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| Diet Protects Mice From Smoking-Related Lung Tumors |
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A ``chemoprevention'' diet given to mice exposed to heavy tobacco smoke has shown to be highly effective in preventing the development of lung tumors, researchers at the University of California, Davis, report. |
05/04/00 |
| Addicted smokers, drinkers less likely to get Parkinson's, study finds |
People who are addicted to cigarettes, alcohol or coffee may have a significantly lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to new research. |
05/04/00 |
| Children's advocates fear raid on funds |
For child advocates, the battle has just begun to protect settlement money from the state's lawsuit against the tobacco industry. |
05/04/00 |
| Senators pass antismoking legislation |
PROVIDENCE -- Alarmed that smoking among teenagers is increasing in Rhode Island as it falls in other states, legislators yesterday took steps to keep cigarettes out of the hands of children and limit their exposure to smoke. |
05/04/00 |
| Global Contest Helps Smokers Kick the Habit |
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Smokers interested in winning up to ,000 while gaining a few more years of life are kicking the habit as of May 2nd, the first day of the fourth international Quit and Win 2000 competition. |
05/03/00 |
| Fla. Tobacco Money Bill Passed |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - The state Senate has passed a package of bills meant to protect the money Florida gets each year from embattled cigarette makers. |
05/03/00 |
| Ky. Launching Anti-Smoking Campaign |
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The nation's No. 1 state in smoking and No. 2 in tobacco growing is launching its first statewide anti-smoking campaign, with a modest early goal. |
05/03/00 |
| Cigar Purchase a Cinch for Kids on Internet |
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cyberspace cigar stores may be offering minors easy access to the trendy cigarette alternative, according to California researchers. |
05/02/00 |
| Vitamin C Does Not Reverse Smoking's Harmful Effects |
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Smokers who take vitamin C can restore their blood levels of the antioxidant, but taking the vitamin does not reverse the abnormal blood vessel function seen in tobacco-users, researchers report. |
05/01/00 |
| Moms To Be Can Pass Cancer Through Smoking |
Mothers who smoke during pregnancy may be able to pass on cancer to their unborn babies, according to new research. |
05/01/00 |
| Three teens unmoved by anti-tobacco commercials |
The TV commercials show a succession of teen-agers sarcastically ``thanking'' the tobacco industry for targeting the young to become smokers. |
05/01/00 |
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