- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 21st, 2013
Thirdhand Smoke Triggers DNA Damage in Human Cells
Study documents the health risks associated with noxious residue that clings to surfaces
- Music, Film & TV Blog
- By Raluca Anghel
- June 20th, 2013
Check Out the First Photo of Lindsay Lohan in Rehab
The 26-year-old star is looking better than ever
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 1st, 2013
Women Smokers Have It Worse Than Men, Specialists Claim
Women are more likely than men to develop colon cancer because of smoking
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 24th, 2013
Smokers Respond Better to Strong Arguments, Ignore Flashy Editing
Study sheds new light on what makes an anti-smoking ad efficient
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 22nd, 2013
Light Smoking Ups Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
People who kick the habit have lower risks, yet are still vulnerable
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 18th, 2013
Magnetic Brain Stimulation Now Said to Reduce Cigarette Craving
A 15-minute-long session is enough to temporarily reduce the craving, study says
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 9th, 2013
Daily Walks Might Help People Cut Down on Smoking, Even Quit
Study focusing on teenagers shows that smokers have a lot to benefit from regular exercise
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 30th, 2013
Early-Morning Smokers Are More Likely to Get Cancer
Lighting up a cigarette shortly after waking up ups cancer risk, study says
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 22nd, 2013
Smoking Delays Fracture Healing, Researchers Say
New study shows that smoking affects more than just cardiovascular health
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 14th, 2013
Men and Women Smoke for Entirely Different Reason, Researchers Say
Smoking helps men have fun, allow women to navigate stressful circumstances
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 13th, 2013
1 in 10 Smokers Is “Desperate” to Kick This Habit, Poll Shows
Still, the average smoker must go through 4 failed attempts before successfully quitting
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 25th, 2013
Quitting Cigarettes Before the Age of 40 Ups One's Life Expectancy
Still, those who never take up the habit are bound to live longer
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 25th, 2013
Smoking Could Soon Be Illegal in Oregon
Proposed bill aims to label cigarettes as prescription-only drugs
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 24th, 2013
Women and Men Run Equal Risks of Dying from Lung Cancer
Anti-smoking campaign aside, people in the US still light up on a regular basis
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 23rd, 2013
Cigar Smoking Toddler Featured in New Anti-Meat Consumption Ad
PETA wants parents not to feed their children any kind of meat
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 16th, 2013
Ad Saying Electronic Cigarettes Are “Completely Harmless” Gets Banned
UK's Advertising Standards Authority labels the ad as misleading, bans it
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 10th, 2013
Indonesian Cigarette Packs Finally Get Graphic Warnings
Most of the country's residents are heavy smokers, need incentives to quit