• Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 3rd, 2009
Obesity Replaces Smoking as Number-One Threat

Obesity Replaces Smoking as Number-One Threat

US public health is in free-fall

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 25th, 2009
Drug Users 'Very Familiar' with Their Risks

Drug Users 'Very Familiar' with Their Risks

The conclusion comes as no surprise

  • Mac
  • By Filip Truta
  • November 23rd, 2009
Smoking Damages Your Mac, Voids Warranty

Smoking Damages Your Mac, Voids Warranty

Macs being used in a smoking environment is a no-no, according to Apple

  • Sci Pry
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 30th, 2009
Using Virtual Reality to Quit Smoking

Using Virtual Reality to Quit Smoking

Experts develop new aid game

Moderate Exercise Makes Cigarettes Less Attractive

Moderate Exercise Makes Cigarettes Less Attractive

Thus preventing temptation and lapses in smokers trying to quit

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 25th, 2009
Smoking Tied to Malnutrition in the Developing World

Smoking Tied to Malnutrition in the Developing World

The habit may worsen the symptoms of malnutrition

Certain Personality Traits Linked to Higher Mortality

Certain Personality Traits Linked to Higher Mortality

People who stress or worry a lot are more prone to engaging in addictive behaviors

FDA Warns E-Cigarettes Are Illegal

FDA Warns E-Cigarettes Are Illegal

Is still to ban them, though

Women’s Relationship with Cigarettes Is Emotional

Women’s Relationship with Cigarettes Is Emotional

Which is why they have a harder time kicking the habit

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 1st, 2009
Teens Need Evidence-Based, Online Smoke-Prevention Programs

Teens Need Evidence-Based, Online Smoke-Prevention Programs

They don't know where to look for help when they want to quit

All Smokers to Be Offered Treatment to Quit

All Smokers to Be Offered Treatment to Quit

NHS initiative to approach smoking as a disease throughout primary care

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 26th, 2009
Web- and Computer-Based Programs Aid Smokers in Quitting

Web- and Computer-Based Programs Aid Smokers in Quitting

A new scientific study has come to this conclusion

Quit Smoking with Barack Obama

Quit Smoking with Barack Obama

US President says from experience, “quit as many times as you need to”

Smoking Prevents Allergies

Smoking Prevents Allergies

Study hints at why smokers have decreased allergic responses

Low-Intensity Anti-Smoking Ads Very Efficient

Low-Intensity Anti-Smoking Ads Very Efficient

As opposed to their flashy counterparts

Pregnant Women Can’t Quit Smoking Because of Their Genes

Pregnant Women Can’t Quit Smoking Because of Their Genes

Study shows genetic make-up plays an important role in kicking the addiction

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 12th, 2009
Brain Damage Recovery Made Difficult by Smoking

Brain Damage Recovery Made Difficult by Smoking

Some of the damage would have otherwise been reversed

 
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