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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.
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 …
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.
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.
Nicotine Gum and Patch Don’t Help Smokers Quit Long Term
Attention smokers: if you feel nicotine gum and patches aren’t helping you stay off cigarettes, you’re right
Are Smokers Today More Addicted Than in the Past?
Smokers today may be more strongly influenced by genetic predispositions than in generations past, and that may be making it harder for them to quit, a new study suggests.
Why Smokers Try, But Can’t Quit
More than two-thirds of smokers say they want to quit, but few actually succeed, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Judge Suspends FDA’s Graphic Cigarette Warning Labels
A federal judge has suspended a government plan to require tobacco companies to display graphic anti-smoking warning labels on their cigarette packs by next fall, citing a violation of the First Amendment.
Trying To Quit Smoking? Don’t Start With Chantix, Say Some Experts
The psychiatric side effects of a popular quit-smoking drug make it too dangerous to use as a first attempt to kick the habit, according to a new study. The authors suggest the drug should eventually be taken off the market altogether.