Lower Nicotine Levels Favored by Most Americans
A new study finds that many Americans support reducing nicotine in cigarettes to prevent people from becoming addicted to smoking.
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Moms Who Use Nicotine Patches More Likely to Have Colicky Babies, Study Finds
Babies born to mothers who smoke or use nicotine patches during pregnancy are more likely to have colic, a new study published in the March issue of Pediatrics finds.
Where There’s Smoke – There’s Fire
Diane Canova of Legacy asks, to safeguard youth, shouldn’t many of the same restrictions applied to cigarettes extend to cigars?
Smoking Cessation Drug May Help Reduce Drinking
The smoking cessation drug Chantix (varenicline) may help curb problem drinking, a small study suggests.
Oklahoma Legislators Propose Raising Legal Age to Buy Tobacco to 21
The legal age to purchase tobacco would gradually rise from 18 to 21 in Oklahoma under a bill proposed by state legislators.
Quitting Smoking Leads to Immediate Health Benefits for Young Adults
A new study finds that young adults who quit smoking have substantially fewer respiratory symptoms, especially coughing, after just two weeks.
Public Smoking Bans in Europe Lead to Fewer Cigarettes at Home
Smoking bans in public places such as restaurants and offices lead people to smoke less at home, a new European study concludes.
Nicotine Patches May Help Smokers Recover From Relapse
Using a nicotine patch may help smokers who are trying to quit recover from a relapse, a new study suggests.
Middle School Students Who Take Part in More Sports Smoke Less
Middle school students who take part in a greater number of sports are less likely to smoke than those who participate in fewer, a new study suggests. The researchers also found middle schoolers’ decision about whether to smoke is influenced by whether their teammates do so.
Smokers Have Worse Oral Health Than Those Who Quit or Never Smoked
Adult smokers are twice as likely as former smokers, and four times as likely as people who never smoked, to have poor oral health, HealthDay reports.
