Risk Of Colorectal Polyps May Be Doubled By Smoking Smokers have a two-fold increased risk of developing colorectal polyps, the suspected underlying cause of most colorectal cancers (CRC), according to a study published in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Associat
read more ...02/04/08
Nurses' Advice Boosts Smokers' Chances Of Quitting
Despite countless public service ads, educational programs and the scary warnings on cigarette packs, roughly one in every five American adults still smokes. However, a new systematic review finds t...
read more ...01/25/08
Tobacco Industry's Aim For Protection From Light Cigarettes Lawsuits
In what could turn out to be a shield from massive lawsuits over the marketing techniques used for 'light' cigarettes, the US Supreme Court has accepted to hear arguments from cigarette maker Altria Philip Morris, USA.
read more ...01/25/08
Smoke-free Legislation A Breath Of Fresh Air, UK
Opinion research released on World No
Tobacco Day 2007 (31 May) by Asthma UK Scotland, shows that 33% of people with asthma - over 95,000 people - are going out to pubs and restaurants more frequently since smoke-free legislation was implemented last yea
read more ...06/21/07
Smoking Like It's Going Out Of Style
New research published to mark World No
Tobacco Day (31 May 2007) predicts major lifestyle changes when England goes smokefree on 1 July. Published by two of the UK's leading respiratory charities, Smokefree England: We're holding our breath is the lates
read more ...06/21/07