Pipe and cigar smoking has been found to increase urine cotinine levels and is associated with decreased lung function and increased odds of airflow obstruction, even in individuals who had never smoked cigarettes, according to the results of a large…
Daily Archives: February 18, 2010
Health officials push for cigarette tax
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SOUTH CAROLINA, SC – The South Carolina Tobacco Collaborative, a group of public health organizations across the state, are working to reduce the toll of tobacco in South Carolina. On Wednesday they will hold a news conference to talk about…
Bees Addicted to Coffee and Cigarettes Too
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Scientists have recently determined that bees, like humans, also have a weak spot for addiction, especially when it comes to coffee and cigarettes. The investigation revealed that, when faced with a choice, bees always preferred pollen that was naturally “spiced…
Free seminar to help quit chewing tobacco
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CARLISLE — A five-week program for those who want to quit chewing tobacco is being offered Thursdays, from Feb. 25 to March 25, in Carlisle Regional Medical Center’s Live Well Center, 3 Alexandra Court, across from the Hospital. Sponsored by…
Action sports high school anti-tobacco tour kicks off Monday in Ontario
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The ASA High School Tour will kick off its Spring “Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids” schedule Monday in Ontario, Calif., with top skateboarders, BMX and inline-skating pros visiting high school campuses nationwide to perform stunts and offer students information on the…
Smokeless tobacco users urged to quit today
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This week is Through With Chew Week and today is the Great American Spit Out, encouraging snuff and chewing tobacco users to quit for at least a day. Through With Chew Week is a nationwide educational campaign designed to decrease…