February 14, 2007
Quit smoking - Movies and Smoking (WMGT Macon)
Movies and Smoking (WMGT Macon)
The American Medical Association Alliance called on Hollywood today to give any movie depicting smoking an "R" rating. Movies are now based on sexual content, violence, and foul language, but researchers want smoking added to that list to stop teens from picking up the habit. read more
Source: www.wmgt.com
Dubai anti-smoking campaign (AME Info)
The Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department is running an anti-smoking campaign with the Ministry of Health and Nicotinell - a range of nicotine replacement products to help smokers quit - Gulf News reported. The campaign will be extended to other government departments.
Source: www.ameinfo.com
What Prevents Doctors from Counseling Their Patients to Lose Weight, Exercise, Quit Smoking? (Newswise)
Ninety-nine percent of doctors believe that part of their job is to encourage their patients to live a healthier lifestyle, but very few actually do it. Research at the University of Haifa addresses the question: why not?
Source: www.newswise.com

