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House OKs FDA regulation of tobacco products

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government would for the first time have regulatory powers over the tobacco industry under a bill the House approved Thursday after years of campaigning by anti-smoking forces. The measure, passed 298-112, gives the Food and … Continue reading

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Texas lawmakers need to pass statewide smoking ban

Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong last week put a famous face on the legislative battle to ban smoking statewide in public indoor places, including restaurants and bars. At a rally outside the Capitol, Armstrong invoked his own successful … Continue reading

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Smoking Ups Colon Cancer Risk

TUESDAY, Dec. 16 (HealthDay News) — Adding to the long list of cancers caused by smoking, Italian researchers report that the risk of getting colorectal cancer is higher in smokers, as is the risk of dying from that disease.   … Continue reading

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What Smoking does to the Lungs

Scientific studies prove that of the most effective ways to stop smoking, the most effective is using hypnosis stop smoking programs. Research has also shown that our unique hypnosis program is almost 3 times more effective than other hypnotists. If … Continue reading

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Smoking Facts and Death

A 55-year-old man who smokes is as likely to die in the next 10 years as a 65-year-old who has never smoked. Less than 1 woman in 1,000 younger than 50 will die in the next decade from cervical cancer. … Continue reading

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Smoking Ups Stroke Risk for Young Women

According to a study published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association, young women who smoke are twice as likely to have a stroke as non-smoking women in the same age group. The more she smokes, the greater the … Continue reading

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Dual attack of smoking during pregnancy

Studies conclude smoking during pregnancy carries a double risk. First is the risk of the mother delivering the child prematurely. Second is the increase risk of the baby developing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Hypoxia (low oxygen) and hypercarbia (high … Continue reading

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Smoking Doubles the Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Not only does smoking increase the risks of diseases such as cancer, heart disease, emphysema, but also arthritis. According to a study by researcher Dr Henrik Kallberg of Sweden, “smoking was a very significant risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis, reinforcing … Continue reading

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Bloomberg, Gates pledge $375 million against tobacco

Billionaires Bill Gates, co-founder Microsoft Corp and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg have pledged $375 million to campaign against global tobacco use. The money will be designated to fund anti-smoking programs in developing countries such as China and India over … Continue reading

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Celebrities Who Used Hypnosis

What Do Tiger Woods, Kevin Costner, Matt Damon, Ellen DeGeneres, Charlize Theron, Drew Barrymore, and Jackie Kennedy All Have in Common? They have all used hypnosis to overcome barriers and accelerate their lives and careers. Here’s a link to a … Continue reading

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