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There's No Smoking in Here
Being exposed to secondhand smoke is a known health hazard. Many people lay down no-smoking rules in their homes and cars, but too many people still have not adopted this personal policy.
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Next Gen Troubles from Smoking Moms
Smoking is a known health hazard for pregnancies. But being exposed to smoke in utero may follow a baby girl into her own pregnancy when she grows up.
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Many Teens Still Dipping
Teens have been smoking less in recent years, which is great. But overall, the use of smokeless tobacco has remained steady for over a decade.
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Smoking Could Hurt Your Kid's Heart
Secondhand smoke exposure during childhood may change cholesterol levels in a way that could increase the risk for heart disease later in life. That risk may not be the same for both genders.
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The Anti-Smoking Program That Works
The health community has been striving to lower smoking rates for decades. The good news is that prevention programs have worked, some better than others.
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Dangers of Smoking After Surgery
Pneumonia death rates higher among surgery patients who did not quit smoking
The Drag Towards Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis risk up more than two fold in current and former cigarette smokers
Swap Smokes for Healthier Teeth & Gums
Smoking cessation quitlines may begin promoting oral hygiene too
Quitting Smoking After Asbestos Exposure
Lung cancer deaths lower among people exposed to asbestos who quit smoking
No Smoking in Many Psych Hospitals
Smoking cessation in psychiatric hospitals has improved but still has a ways to go
Total Health Approach to Quitting Smoking
Smoking cessation program including physical activity and health tips result in higher quit rate
Smoking Cessation Meds: Take Two
Smoking cessation medications varenicline and bupropion SR go though another trial
Blood Test May Predict Lung Cancer Risk
Lung cancer risks higher in male smokers who have low bilirubin levels
Mom, Go Outside to Smoke
Smoking indoors around infants more common in houses with multiple kids
Quit Talk Around Mental Health
Smoking cessation counseling more likely given to patients without mental health condition
Even Your Metabolism Knows When You Quit
Smoking cessation reversed majority of metabolic changes caused by smoking
Genes Don’t Trigger Smoking Habits
Tobacco addiction genes influence heavy smoking and trouble quitting but not initiation
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Your Quitting Plan
Wondering how to quit smoking? This video can help any smoker get ready to stop smoking cigarettes. Smart preparation is an important part of any plan for quitting smoking. Watch this video for some helpful tips.
Medications That Help You Quit
These days, there are lots of different ways to quit smoking. Your smoking cessation plan might include nicotine gum, the nicotine patch, hypnosis, acupuncture, or stop smoking pills. Watch this video to explore your options.
Alternative Therapies To Quit Smoking
Want to know how to quit smoking? The 'stop smoking pill,' also called Zyban or Wellbutrin, might help with your tobacco addiction. This video shows you how to get all of the benefits of quitting smoking with reduced withdrawal.
The Weight Gain Correlation
Quitting smoking can lead to weight gain - but it doesn't have to! If your fear of gaining weight has kept you from quitting smoking, then your days as a smoker are numbered. This video explains how to stop smoking without putting on weight.
Students and Smoking
Are you ready to quit smoking? If you're like 51 percent of college smokers, you only smoke cigarettes on a social basis, and don't consider it necessary to stop. Unfortunately, every puff bring you closer to a cancer diagnosis, or worse.
Butt Out!
Quitting smoking is a super smart professional decision - but intentions are easier than actions!
Cigarette Smoke and SIDS
Exposure to cigarette smoke is another risk factor for SIDS. Eliminating this risk is easy, though-- don't smoke while pregnant and don't expose your infant to cigarette smoke. Watch this video to learn about more risk factors.
Preventing Wrinkles: Stop Smoking
Lighting that cig might seem necessary now, but in a few decades you'll be sorry you did it. Smoking causes wrinkles! Find out why!
