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Smoking While Pregnant — You May Be Surprised Who's Doing It

Shauna Wright — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:04:33 +0000

It’s no news that smoking is bad for us, and that the risks are compounded for expectant mothers.

Research shows pregnant smokers have a higher risk of premature births, birth defects, low birth weight, miscarriages and stillbirths — so it’s especially shocking that a new study reveals more than a fifth of white women continue to light up while they’re eating for two.

Ex-Smokers Are Not Just Healthier, They're Happier Too — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:23:51 +0000

If you’ve decided to greet the New Year with a resolution to quit smoking, you may be dreading the stress and jitters often associated with nicotine withdrawal. But take heart! A new study says you’ll be healthier and happier. A group of 1,500 study participants who’ve been smoke-free for three years said their overall quality [...]

Sorry Smokers, It's Better to Avoid Short Cuts When Quitting — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:11:30 +0000

While surveys consistently show that more than 3 out of 4 smokers would like to quit, only about 10 percent of those who try each year are successful.

Fortunately, new studies show one way to raise those numbers is to treat smoking as a chronic disease — like high blood pressure — for which long-term treatment is offered.

Oops! TV News Reporter Caught Smoking While Covering Fire [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:59:51 +0000

TV reporter Brad Woodward picked about the worst time possible to be caught taking a smoke break. The five-year veteran of KHOU news in Houston was happily puffing away when the anchors cut to his coverage of an oil fire. When Woodward realized he was live he flicked the cigarette away. To make matters worse, [...]

New Graphic Warning Labels To Cover Half of Cigarette Packs

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:49:59 +0000

Smokers are going to need a strong stomach if they want to continue their habit. That’s because starting in September of 2012 new FDA requirements will mandate that half of the area on every pack of cigarettes be covered by a graphic anti-smoking warning label. There will be nine different warning labels in all, each [...]