Parent's Tip - Quitting smoking (KidsHealth.org via Yahoo! News)
My 17-year-old son quit smoking for a few weeks, but now he says he wants to go back to it. He says he's been under a lot of stress, having mood swings, and is a lot more fidgety. How can I convince him to change his mind?
Source: news.yahoo.com
Unplanned attempts to quit smoking may be more successful than planned ones (British Medical Journal)
Objective To assess the extent to which the prevailing model of smoking cessation (that smokers typically prepare their attempts to stop smoking in advance and that doing so increases their chances of success) is correct.
Source: bmj.bmjjournals.com
Bar Owner Upset With Smoking Ban Enforcers (WISC Channel3000.com via Yahoo! News)
Dave Wiganowsky, owner of Wiggie's bar, has been an opponent of Madison's smoking ban since day one and said he's willing to risk everything to take the enforcement of it to court. A court summons arrived at Wiggie's bar this week, about a month after health inspectors said they saw two people on two different occasions smoking in the bar.
Source: news.yahoo.com
Taste Gene May Play Role In Smoking (Medical News Today)
MADISON - Recent research on the genetics of smoking has focused on genes that are thought to be related to nicotine metabolism, personality traits, and regulation of emotions.According to a genetic study just published in "Nicotine and Tobacco Research," genes responsible for taste also may yield important information about who smokes and why they smoke… click link for more info.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com
Virginia Anti-Smoking Bill Killed by Subcommittee (WAVY 10)
(AP) - A House of Delegates subcommittee on Thursday unanimously killed a bill to ban smoking in Virginia restaurants and most other indoor public spaces.
Source: www.wavy.com
Parents are seeking daughter who vanished (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
The last time Joe Monahan talked with his daughter Kelly, it was a "terrific conversation." He called her his Valentine, she promised to stop smoking, and the two chatted for 19 minutes.
Source: www.philly.com
New study evaluates impact of smoking cessation aids and mass media (EurekAlert!)
Most smokers want to quit, but even among those who try, less than 5% manage to stop smoking for more than three months. There is a major ongoing effort to encourage quitting, the National Action Plan for Tobacco Cessation.
Source: www.eurekalert.org
Taste Gene May Play Role In Smoking (Medical News Today)
MADISON - Recent research on the genetics of smoking has focused on genes that are thought to be related to nicotine metabolism, personality traits, and regulation of emotions.According to a genetic study just published in "Nicotine and Tobacco Research," genes responsible for taste also may yield important information about who smokes and why they smoke… click link for more info.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com
Plea to smokers over quit date (u.tv)
Smokers in Northern Ireland keen to kick the weed were today encouraged to do so on national No Smoking Day.
Source: u.tv
Dog helps smokers quit (Ananova)
A company has employed a dog to help their staff quit smoking.
Source: www.ananova.com
Stop Smoking Now! (Elko Daily)
PACE Coalition is hosting the American Lung Association s eight-session Freedom From Smoking program beginning today. The cost is $25 per person payable at the first session. The first class starts at 5:30 p.m. at the PACE Coalition office, 249 Third St.
Source: www.elkodaily.com
Smoking Boosts Risk for Root Canal (MedicineNet.com)
Title: Smoking Boosts Risk for Root Canal Category: Health News Created: 2/24/2006 1:58:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 2/24/2006 1:58:10 AM
Source: www.medicinenet.com
Galveston council rejects smoking ban (News 8 Austin)
GALVESTON, Texas — Smoking will still be allowed in Galveston restaurants and bars after the City Council rejected a comprehensive smoking ban. The council voted on Thursday not to change the city's current smoking ordinance.
Source: www.news8austin.com
