A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that Pfizer’s Chantix, a smoking cessation drug, is safe for your heart — a big relief for smokers, doctors, and treatment facilities alike. 8,000 smokers were randomly assigned Chantix and three other similar cessation medicines for 12 weeks, while an extended study followed 2,400 participants for 12 … Continue reading Chantix Is Safe For Your Heart, New Study Suggests→
By Emily Murray E-Cigs, or electronic cigarettes, are all the rage these days. Many hale them as the reason they could finally give up cigarettes and all the chemicals that go with them. Unfortunately, the things that often seem too good to be true usually are. Over the past year, E-Cigs have been the center of … Continue reading Teens Who Smoke E-Cigs More Likely To Try the Real Thing→
By Emily Murray We all know that smoking during pregnancy is strongly advised against and can lead to problems like low birth weight and even miscarriage or still birth. However, even if a woman does give birth to a surprisingly healthy child, the damage may not have yet shown itself. A new study recently published in … Continue reading Smoking Mothers May Have Less Fertile Sons→
When it comes to equal opportunity for men and women, I am all for it, but apparently it is not so good in terms of smoking. Recent studies has shown how women and smoking post a great health risk than the men. Woman who become smokers have a highter risk of cancer than men. The … Continue reading Women and Smoking – Smoking Risks Greater for Women→
You wouldn’t think to use the worlds cancer and alcohol in the same sentence, but it seems like just about anything these days can be a cause of cancer risks. From the foods we eat, environment we live in, and the obvious things like smoking that contribute to higher risks. It seems like one area … Continue reading Cancer and Alcohol: Studies Show there Could Be a Connection→
We all know that smoking is bad for us but did you know that quitting now can actually reverse much of the damage that smoking causes. Check out our latest infographic; you might be surprised by how quickly you could be breathing easier. If you would like to share this infographic please use the HTML … Continue reading Smoking Cessation Infographic→
EmilyM When I came across this video in the news today, I couldn’t help but feel disappointed. Most of the time you want to believe that what someone is telling you is the truth. In this case I was really hoping they were wrong. I’m talking about the Indonesian 2-year-old baby smoking video that went … Continue reading Baby Smoking 2 Packs a Day is the Real “Marlboro Baby”→
By emilyM When we are young, we’re like little sponges soaking up everything around us. The love of our families, friends, learning to speak, walk, eat and talk. For many, however, soaking up mom and dad’s secondhand smoke is part of the equation too, and later, pressure from peers to take a puff of that … Continue reading Indonesian Baby Smoking 2 Packs a Day: The Shocking New Face of Nicotine Addiction→
by jasonP Quitting smoking is very difficult. Research has shown that quitters have much greater success when they incorporate peer-support resources and medical assistance into their attempt. Fortunately, every state in the U.S. has a Quit Line peer-support program. In fact, medical assistance options are so effective that many states will offer them to uninsured … Continue reading Quitting Smoking is Easier With The Right Help→