Pentagon says won't ban smoking for troops in war zoneJuly 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The Pentagon has said that it won't ban troops from smoking in war zones, despite a recent study recommending a tobacco-free military. The study by the Institute of Medicine calls for a phased-in ban over a period of up to 20 years.
Although study urges a tobacco-free military, Pentagon won't ban smoking in a war zoneJuly 15th, 2009 Pentagon won't ban war-zone smoking, despite studyWASHINGTON — Smoke 'em if you got 'em. The Pentagon reassured troops Wednesday that it won't ban tobacco products in war zones.
Pentagon won't ban war zone smoking, despite study urging a tobacco-free military somedayJuly 15th, 2009 Pentagon won't ban war zone smoking, despite studyWASHINGTON — The Pentagon says it won't ban smoking by troops in war zones despite a recent study recommending a tobacco-free military. Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell says troops already are under enough stress and making enough sacrifices from fighting the two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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.
Quitting smoking provides immediate benefit to heartJuly 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Smokers can immediately improve their cardiovascular health by kicking the butt, according to a study. Researchers at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset, NY, say that smoking cessation provides immediate benefits to patients.
Obama says he hasn't completely quit smokingJune 23rd, 2009 Obama admits occasional cigaretteWASHINGTON — One day after signing legislation giving the government unprecedented power to regulate tobacco, President Barack Obama is admitting that he's sometimes "fallen off the wagon" in his own effort to stop smoking. Obama told reporters Tuesday that he's "95 percent cured." But he added that "there are times where I mess up."
He said he's not a "daily" or "constant" smoker, and that he doesn't smoke in front of his kids.
No snuffing out this rumor: Obama smokes occasional cigarette, says he's '95 percent cured'June 23rd, 2009 Get a whiff: Obama admits occasional cigaretteWASHINGTON — It fell to President Barack Obama to confirm the gossip that his aides had spent weeks trying to snuff out: He still sneaks an occasional cigarette. "There are times where I mess up," Obama said at a White House news conference on Tuesday.
No ifs, ands or butts: Obama lauds anti-smoking bill giving FDA authority over tobaccoJune 22nd, 2009 Obama lauds anti-smoking billWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has signed the strongest anti-smoking measure ever, calling it an extraordinary accomplishment that will help keep children from getting hooked on cigarettes. Standing in the Rose Garden with a number of lawmakers and other guests, Obama declared: "It is a law that will save American lives."
The legislation gives the Food and Drug Administration unprecedented authority to regulate tobacco and cigarette marketing.
Obama signs anti-smoking measure, saying it will help keep children from getting hookedJune 22nd, 2009 Obama signs strongest anti-smoking measure everWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has signed the strongest anti-smoking measure ever, calling it an extraordinary accomplishment that will help keep children from getting hooked on cigarettes. Standing in the Rose Garden with a number of lawmakers and other guests, Obama declared: "It is a law that will save American lives."
The legislation gives the Food and Drug Administration unprecedented authority to regulate tobacco and cigarette marketing.
Christina Applegate ashamed of smoking 'slip up'April 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actress Christina Applegate has admitted that she was devastated when photographers caught her smoking just months after she won her cancer battle. Applegate, who underwent a double mastectomy and was given the all-clear last August (08), revealed that she has stayed way from smoking since her diagnosis and it was a 'rare slip up'.
Positive body image can help young women shed weightApril 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - a bit of dialogue and support can be more effective than exercise in helping women not only keep off the weight, but also stay smoke-free, a new study has found. 'A lot of college women report smoking to keep their weight down.
Cancer survivor Christina Applegate spotted with a cigaretteApril 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actress Christina Applegate, who was recently cured of breast cancer after a year-long battle, left her fans shocked when she was caught smoking. She had quit the habit before undergoing a double mascetomy in a bid to get rid of cancer.
How close relationships can perpetuate health problems like smoking, weight gainMarch 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Health problems like smoking or weight gain may sometimes persist because they preserve stability in a vital close relationship, according to a new study. Michael J. Rohrbaugh and Varda Shoham, of the University of Arizona, say that close relationships can perpetuate individual health problems because one person's behaviour can set the stage for what another does.
Aamir lauded for endorsing no-smoking campaign in 'Ghajini'January 7th, 2009 PANAJI - Director A.R. Murgadoss and actor Aamir Khan, who are riding on the success of 'Ghajini', are being lauded by National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE) for cinematically endorsing and propagating the no-smoking ban in the action thriller.
Why smokers struggle to quit and fail?January 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Just seeing someone smoke aborts the smoker's resolve to kick the habit, according to new research. Brain scans taken during normal smoking activity and 24 hours after quitting show there is a marked increase in a particular kind of brain activity when quitters see photographs of people smoking.
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