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Smoking Ban Reduces Heart Attacks

by Aimee Amodio

05 Jan 2009 06:53 PM

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control took a look at the relationship between public smoking bans and heart attack rates -- and found some encouraging news. On July 1, 2003, Pueblo, Colorado banned smoking in workplaces.

Should Menthol Flavoring in Cigarettes be Banned?

by Aimee Amodio

23 Jun 2008 08:18 PM

There is a bill before Congress right now that would ban some flavor additives in cigarettes: mint, clove, and vanilla. These flavorings are under fire because they're seen as appealing to young people. One flavor that isn't on the list? Menthol.

Today Is the Great American Smokeout!

by Aimee Amodio

15 Nov 2007 07:50 AM

The day is here! The Great American Smokeout is going on -- are you kicking the habit for the day? If you are taking part in the Great American Smokeout, sound off in the comments to this blog. Let the whole world know that you are giving up cigarettes for today.

Alternatives to Smoking During the Great American Smokeout

by Aimee Amodio

12 Nov 2007 06:00 PM

The Great American Smokeout is just a few days away. Are you ready to give up smoking for just one day? Even if you are only quitting for a day, you may be worried about cravings and other symptoms of withdrawal.

The Great American Smokeout: November 15th

by Aimee Amodio

08 Nov 2007 12:42 PM

One week to go. Mark your calendar for the third Thursday of November. The Great American Smokeout is coming! Since the 1970s, the American Cancer Society has encouraged people to take part in the Great American Smokeout. Sure, quitting entirely would be great for your health.

Why Do You Smoke? (And Why Don't You Quit?)

by Aimee Amodio

29 Oct 2007 08:22 PM

There are many reasons why people smoke. Let's look at a few. Smoking as meal replacement. Nicotine is a proven appetite suppressant, reducing a person's desire for sweets and carbs. It may also speed up your metabolism. Some people are wired for addiction.

Seven Hundred Dollars in Your Wallet

by Aimee Amodio

29 Oct 2007 04:22 PM

Are you a smoker? Quitting smoking means an extra seven hundred dollars -- or more -- in your wallet in the next year. The average American smoker spends more than seven hundred dollars each year on tobacco products according to a study from Ohio State University.

March 28th is Kick Butts Day!

by Aimee Amodio

05 Mar 2007 03:52 PM

The Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids is gearing up for Kick Butts Day on Wednesday, March 28th. Kick Butts Day is a chance for kids to stand up, speak out, and take control of the fight against tobacco. For eleven years, Kick Butts Day has united children of all ages in the fight against tobacco.

The FDA May Get The Power To Regulate Tobacco

by Aimee Amodio

02 Mar 2007 03:49 PM

A bipartisan group led by Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts and U.S. Representatives Henry Waxman of California and Tom Davis of Virginia hope to give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the power to regulate tobacco.

How Close Are We To A Smoke-Free Workplace?

by Aimee Amodio

30 Jan 2007 06:15 PM

More and more places are banning smoking in public places.



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