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Exposure to Air Pollution in Pregnancy May Boost Chances of Obesity in Kids
It’s easy to blame parents when young children gain too much weight, but the latest research suggests that certain obesity risk factors are out of Mom and Dad’s control.
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CDC: States Lag in Boosting Cigarette Taxes
Hiking up cigarette prices is one of the most effective ways to reduce smoking, especially in youths and young adults. Yet a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that fewer states are …
Mom’s Exposure to Air Pollution Can Increase Kids’ Behavior Problems
Prenatal exposure to pollutants in city air is linked to later anxiety, depression and behavior problems in children.
New Graphic Warning Labels on Cigarettes Pass Another Hurdle
A federal appeals court ruled on Monday that the government’s requirement that tobacco companies put graphic warning labels on cigarette packs was constitutional and did not violate the companies’ freedom of speech.
Social Smoking Is No Better for Your Brain
Even social smokers are out of excuses. A recent study finds that it doesn’t matter whether you smoke every day or only on the weekends — at least when it comes to damaging your memory.
CDC Launches a Graphic New Antismoking Campaign
Health officials announced on Thursday a graphic antismoking campaign designed to jolt Americans into putting out their cigarettes.
Judge Rules Graphic Cigarette Warning Labels Unconstitutional
The government’s effort to put graphic warning labels about the dangers of smoking on cigarette packs hit another legal snag on Wednesday.
Can the Quit-Smoking Drug Chantix Help People Kick Alcohol, Cocaine?
Two new studies report intriguing evidence on new uses for a controversial anti-smoking drug.
Smoking May Lead to Faster Cognitive Decline in Men
In a new study, middle-aged men who smoked did worse on tests of cognitive ability over time, but women who lit up didn’t show the same declines.