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Intro |
Date |
| World Heart Federation Urges Geneva To Vote For Smoking Ban |
The World Heart Federation is urging Geneva to vote on February 24th to ban smoking in bars and restaurants. Following recent smoking bans in France, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom, it is hoped Geneva will follow the example set by fellow Swiss can |
03/05/08 |
| Heart Attack Rates Fall Following National Smoking Bans |
French researchers announced a striking 15% decrease in admissions of patients with myocardial infarction to emergency wards since the public ban on smoking came into effect in restaurants, hotels a... |
03/05/08 |
| Pre-Eclampsia Risk To Mothers And Babies Is Greater For Smokers |
The results of a new study published in the journal Hypertension
reveal that if women give up smoking before or during pregnancy, they
can reduce their risk of pre-eclampsia.
Pre-eclampsia is a high-risk medical condition when hypertension (high
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03/05/08 |
| Smoking's Effects On Genes May Play A Role In Lung Cancer Development And Survival |
Smoking plays a role in lung cancer development and now scientists have shown that smoking also affects the way genes are expressed, leading to alterations in cell division and regulation of immune response. Notably, some of the changes in gene expressio |
03/05/08 |
| Health Groups Call On Chancellor To Prioritise Anti-tobacco Smuggling Measures And Sign EU-Wide Agreements |
On behalf of 22 health groups, ASH will be meeting the Exchequer Secretary, Angela Eagle today to present plans on tackling smuggling and raising tobacco taxes, ahead of the forthcoming Budget. [1... |
03/05/08 |
| Smoking Associated With Both Anxiety And Depression |
A new study indicates that smoking is linked to anxiety with depression, as well as to anxiety alone. However, people who are depressed but not anxious smoke the same as any other smokers. These findings come from a joint study from Norwegian Institute o |
03/05/08 |
| New Generation Of Tobacco Products Threatens Efforts To Reduce Tobacco Use, Save Lives In U.S. |
An insidious new generation of tobacco products is threatening efforts to reduce tobacco use in the United States. A new report issued by a coalition of public health organizations describes how tobacco manufacturers take advantage of the lack of governm |
03/05/08 |
| Two Proteins Linked To Nicotine Addiction |
A genetic study of 14,000 smokers from the United States and Europe found two proteins linked to nicotine addiction. |
02/04/08 |
| Infant Deaths Probe Points To Smoking During Pregnancy |
An investigation into infant deaths in North Kirklees, Yorkshire has found high levels of smoking in pregnant women. |
02/04/08 |
| Global Initiative To Protect Children From Secondhand Smoke |
Geneva, Switzerland, 4 February 2008. It's a staggering statistic: 700 million children - almost half of the world's children - breathe air polluted by tobacco smoke. People who smoke in confined spaces like the home or the car subject others to a dange |
02/04/08 |
| Philip Morris International Spin-Off Could Have Devastating Health Effects In Developing Nations |
"Philip Morris International's announced spin-off and well-planned launch of deadly new products are at odds with the company's claims to be a responsible business and maker of a 'product intended for adults'. Despite a feel-good corporate social respons |
02/04/08 |
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