Health
Britain to ban smoking in prisons (Update)
Britain said Friday it was looking at banning smoking in prisons, despite fears of a backlash from prisoners who claim a cigarette is one of the few joys of life behind bars.
Sep 20, 2013
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Surgery
Practical intervention helps patients to quit smoking before surgery
A simple four-part program—including referral to a quit-smoking hotline and a free supply of nicotine patches—can increase the percentage of patients who quit smoking before undergoing surgery, reports a study in the ...
Aug 22, 2013
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Addiction
Can't quit smoking? Minimise harm by using nicotine-containing products instead
The University of Stirling's Professor Linda Bauld has been involved in developing new public health guidance for reducing tobacco-related harm when people feel unable to stop smoking in one step.
Jun 6, 2013
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Health
Program urges smokers switch to smokeless tobacco
(AP) -- In the smoker-heavy state of Kentucky, a cancer center is suggesting something that most health experts won't and the tobacco industry can't: If you really want to quit, switch to smoke-free tobacco.
Oct 28, 2011
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