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Stress from 9/11 Linked to Nationwide Resurgence in Smoking Among Americans Who Had Quit
June 20, 2013 — The 9/11 attacks on America appear to have caused about one million former smokers across the country to take up the habit again and maintain it, according to a public health ... > full story -
Thirdhand Smoke Causes DNA Damage
June 20, 2013 — A new study has found for the first time that thirdhand smoke -- the noxious residue that clings to virtually all surfaces long after the secondhand smoke from a cigarette has cleared out -- causes ... > full story -
A New Wrinkle in Smoking Research
June 19, 2013 — If health concerns won’t get college students to quit smoking, maybe experiencing the future will. A researcher tested a video game showing social smokers what they might look like after 20 ... > full story -
Smoking in the Entrances to Bars Increases the Presence of Nicotine Inside
June 14, 2013 — The protection provided by the smoking ban decreases when people can still smoke outside the venue. For the first time, a study has analyzed the effects of the modification to the Spanish tobacco ... > full story -
Tobacco Laws for Youth May Reduce Adult Smoking
June 13, 2013 — States that want to reduce rates of adult smoking may consider implementing stringent tobacco restrictions on teens. Scientists discovered that states with more restrictive limits on teens purchasing ... > full story -
Every 10 Tobacco Ad Sightings Boost Teens' Risk of Starting to Smoke by Almost 40 Percent
June 12, 2013 — Tobacco ads really do persuade teens to take up smoking, with every 10 sightings boosting the risk by almost 40 percent, reveals new ... > full story -
Workplace and Financial Stress Lead to Poor Health Choices
June 12, 2013 — Two studies highlight the impact work and financial stress can have on health behaviors. The lead author urges workplace wellness programs to consider such impacts as the economy sputters ... > full story -
Companies Pay Almost $6,000 Extra Per Year for Each Employee Who Smokes
June 3, 2013 — A new study suggests that U.S. businesses pay almost $6,000 per year extra for each employee who smokes compared to the cost to employ a person who has never smoked cigarettes. Researchers say ... > full story -
Smoking Leads to Five-Fold Increase in Heart Disease and Stroke in Under-50s
May 31, 2013 — Smoking increases the risk of heart disease and stroke by five-fold in people under the age of 50 and doubles risk in the over-60s. The protection of children and adolescents from taking up smoking ... > full story -
Quitting Smoking: Licensed Medications Are Effective
May 30, 2013 — Nicotine replacement therapy and other licensed drugs can help people quit smoking, according to a new systematic review published in The Cochrane Library. The study supports the use of the smoking ... > full story
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