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• Anti-Smoking Drugs Get FDA 'Black-Box' Warning
  Reports link Chantix and Zyban to risk of psychiatric side effects, including suicidal thoughts
• Online Genetic Testing Appears to Have Benefits
  Lung cancer assessment allays some concerns about how patients interpret results, researchers say
• Smoking May Trigger Brain Damage
  Compound in tobacco causes attack on healthy cells, study finds
• Obama Signs Tough New Anti-Smoking Law
  FDA gets the authority to regulate tobacco manufacturing and marketing
• State Tobacco Control a Mixed Bag
  Though there has been progress, the challenges continue, experts say
• Tobacco Control Bill Heads to White House as Health Groups Cheer
  Legislation to let FDA regulate tobacco manufacturing and marketing called long overdue
• Nicotine May Help Spur 'Prediabetes'
  Toxin ups cortisol levels, encourages insulin resistance, study finds
• Know Your Odds for Heart Failure
  Lifestyle plays key role, study confirms, and a new 'calculator' helps gauge risk
• Exercise, Education Keep You Sharp in Old Age
  Study finds healthy, active lifestyle stems mental decline
• Americans Score Low on Healthy Lifestyle
  Too many rely on drugs to fix what healthy living would cure, researcher says
• To Quit Smoking, Try Logging On
  Computer- and Web-based programs may help smokers stop, study finds
• Healthier Lifestyle Can Cut COPD Symptoms
  Diet, exercise and smoking cessation counseling also proved cost-effective, study finds
• Weight-Loss Gene May Keep Smokers Thinner
  Increases in a protein likely cause, but study doesn't provide direct proof
• Health Tip: Kicking the Habit
  Suggestions to combat nicotine cravings
• Tough Laws, Higher Prices Mean Fewer Kids Smoke
  Study finds that enforcing existing laws cuts rate by 21 percent
• Doctors Urged to Get Aggressive to Help Smokers
  Multiple approaches are found to boost success of people trying to quit
• Smoking Ups Infection Risk for Lung Disease Patients
  It lowers immune system's defense to bacteria that threaten those with COPD, study says
• Researchers Profile the 'Light' Smoker
  They're younger, more often black or Hispanic, report finds
• Nicotine Replacement May Help Smokers Quit Gradually
  But products' use in U.S. to help people cut back remains controversial
• Many Smokers Don't Tell Docs About Their Habit
  And more than half aren't worrying about their health, survey finds
• Newly Pregnant Smokers Have a 15-Week Window to Quit
  Study shows those who do drop risk of premature birth, smaller babies
• Genes May Boost Harm to Kids From Secondhand Smoke
  Certain variants weaken lungs' defenses against free radicals, researchers say
• Swallowing-Breathing Dysfunction Worsens Lung Disorder
  Timing of each altered in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, study finds
• High Blood Fat Levels Common in Americans
  And those fats, called triglycerides, may contribute to heart risk, study says
• Smoking Isn't Falling as Fast as Officials Hoped: Report
  CDC says more emphasis needed on tobacco-control programs
• Genes May Decide Which Smokers Get Lung Disease
  Certain DNA could encourage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, research shows
• Men Who Get Active in Midlife Live Longer
  Effect of adding exercise equals that of stopping smoking, experts say
• Second Stroke Prevention Efforts Found Wanting
  Many patients not getting services they need to prevent another attack, researchers say
• More Teen Boys Are Using Smokeless Tobacco, Survey Finds
  But expert warns that it's not a safe alternative to cigarette smoking
• Teens From Smoke-Free Homes Carry on Tradition
  Youths prefer living quarters without puffers once they move on, study finds
• Experts Call for FDA Regulation of Tobacco Products
  2-year project also urges higher cigarette taxes, more oversight of advertising claims
• Watching R-Rated Movies Boosts Kids' Smoking Risk
  The finding could point to a general parental permissiveness, researchers say
• Obesity, Lack of Insurance Take Toll on Young Americans
  CDC annual report on nation's health focuses on those aged 18 to 29
• Social Class, Gender Won't Shield Smokers from Harm
  Study finds affluent professionals, women had no survival advantage over others
• Health Groups Slam Tobacco Marketing to Women
  Attempts to make smoking more feminine, fashionable should be curbed, they say
• Secondhand Smoke Linked to Dementia
  Exposure may increase risk by 44%, researchers say
• Smokeless Tobacco May Not Help Smokers Quit
  Success in Sweden doesn't transfer to U.S., study finds
• Tobacco Companies Targeting Teens, Study Says
  Marketing aims to get them to smoke and choose certain brands, experts note
• Promise of Cash Prompts Smokers to Quit
  Financial incentives tripled rates of cessation, study found
• Smokers Will Stop for Their Pet's Sake
  Survey discovers nearly 1 in 3 will do so for Fido, if not for themselves
• Disease Diagnosis Can Spur Change in Lifestyle
  Study found smokers, obese more likely to change when given bad news about health
• Smoking-Low Birth Weight Link Explained in Part
  Tobacco use narrows blood vessels to fetus, study finds
• Health Tip: Smoking and Diabetes
  How lighting up can worsen your health
• Heavy Smoking as Teenager Might Add Pounds Later
  Study finds an association, but some experts are skeptical
• Low-Cost Strategies to Maintain Health in Hard Times
  Staying fit doesn't have to break the bank, experts say
• Menthol Cigarettes the Most Addictive
  These smokers find it much harder to quit, study finds
• U.S. Flunks on Tobacco Control Report Card
  Lung Association report says feds and most states neglect preventing tobacco-caused illness
• Photos of Smokers Trigger Brain Reaction in Those Trying to Quit
  Imaging study shows why cigarettes are so hard to abandon
• Family History of Aneurysm Raises Stroke Risk for Smokers
  They're 6 times likely to suffer bleeding stroke, study finds
• Kick the Habit
  American Lung Association offers seven helpful tips for quitting smoking
• Resolving to Break an Addictive Habit?
