Nicotine patch before quitting smoking doubles success ratesJuly 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Smokers wishing to kick the butt can double their success rates by using nicotine patch before quitting smoking, say researchers at Duke University Medical Center. The researchers say that, according to the latest data, changes should be made to nicotine patch labelling.
No ifs, ands or butts: Obama to sign anti-smoking bill giving FDA authority over tobaccoJune 22nd, 2009 Obama to sign anti-smoking bill in Rose GardenWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is set to sign into law an anti-smoking bill that will give the Food and Drug Administration unprecedented authority to regulate tobacco. Obama is scheduled to sign the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act during an event Monday in the Rose Garden.
Gaming addicts suffer from poor sleep hygiene, increased sleepinessJune 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Gamers who are hooked on to their computers or consoles for more than seven hours a week, and who identified themselves as addicts, tend to sleep less during the weekdays and experience greater sleepiness than casual or non-gamers, according to a study. The new findings suggest that excessive gamers have significantly poorer sleep hygiene, and sleep less on weekdays than other gamers.
Colorado police say accused burglar dubbed the 'Nicotine Ninja' prefers brand-name cigarettesMay 13th, 2009 Police: 'Nicotine Ninja' prefers brand-name cigsGOLDEN, Colo. — Jefferson County authorities are looking a man they've dubbed the "Nicotine Ninja" believed to be responsible for stealing $120,000 worth of cigarettes.
Colour of your skin linked to nicotine dependenceMay 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The colour of your skin and nicotine dependence could be linked, according to latest research. Smokers with higher concentrations of melanin - the colouring pigment - in their skin and hair may be at an increased risk of nicotine dependence and related carcinogens than lighter skinned smokers.
Gretchen Wilson hopes to end estrangement with her mother this Mother's DayMay 9th, 2009 Gretchen Wilson hopes to make up with momWASHINGTON — Gretchen Wilson and her mother haven't spoken in a few years, but she's hoping to change that on Sunday. Wilson has written about her difficult family relationship in the past.
How smoking relieves stressApril 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Smoking to relieve stress is nothing new. But a new study has shown just how nicotine calms people down.
Nicotine stops your cells from talking to one anotherApril 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Nicotine may interfere with cellular communication in your body, according to a new study. Researchers have found 55 proteins that interact with the alpha-7 nicotinic receptor, so called because nicotine binds to them when it is introduced into the body.
Matthew Perry wants to return to TVMarch 27th, 2009 LONDON - Former 'Friends' star Matthew Perry is desperate to return to TV and land a role in American serial drama 'Lost'. The funnyman, who played Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom, admits he's hooked on the desert island drama and wouldn't hesitate to take a part if it was offered to him, reports contactmusic.com.
Jenny McCarthy is addicted to Botox treatmentMarch 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actress Jenny McCarthy revealed that she is addicted to botox treatment. Jenny, who is dating Jim Carrey, has always been open about the cosmetic treatments she undergoes to maintain her looks.
Common genes could explain alcohol, nicotine, cocaine addictionsMarch 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Researchers may be honing in on specific genes tied to all types of addictions and finding that some of the same genes associated with alcohol dependence are also closely linked with addictions to nicotine, cocaine, opoids, heroin and other substances. Addiction experts at the Universities of Virginia (UV) and Michigan have presented new insights into the significant progress made within the last several years in understanding the genetics of addiction.
Two arrested in crackdown on `electronic cigarettes'March 5th, 2009 HONG KONG - Two men have been arrested in Hong Kong for selling unregistered 'electronic cigarettes' that promoters claim can help smokers quit the habit, health officials said Thursday. The arrests came after Hong Kong's Department of Health found the devices which atomise nicotine into an aerosol with no burning involved on sale in a shop in the city's Sham Shui Po district.
Murphy to star as Pryor in new biopicFebruary 28th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Eddie Murphy has waived off his $25 million feel to star as Richard Pryor in a new biopic. Writer Bill Condon, who directed the 2006 'Dreamgirls', is reportedly involved in the project, thesun.co.uk reports.
Girls exposed to heroin-addicted parent tougher than boysFebruary 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Girls growing up with a heroin-addicted parent and going through adversarial experiences before 18 become four times tougher than boys. These experiences include family mental illness, having a parent jailed, family violence, being a victim of abuse and having a parent die.
Bihar minister faces wrath of angry villagersJanuary 22nd, 2009 PATNA - Villagers, angry over being denied a meeting with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, attacked a Bihar minister Friday who escaped unhurt but his six security guards suffered injuries, the police said. Minister of State Mines and Geology Ram Chandra Sahni was attacked by the angry villagers at Madhuban in East Champaran district.
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