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Smokers Most Likely to Think About Quitting on Mondays
By Christine Hsu | Oct 28, 2013 06:09 PM EDTMondays may not be all that bad. New research reveals that smokers are most likely to think about quitting the first day of the week.
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Increased Cigarette Costs and Smoke-Free Homes Reduce Tobacco Consumption
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 17, 2013 04:07 PM EDTResearchers reported that increasing the cost of cigarettes and promoting smoke-free homes can reduce tobacco consumption.
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Smoking Cessation Drugs May Not Increase Suicide Risk
By Christine Hsu | Oct 11, 2013 02:48 PM EDTTaking smoking cessation drugs will not increase a person's suicide risk, according to a new study.
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Smoking During Pregnancy Doubles Risk of Bipolar Disorder in Children
By Christine Hsu | Oct 02, 2013 01:17 PM EDTMothers who smoke during pregnancy may be increasing their children's risk of developing bipolar disorder, according to a new study.
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Quitting Smoking May Lead to Better Sleep
By Christine Hsu | Sep 20, 2013 11:55 AM EDTQuitting tobacco helps improve sleep, a new study suggests.
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CDC Reports Schools Are Getting Healthier
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 27, 2013 11:00 AM EDTThe CDC reports that schools are indeed getting healthier after adopting more policies and programs that promote healthy eating and lifestyle.
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Task Force: Doctors Should Advise Against Tobacco Use
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 26, 2013 09:47 AM EDTThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is now recommending that doctors counsel their young patients against tobacco use.
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Female Smokers More Likely to Suffer Deadly Bleeding Strokes
By Christine Hsu | Aug 22, 2013 04:08 PM EDTPrevious research reveals that smoking may cause similar stroke risks for men and women. However, a new study reveals that female smokers may be at a greater risk for a more deadly and uncommon type of stroke.
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Waiting to Quit Smoking May Mean Putting on More Weight
By Christine Hsu | Aug 21, 2013 05:01 PM EDTWeight gain can prevent some smokers from quitting. However, a new study suggests that smokers will gain more weight the longer they wait to break their habit.
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'Plain Jane' Tobacco Packs Make Smoking Less Sexy
By Christine Hsu | Jul 22, 2013 08:12 PM EDTPlain packaging really does make smoking less sexy, a new study suggests.
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Scientists Explain How Smoking Contributes to Osteoporosis Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 19, 2013 02:53 PM EDTResearchers found that smoking leads to the overproduction of osteoclasts, which are responsible for breaking down bones.
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Study Confirms that Tobacco Ads Can Lead to Teenage Smoking
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 13, 2013 03:39 PM EDTA new study found that exposure to tobacco ads could be responsible for teenage smokers.
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Medications and Anti-Smoking Ads Effective in Helping People Quit
By Cheri Cheng | May 31, 2013 11:34 AM EDTTwo reports found that licensed medications and anti-smoking ads are effective in helping people quit smoking.
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As Smoking Decreases, Drinking Increases in U.S. Movies
By Christine Hsu | May 27, 2013 04:04 PM EDTA new study reveals that while smoking has decreased in U.S. movies, drinking has increased in movies rated acceptable for young audiences.
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Secondhand Smoke Makes Kids Aggressive and Antisocial, Study Confirms
By Christine Hsu | May 21, 2013 01:50 PM EDTBeing exposed to secondhand smoke may make children more physically aggressive and antisocial, according to a new study.
