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US Navy submariners banned from smoking

Smoking has now been banned from submarines too says the US Navy. They plan to stock nicotine patches and gums on board to help the sailors quit the habit. This new policy will go into effect before December 31st this year, announced Vice Admiral. John J. Donnelly, commander of the Navy’s submarine forces on Thursday.

9 Apr 2010

Researchers find new genomic approach to identify smokers at risk of lung cancer

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine in collaboration with investigators at the University of Utah, have discovered a new approach for identifying smokers at the highest risk for developing lung cancer. The findings, which appear in the April 7th issue of Science Translational Medicine, will allow the researchers to use a genomic approach to prevent lung cancer in these individuals and to personalize cancer chemoprophylaxis and therapy.

8 Apr 2010

Women need to be educated on osteoporosis risk factors and treatment: Study

Underscoring what researchers call a serious global public health concern, results from a new study led by Columbia University Medical Center reveal that many women at an elevated level of risk for osteoporosis-associated fractures fail to perceive the implications of the risk factors.

8 Apr 2010

Researchers discover two genetic regions that influence birth weight

New research uncovers two genetic regions that influence birth weight. One of the regions is also associated with type 2 diabetes, which helps to explain why small babies have higher rates of diabetes in later life.

8 Apr 2010

$Women unaware of risk of dangerous osteoporosis fractures$

Women unaware of risk of dangerous osteoporosis fractures

Only one in three Australian women diagnosed with osteoporosis are aware they are at higher risk of sustaining debilitating bone fractures, according to a landmark international study published with input from University of Sydney researchers.

7 Apr 2010

Colo. gets federal approval for new patient fees to help fund Medicaid; Ga. Senate passes hospital tax

Denver Business Journal: "A federal agency has approved Colorado's plan to charge a per-patient fee to hospitals in order to expand Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus eligibility and insure more state residents. Gov. Bill Ritter's office said Thursday that it had received notice from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services that it had given its OK to the hospital provider fee. Receiving that approval means that the state can match each dollar collected by the fee with one from the federal government and double the amount it raises through the plan."

3 Apr 2010

Study highlights need for public education on osteoporosis risk factors and treatment

Underscoring what researchers call a serious international public health concern, results from the Global Longitudinal Study of Osteoporosis in Women (GLOW) showed that among women at an elevated level of risk for osteoporosis-associated fractures, there is a failure to perceive the implications of having important risk factors.

3 Apr 2010

Tel Aviv University researcher finds link between cigarette smoking and IQ

"Only dopes use dope," goes the memorable warning about drugs. Now a Tel Aviv University researcher cautions that the same goes for cigarettes.

2 Apr 2010

Cigarette filters contain pig’s blood

The next time you light up a cigarette you may be puffing on a filter which contains pig’s blood. A recent Dutch research found that pig hemoglobin was being used to make filters of cigarettes more effective in blocking harmful chemicals before they enter the smoker’s lungs.

1 Apr 2010

Lorillard Tobacco issues statement on FDA's TPSAC public meeting

Lorillard Tobacco Company today issued the following statement regarding the Food and Drug Administration's Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee which is holding its first public meeting this week.

31 Mar 2010

Ukraine uses EDAPS Tax Stamp System to control illicit sales of tobacco products

The most recent edition of the authoritative Tobacco Atlas, released by the American Cancer Society and World Lung Foundation, ranks nations on their success in combating illegal sales of cigarettes and tobacco products.

31 Mar 2010

Daily Nation examines fundraising efforts in Kenya to support patients living with HIV/AIDS

The Daily Nation examines efforts underway in Kenya to raise money for patients living with HIV/AIDS who are in need antiretroviral (ARV) therapy.

31 Mar 2010

GPC5 gene associated with lung cancer in 'never-smokers'

US scientists have identified a gene that may be responsible for a proportion of lung cancer cases among people who have never smoked.

26 Mar 2010

300,000 extra GP visits for children due to passive smoking - time to make cars and homes smoke free

Doctors have urged an immediate review of the anti-smoking laws in light of such alarming facts. They want a ban on smoking in public places and cars.

25 Mar 2010

E Cigarettes Choice to release limited edition of SS Choice STEALTH E-cigarette

E Cigarettes Choice announced today that they will release a limited edition of the SS Choice No.7 STEALTH, which they originally designed for the military. The STEALTH E-cigarette (Military Version) design was released to soldiers last summer and has been battle tested in Iraq and Afghanistan with overwhelming success.

23 Mar 2010

5% increase in tobacco taxation needed to account for high cost of smoking to society

A leading think tank has recommended a five per cent rise in tobacco taxation in the next Budget to reflect the high cost of smoking to society.

23 Mar 2010

Heavy drinkers more likely to have adverse health-related practices

Women and men who engage in frequent heavy drinking report significantly worse health-related practices, according to a Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research study in the journal Addiction Research & Theory.

23 Mar 2010

Smoking scenes in movies prompt young adult smokers to smoke immediately

A new and groundbreaking study to be published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine next week shows that young adult smokers will light up immediately after watching smoking in movies. The study is the first of its kind to directly link smoking scenes in movies to actual and immediate smoking behavior.

23 Mar 2010

FDA's new rule prohibits sale of cigarettes to children

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule containing a broad set of federal requirements designed to significantly curb access to and the appeal of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products to children and adolescents in the United States. Published March 19, 2010, the new rule becomes effective June 22, 2010, and has the force and effect of law.

22 Mar 2010

FDA to have greater tobacco and cigarette control

Starting Tuesday, June 22 the Food and Drug Administration will have far greater control over how tobacco and cigarettes are marketed, distributed and sold. The announcement on Thursday, March 18 was made by Kathleen Sebelius, the US Health and Human Services Secretary.

22 Mar 2010