smokers or who have had a major depressive episode in the ... Read more...
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Workplace smoking can cost you your job
April 17th, 2010 - 3:19 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Apr 17 (ANI): If you really love your job, then quit smoking, for some employers Down Under are cracking down on "ciggie breaks" and others opting to hire only non-smokers.According to ... Read more...
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“60 Minutes” Of Taking Snus
April 5th, 2010 - 7:29 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Apr 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Snus was the topic of discussion on "60 Minutes," the popular show on CBS, on Sunday. With the advancement of the no smoking laws and smoking ... Read more...
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Smokers may have lower IQ than non-smokers
April 2nd, 2010 - 3:57 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 2 (IANS) Those smoking might actually have a lower intelligence quotent than non-smokers, says new research.
A study led by Mark Weiser, psychiatry professor at the Tel Aviv University, has determined ... Read more...
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Camel No. 9 teen
March 16th, 2010 - 8:02 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
Mar 16 (Pen Men at Work): The recent ad for the camel no 9 cigarette seems to have caught the fancy of teen age girls. The print which came in the magazines ... Read more...
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BP control abnormal in newborns of smokers
January 26th, 2010 - 2:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 26 (ANI): Blood pressure control in infants of smoking mothers is abnormal compared to that of infants from non-smoking parents, a new study has found.Swedish researchers reported in Hypertension: Journal ... Read more...
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Stressing benefits of quitting may boost smoking cessation
January 8th, 2010 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 8 (ANI): A new study has shown that stressing the benefits of not smoking may work better than emphasizing the negative effects of cigarettes in persuading smokers to kick the ... Read more...
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Michigan Smoking Ban Passed, But To Partial Effect
December 11th, 2009 - 8:43 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Michigan, Dec. 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Michigan Legislature passed the indoor smoking ban on Thursday. The legislation will come to effect from May 2010. It will be effective in workplaces, ... Read more...
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Kicking the butt beneficial for asthmatics
December 7th, 2009 - 2:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, De 7 (ANI): A new study by researchers at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands has suggested that asthmatic smokers can reverse some of the damage to their lungs that ... Read more...
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Cigarette smoke exposure prior to heart transplant harmful: Study
November 25th, 2009 - 4:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 25 (ANI): Cigarette smoke exposure prior to a heart transplant in either the donor, recipient, or both, accelerates the death of a transplanted heart, a new study has found.The ... Read more...
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Exercise makes cigarettes less tempting
October 27th, 2009 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 27 (IANS) Exercise can make cigarettes less tempting to smokers and may help them kick the habit, says a new study.
Research from the University of Exeter shows that exercise can ... Read more...
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Exercise puts smokers off ciggies
October 27th, 2009 - 2:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 27 (ANI): Exercise makes cigarettes look less attractive in the eyes of smokers, claims a new study.The study from the University of Exeter shows for the first time that exercise ... Read more...
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Smoking may aggravate malnutrition in developing countries
August 24th, 2009 - 12:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 24 (ANI): Smokers may exacerbate the problem of malnutrition in developing countries because they tend to finance their habit by dipping into the family food budget, say a pair of ... Read more...
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I can’t stop smoking, says Lily Allen
August 14th, 2009 - 11:54 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 14 (ANI): British pop star Lily Allen is afraid that she may never be able to quit smoking, as she is "addicted" to nicotine.The Smile singer said she couldn't stop ... Read more...
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Safe ozone levels can be unhealthy for lungs
July 24th, 2009 - 3:27 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 24 (IANS) Ozone levels deemed safe can be taxing for healthy lungs, according to new research.
"The National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone was recently revised to set lower ... Read more...
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