Health News Archives

Fewer College Kids Smoking, But Industry Tactics a Threat
Tobacco firms spend $1M a day sponsoring campus events, giveaways, lung association says

Home Smoking Ban Keeps Teens From Lighting Up
But parental behavior remains strong influence on kids' attitudes, study says

Tobacco Marketing Promotes Youth Cigarette Use
But landmark report also says mass media anti-tobacco campaigns work, too

Smoke-Free Policies Prove Effective
They not only cut secondhand exposure but also helped current users cut back, study finds

Decline in Cigarette Sales Offset by Use of Alternative Products
Low taxes on substitute tobacco items keep addiction affordable, study says

Waterpipe Smoking in Colleges Could Become Public Health Problem
They contain same toxins as cigarettes, but users think they're safer, study finds

Smoking in Movies Linked to Kids Lighting Up
Many youth-rated films show smoking scenes, study says, and that early exposure influences young people to start the habit

Smoke-Free Workplace Laws, Cigarette Taxes on the Rise
But more needs to be done on federal, state levels to combat tobacco use, report says

Health Tip: Quitting Smoking Has Immediate Benefits
Within hours, health improves

Smoking in Movies May Put Teens at Risk
Silver screen cues tend to reinforce positive associations with the habit, study says