  5 key steps might make it easier to start 2009 with less dependency
• Lung Cancer: Still the Biggest Cancer Killer, by Far
  While researchers make advances, quitting smoking remains your best bet
• Drug Shields Mice From Emphysema
  Experimental approach seemed to protect the animals from smoke's harmful effects, researchers say
• Not All Dementia Is Called Alzheimer's
  Vascular cognitive impairment impedes ability to organize thoughts, but it is preventable
• Quitting Smoking Tougher on Women
  If pounds add up, some get nervous and start puffing again, study says
• Almost Half of Kids Still Exposed to Secondhand Smoke
  Survey says that despite progress, more is needed to clean up air in homes, cars
• Health Tip: Using a Nicotine Patch
  To help kick the smoking habit
• Smoking Ups Colon Cancer Risk
  Most significant effect was seen after 30 years of smoking, researchers say
• Stress Triggers Heart-Damaging Behavior
  Study found the dynamic raised cardiovascular risks by 50%
• Secondhand Smoke Boosts Asthmatic Boys' Behavior Woes
  Nicotine could alter youngsters' nervous systems, researchers say
• TV, Internet Causing Kids Harm: Report
  Media in general is boosting rates of obesity, other woes, experts say
• Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span
  November is lung cancer awareness month, and doctors urge everyone to kick the habit
• Fewer than 1 in 10 Nurses Now Smoke
  That's a steep decline, but the numbers are still troubling, researchers say
• Molecular Switch in Brain May End Smokers' Cravings
  A key receptor cuts the urge for nicotine, rat study suggests
• Smokeout '08: The Perfect Time to Quit
  American Cancer Society urges people to stop for a day, then for life
• Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks
  More carotid artery thickening in these young adults points to danger, study finds
• Genetic Trait Could Predict Lung Cancer
  But research is preliminary, scientists stress
• Smoking, Drinking Raise Risks of Esophagus, Stomach Cancer
  Certain of these tumors are rising in incidence, experts note
• Stay Upbeat, Exercise to Help Prevent Cancer in Old Age
  Risk factors study found little link between drinking and malignancies
• Smoking May Harm the Egg, Embryo
  Study in mice points to real damage, scientists say
• Lung Cancer Patients Get Blamed for Their Disease
  Survey finds nearly two-thirds of Americans believe so, even though most victims don't smoke at diagnosis
• States Should Fund Quit-Smoking Treatments: Experts
  Every former smoker saves $20,000 in health costs, American Lung Association reports
• U.S. Won't Meet 2010 No-Smoking Goals
  Almost 20% of adults smoked last year, far short of government objective of 12%, CDC says
• U.S. Gets a 'D' for Preterm Birth Rates
  March of Dimes says 18 states plus Puerto Rico and District of Columbia get failing grades
• Smoking Coupled With Obesity Raises Death Risk
  Two factors increase risk 8-fold, researchers say
• Workplace Health Programs Effective Interventions
  Study shows help with diet, tobacco use boosted employees' overall fitness
• Today's Smokers More Addicted to Nicotine
  The less-hooked may have already quit, leaving 'hard-core' group behind, experts say
• Doctors Lack Smoking Cessation Training
  Study finds most get less than 5 hours instruction, likely affecting patients' quit rates
• Struggling With Alcohol? Better Quit Smoking, Too
  Studies suggest it may be best to kick both habits at once
• U.S. Urged to Renew the War on Cancer
  Leadership has to come from White House to offset growing complacency, presidential panel says
• Health Tip: Quit Smoking During Pregnancy
  Advice on how to stop
• Occasional Smoking Still Does Damage
  Study finds that less than a pack a week can impair arteries
• Nicotine May Spur Breast Cancer's Spread
  Early study suggests it pushes cells to migrate to distant sites
• Smoking Makes You Old Before Your Time
  It even affects quality of life in those who quit, Finnish study reports.
