Monthly Archives: May 2009

Computer based Programs To Help Adults Quit Smoking

Available evidence supports the use of online or other computer-based smoking cessation programs for helping adults quit smoking, according to a meta-analysis of previously published studies. “Smoking is the single greatest cause of preventable disease and premature death,” the authors…

Quit Smoking with Barack Obama

If we’re trying to quit smoking and have failed more times than we’d care or could count, then there’s also this tip from US President Barack Obama. Speaking with Men’s Health, Obama says no one should be discouraged if they…

Quit smoking to help prevent influenza

In view of the recent emergence of A/H1N1 influenza worldwide, a spokesman of Hong Kong Department of Health (DH) urged smokers Monday to quit the habit, one of the best preventive measures against influenza. “Research studies show a higher risk…

8 ways to quit smoking

Here are a few steps, which will help you to stop smoking with ease. 1. Take deep breath When people smoke, more than half of what they breathe is fresh air – pulled through the cigarette right down into the…

Students celebrate Tobacco-free Day

Students of Udayana University’s Medicine Faculty celebrated the Tobacco-free Day on Sunday by organi-zing a series of events at the Puputan Margarana square in Renon, Denpasar. Tobacco-free Day falls on May 31 each year. The celebration was held in cooperation…

Company Helps Workers Quit Smoking

Going from a smoker to a nonsmoker can be a difficult journey, but a Contoocook company is trying to help its workers make the change.Dozens of employees at Prototek were heavy-duty smokers, including owners Bruce and Darlene Isabelle. They quit…

Quit smoking to prevent swine flu

The Department of Health will launch a smoking-cessation roving exhibition from May 27 to urge people to quit smoking as one of the best preventive measures against human swine influenza. The department said research shows smokers face a higher risk…

Tobacco Smoke and Breast Cancer

A lot of studies showed that smoking can increase risk of breast cancer. But a recent study found that even young women exposed to second-hand smoke are at increased risk of breast cancer, a Canadian expert panel on tobacco smoke…

Quit tobacco program expands to aid soldiers

The Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line has announced an expansion of Operation Quit Tobacco, an innovative program designed to help Wisconsin military personnel and veterans quit tobacco addiction. Operation Quit Tobacco offers coaching and a full course of free medication through…