Safe to quit smoking before surgery, anytime

March 20, 2011

Safe to quit smoking before surgery, anytime
Despite earlier concerns, quitting smoking in the few weeks before a surgery doesn’t seem risky for patients, according to a new study.

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Park smoking ban smells funny

March 19, 2011

Park smoking ban smells funny
I’m not a cigarette smoker, but what public safety purpose is achieved by banning cigarette smoking in New York City parks while actively soliciting hundreds of food-vending carts and trucks to set up in the exact same parks, many of which are using toxic fuel for cooking and are running their diesel engines 10 hours a day?

Read more on Gay City News

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Smoking ban for Florida prisoners begins in six months

March 17, 2011

Smoking ban for Florida prisoners begins in six months
Cigarettes will be considered contraband, and prisoners caught smoking will face possible discipline including no visitation and loss of gain time.

Read more on The Tampa Tribune

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Smoking in bed cause of apartment fire

March 15, 2011

Smoking in bed cause of apartment fire
A Beloit man smoking in bed was the cause of a fire at the Scoville Center Apartment complex early Saturday morning.

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Dani Garavelli: Five years on, just what has the smoking ban really achieved and are we seeing a backlash?

March 13, 2011

Dani Garavelli: Five years on, just what has the smoking ban really achieved and are we seeing a backlash?
WHEN the idea of a smoking ban in public places was first mooted in Scotland there were apocalyptic warnings from the tobacco industry: it was claimed the move – an assault o

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Ban on smoking in bars put off for another time

March 11, 2011

Ban on smoking in bars put off for another time
State Rep. Tracy Steele, D-North Little Rock, will back off his plan to pursue a statewide ban on smoking in bars because of a lastminute request by the group lobbying for the ban, he said Tuesday.

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Government to unveil smoking curbs

March 9, 2011

Government to unveil smoking curbs
The Government is expected to unveil proposals that will force tobacco companies to sell cigarettes in plain, unbranded packaging. Under the guidelines, packets will lose their logos, graphics and distinctive colours, leaving health warnings as the most noticeable marking.

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Smoking, couch-potato lifestyles boost cancer risks

March 7, 2011

Smoking, couch-potato lifestyles boost cancer risks
PARIS: Two studies released on Wednesday highlighted the risks and benefits of lifestyle choices in combating cancer, showing the dangers of smoking for post-menopausal women and exercise’s protective effect on the bowel.

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Eastday-Traders flouting smoking ban end up behind bars

March 5, 2011

Eastday-Traders flouting smoking ban end up behind bars
TRADERS caught smoking inside Shanghai’s famous Qipu Road Garment Market ended up spending time behind bars, as authorities get tough on fire hazards.

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Ban shisha smoking

March 3, 2011

Ban shisha smoking
From Dr NAZELI HAMZAH, President, Malaysian Association for Adolescent Health, Kota Bar.

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