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Funny PSA To Stop Social Smoking Really 'Stinks' [VIDEO]

Jeremy Fenech — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:34:49 +0000

The 8-year-old inside of me just had to share this video! Canada is running a hilarious PSA to tell people social smoking is smoking! See for yourself why this funny video "stinks!"

Lung Cancer Is Officially No Longer Just a 'Smoker's Disease' — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:00:37 +0000

While most cases of lung cancer occur in smokers, nearly 20 percent of cases strike those who’ve never touched a cigarette. When it comes down to the facts, 32,000 nonsmoking Americans die from lung cancer every year — so many that experts say it’s time to stop calling it “the smoker’s disease.”

Sorry Smokers, It's Better to Avoid Short Cuts When Quitting — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:00:30 +0000

While surveys consistently show that more than 3 out of 4 smokers would like to quit, only about 10 percent of those who try each year are successful.

Fortunately, new studies show one way to raise those numbers is to treat smoking as a chronic disease — like high blood pressure — for which long-term treatment is offered.

Addiction Vaccines Will Potentially Cure Nicotine and Drug Dependencies

Nick Romano — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:00:55 +0000

Scientists in San Diego are developing new vaccines that will potentially cure addictions, allowing cigarette and drug abusers to kick their habits with a simple injection.

Dr. Kim D. Janda, a Scripps Research Institute professor, is one of the leading experts, having made addiction vaccines his main priority for the past 25 years. “We view this as an alternative or better way for some people,” he tells The New York Times in reference to rehab programs.

Research: Sitting Can Be as Deadly as Smoking [VIDEO]

J. Patrick — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:35:24 +0000

If you’re going to light up, at least make sure to stand up. New research has found that sitting for long periods of time can be just as dangerous as smoking. The results of various studies will take your breath away almost as much as a 20-year two-pack-a-day habit. Cardiologist David Coven says there are [...]