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Bush administration opposes tobacco regulation
(23/07/08)
The Bush administration strongly opposes legislation to give federal health authorities the power to regulate tobacco products, a top official said in ...
Smokers light up after pain
(21/07/08)
A new study has demonstrated that pain can increase the desire to smoke cigarettes.
The study, conducted by researchers from USF and the H. Lee Mo ...
Smoking cessation therapies more effective than placebos
(16/07/08)
Six treatments for smoking cessation perform better than placebos — including varenicline (Chantix®), recently approved for use in Canada &m ...
Smoking ban from Oct 2: Ramadoss
(14/07/08)
Come October 2 this year, and roads would be the only place smokers can have a puff or two. "Smokers will have to smoke on the roads," Union ...
First Nations urged to boost tobacco prices
(07/07/08)
A spokesman for Saskatchewan First Nations isn't burning with enthusiasm over a call by health groups to boost on-reserve tobacco prices.
In fact, ...
Geneva and Zurich stub out smoking
(02/07/08)
There will be no more need for ashtrays in public buildings in Geneva and in Zurich as smoking bans come into force in Switzerland's two largest popul ...
Fires prompt cigarette safety warning
(30/06/08)
Two recent fires, both caused by cigarettes left burning in planters, are ringing a note of alarm throughout the community and prompting local fire of ...
Teens turning on to flavoured cigarillos
(25/06/08)
An alarming number of Canadian teens are smoking fruit-flavoured cigarillos, a new survey reveals, which should prompt governments across the country ...
Ban on menthol cigarettes pushed
(05/06/08)
Seven former U.S. health secretaries, including Tommy Thompson and Donna Shalala, sent a letter to Congress calling for a ban on menthol cigarettes.
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Sharjah bans smoking
(30/05/08)
The places where smoking will be prohibited include buses, taxis, public rest rooms, amusement centres, hospitals and health facilities, waiting areas ...
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