Smokers Die About A Decade Earlier On Average
WebMD Medical News
By Salynn Boyles
Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
Jan. 23, 2013 — Women who smoke are now just as likely to die of lung cancer and other smoking-related diseases as men — and smokers of both sexes die, on average, about a decade earlier than non-smokers.
These were among the findings from two major studies examining death rate trends among smokers published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
“The studies highlight the fact that cigarette smoking remains a leading cause of death in the U.S.,” says Steven A. Schroeder, MD, who directs the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center at ...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - January 30, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: mreal197 Tags: WebMD News Source Type: news
More Than 40 States Get An âFâ For Tobacco Control
WebMD Medical News
By Salynn Boyles
Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
Jan. 16, 2013 — For its efforts to lessen smoking in the U.S. last year, the Obama administration is getting three D’s and an F on the federal report card from the American Lung Association (ALA).
In its annual “State of Tobacco Control” progress report, released today, the ALA cited a “missed opportunity” to regulate and tax a new generation of tobacco products in the effort to keep young people from smoking.
Candy-Flavored Cigars Hook Kids
A big concern is the spread of cheap, fruit- and candy-flavored cigars, which A...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - January 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: mreal197 Tags: WebMD News Source Type: news
Smoking cessation aid may increase risk of cardiovascular events
According to a recent FDA safety announcement, varenicline may pose an increased risk of
cardiovascular events. (Source: Drug Topics - Pharmacy News)
Source: Drug Topics - Pharmacy News - January 11, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Smoking cessation aid may increase risk of cardiovascular events
According to a recent FDA safety announcement, varenicline may pose an increased risk of
cardiovascular events. (Source: Modern Medicine)
Source: Modern Medicine - January 11, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Smoking cessation aid may increase risk of cardiovascular events
According to a recent FDA safety announcement, varenicline may pose an increased risk of
cardiovascular events. (Source: Drug Topics - Clinical News)
Source: Drug Topics - Clinical News - January 11, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Smoking cessation aid may increase risk of cardiovascular events
According to a recent FDA safety announcement, varenicline may pose an increased risk of
cardiovascular events. (Source: Drug Topics - Top News)
Source: Drug Topics - Top News - January 11, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
