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For Barack Obama, Smoking Will Have to Cease In the White House

A new year is here, and now  the United States will have a new president. Barack Obama's election is a landmark in many ways, including the fact that he is a cigarette smoker. Major news organizations have featured articles on Obama's smoking habit. The New York Times recently reported that Obama has been trying to quit, but has failed... Read moreChevron

Three Reasons to Quit Smoking Now (and 3 Tips for How to Do It)

The holidays can be a stressful time. Completing so many tasks, like sending cards, cooking meals for lots of family, and making special plans for New Year's can take some of the joy out of the season. This year, with the global economy shuddering from what seems like worse news every day, even giving and receiving gifts may add a layer of stress.... Read moreChevron

The Great American Smoke Out 2008: Today Is Your Quit Day

Thursday, November 20, is the Great American Smoke Out, which occurs the third Thursday every November (the week before Thanksgiving.)   Join millions of people in the USA in quitting or dramatically reducing how much you smoke this Thursday.   The idea for the Great American Smoke Out began in 1974, when a Minnesota newspaper editor... Read moreChevron

Recently presented research indicates why quitting smoking may be more difficult

I would just like to share with you some new research about quitting smoking.   Recently presented research indicates why quitting smoking may be more difficult. Dr. David Sachs of the Palo Alto (California) Center for Pulmonary Disease Prevention reported at the annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians that smokers who... Read moreChevron

FDA Tobacco Regulation Hopes to Cut Teenage Smoking

Late last month, the US House of Representatives voted to give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to regulate tobacco products, including cigarettes and forms of smokeless tobacco. Whether cigars would fall under FDA regulation is unclear. The bill, known as the "The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act," (H.R.... Read moreChevron

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