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Children Exposed To Tobacco Smoke At Increased Risk For COPD
Passive smoking (second hand smoke) can jump start Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) among children. COPD is any disorder that restricts…
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2015 – The Best of WhackThePack
I wrote a piece for the that looked back at the best posts for 2015. I’ve been asked to do…
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Are E-Cigarettes Becoming Cool?
Social acceptance of e-cigarettes is on the rise, and that may be a problem There’s a growing concern that smoking,…
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Cleveland Bans Tobacco, E-Cigarette Sales To People Under 21
Cleveland City Council passed legislation on Monday (December 7th, 2015) banning the sale or distribution of cigarettes, tobacco or other…
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CVS Health Quits U.S. Chamber Over Stance on Smoking
This is an older article but I wanted to make sure to share it as it’s super important. The CVS…
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No Proof That E-Cigarettes Help People Quit
According to a new report from USPSTF (U.S. Preventive Services Task Force), “The current evidence is insufficient to recommend electronic…
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1 In 5 Teens Smoke Hookah – Half Think It’s Healthful
According to a study published in Pediatrics, one in five high school seniors in the United States has smoked hookah.…
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Disney Limits Smoking Depiction To R-Rated Films
The Walt Disney Company has become the first major Hollywood studio to prohibit depiction of cigarette smoking in films they…
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Physicians Testified For Tobacco Companies
Thanks to reader Scott for submitting this article. Physicians testified for tobacco companies against plaintiffs with cancer, Stanford study finds…
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Stop Smoking Using SmartQuit – Volunteers Needed!
We were recently contacted by Satvir Singh, a Master’s student at the University of Waikato. She is looking for volunteers…
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