Jacques was a very active retiree. That ended one November morning as his life was suddenly turned upside down. When he woke that day, he could not see out of one eye. Panicked, he came to see me right away.
Jun 2, 2021
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Chronic exposure to second-hand smoke results in lower body weight and cognitive impairments that more profoundly affects males, according to new research in mice led by Oregon Health & Science University.
May 19, 2021
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While cigarette smoking continues to be the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the U.S., the evidence base for cessation support has revealed that telephone call centers, or 'quitlines,' have been ...
Mar 8, 2021
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The number of under-five-year-olds admitted to hospital with asthma related complaints dropped following the Take it Right Outside campaign in Scotland, researchers have found.
Sep 2, 2020
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The dangers of smoking are common knowledge. Smoking during pregnancy, even second-hand smoke, can hurt both the mother and her child. But her grandchildren?
Aug 21, 2020
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In a study of adolescents who have used e-cigarettes in the past month, certain factors were associated with frequent use.
May 6, 2020
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Tobacco smoking has been identified as a major risk factor for developing Coronavirus (COVID-19) and complications that may arise as a result.1 In addition, second-hand smoke increases the risk of acute respiratory infections.2 ...
Apr 1, 2020
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People can carry hazardous compounds from cigarette smoke that cling to their bodies and clothes and then release those compounds into non-smoking environments—exposing people nearby to cigarettes' adverse effects, a new ...
Mar 5, 2020
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The tobacco control policies of Japan, the world's ninth largest cigarette market and host of the 2020 Olympics, are not working, according to new studies from researchers at the University of Waterloo.
Feb 19, 2020
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Are you a single parent? Do you allow smoking inside your home?
Jan 27, 2020
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