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Norway court upholds ban on tobacco store displays

(AP)—A Norwegian court has upheld a ban on the display of tobacco products in stores, handing a defeat Friday to the Philip Morris company.

Health created Sep 14, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Researchers find why nicotine in cigarettes may relieve anxiety in smokers

Preclinical data suggests inactivation of a specific sub-class of nicotinic receptors may be an effective strategy to help smokers quit without feeling anxious, according to Virginia Commonwealth University ...

Medical research created Nov 08, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Studies find that toxicity caused by second-hand smoke remains long after a smoker leaves the premises

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers are finding that, long after a smoker leaves the premises, the toxicity caused by second-hand smoke remains and transforms into something even more deadly.

Health created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Hidden dangers in the air we breathe

(Medical Xpress)—For decades, no one worried much about the air quality inside people's homes unless there was secondhand smoke or radon present. Then scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence ...

Health created Apr 11, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Popular kids in US and Mexico more likely to smoke, studies show

Be warned, popularity may cause lung cancer, heart disease, and emphysema.

Addiction created Sep 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

How genetics shape our addictions: Genes predict the brain's reaction to smoking

Have you ever wondered why some people find it so much easier to stop smoking than others? New research shows that vulnerability to smoking addiction is shaped by our genes.

Genetics created Sep 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Two studies could lead to new personalized therapies for lung cancer patients

Lung cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and is associated with very low survival rates. Two new genome-sequencing studies have uncovered novel genes involved in the deadly disease, as well as striking ...

Cancer created Sep 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Mechanism of smoking-induced insulin resistance elucidated

(HealthDay)—Smoking-induced insulin resistance, which improves with smoking cessation, may be due to activation of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), according to a study published online Sept. 10 in ...

Diabetes created Sep 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Secondhand smoke takes large physical and economic toll

Secondhand smoke is accountable for 42,000 deaths annually to nonsmokers in the United States, including nearly 900 infants, according to a new UCSF study.

Health created Sep 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Secondhand smoke ups babies' risk of asthma, study says

(HealthDay)—Babies exposed to cigarette smoke are at increased risk for developing childhood respiratory diseases such as asthma, according to a new study.

Inflammatory disorders created Oct 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Secondhand smoke in cars, bars impairs breathing within 20 minutes

Heavy concentrations of secondhand smoke, such as those found in smoke-filled bars and cars, can lead to airway restriction for bystanders within minutes of exposure. The study, presented at CHEST 2012, the annual meeting ...

Health created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Smoking bans reduce hospitalizations

(HealthDay)—Bans on smoking in public areas and workplaces have significantly reduced hospitalizations for heart attacks, strokes and asthma around the world, a new study finds.

Addiction created Oct 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Indoor workplace smoking bans garner strong support from Hoosiers

Public health researchers examining data from an Indiana Adult Tobacco Survey found nearly 75 percent of Hoosiers support a statewide or community indoor workplace smoking ban.

Addiction created Oct 30, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Smoking causes asthma in second generation offspring

The dangers of smoking on smokers and their children are widely known but new research published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine demonstrates that nicotine exposure also causes asthma in the smoker's grandc ...

Health created Oct 30, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Unlocking the secrets of DNA repair

Scientists from the University of Sheffield have unlocked one of the secrets to DNA repair—helping doctors identify DNA base damage and a patient's susceptibility to certain types of cancer.

Cancer created Oct 31, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0