• Women Smokers Prone to Dangerous Blood Vessel Condition
  Risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm is 8 times higher than in nonsmokers, study says
• Gene Variations, Secondhand Smoke Linked to Early Asthma
  The combination nearly tripled the risk for children under 4, study found
• Study Suggests Red Wine May Protect Against Lung Cancer
  But authors say research, which focused on men, doesn't mean it's OK to smoke
• Spiriva Safe, Effective for COPD Patients
  However, treatment does not slow disease progression, researchers say
• Healthy Lifestyle Boosts Women's Longevity
  Good living can reduce the risk of dying from heart disease and cancer, study shows
• Study Probes Why Smokers Find It Hard to Quit
  When not in a state of craving, they may underestimate intensity of future urge to light up
• Lung Cancer Rates Among Nonsmokers Not on the Rise
  International study debunks some commonly held beliefs about this type of cancer
• Tobacco Marketing Promotes Youth Cigarette Use
  But landmark report also says mass media anti-tobacco campaigns work, too
• Stroke Risk in Women Smokers Goes Up by Each Cigarette
  There's a nine-fold increase for two packs a day, study finds
• Stroke Risk Plummets With Healthy Lifestyle
  Quitting smoking, eating properly and exercising protects your brain, study finds
• Blood-Thinner Plavix Works Harder in Smokers
  But the finding certainly isn't any reason to start or continue smoking, researchers say
• Public Smoking Bans Work Across the Board
  Study finds hospital admissions for acute coronary syndrome down for smokers, nonsmokers
• Secondhand Smoke Raises Stroke Risk for Spouses
  But researchers note risk dissipates quickly once smoking spouse quits
• Family Meals Can Help Teen Girls Avoid Drugs, Alcohol
  But the study didn't find a similar effect on boys
• Access Is Key to Kids' Decision to Smoke
  Smoking friends or stores selling cigarettes make the habit more likely, study finds
• Many Recovering Alcoholics Depend on Coffee, Cigarettes
  But smoking may increase the likelihood of relapse, expert says
• Gene Mutation Puts Some Kids at Risk for Tobacco Addiction
  Having 2 copies of variant, puffing before age 17 boosted odds for being heavy smoker
• Big Tobacco Lures Young Smokers With Menthol Cigarettes: Study
  Researchers say industry manipulates the ingredient to recruit new generation of users
• Healthier Lifestyles Would Lengthen American Lives
  Major study suggests slimming down, quitting smoking would boost average life span by 1.3 years
• Smokeless Tobacco Products Do Raise Cancer Risk
  Snuff, chew shouldn't be viewed as a safe alternative to smoking, experts say
• Smoke-Free Policies Prove Effective
  They not only cut secondhand exposure but also helped current users cut back, study finds
• Population-Based Strategy Urged to Cut U.S. Obesity Rate
  Heart association seeks policy, social changes that boost healthier eating, exercise
• Women Get Lung Cancer From Smoking at Same Rates as Men
  Health experts had debated whether women were more vulnerable to the disease
• Researchers Update Risk-of-Death Charts
  Authors hope it will encourage disease/prevention efforts
• Decline in Cigarette Sales Offset by Use of Alternative Products
  Low taxes on substitute tobacco items keep addiction affordable, study says
• Smoking Tied to Memory Loss in Middle Age
  But experts say the findings don't account for overall health factors and intelligence
• Genes May Play Role in Quitting Smoking
  People respond to different treatments based on their genetic make-up, study says
• Smokers With Colon Cancer Face High Recurrence Risk
  The earlier in life a patient started, the greater the risk, study finds
• Secondhand Smoke Leaves Kids Prone to Severe Infections
  And those infections force many children to be hospitalized, study finds
• Smokers Quit in Droves, Not Isolation
  Healthy behavior has cascade effect, but trend marginalizes those who keep smoking
• Minneapolis Tops List of Heart-Friendly Cities for Women
  Nashville, St. Louis, and Detroit bring up the rear, survey says
• Waterpipe Smoking in Colleges Could Become Public Health Problem
  They contain same toxins as cigarettes, but users think they're safer, study finds
• Women Who Quit Smoking Lower Heart Risks Quickly
  Study saw significant declines in several death risks within 5 years of stopping
• Health Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?
  Suggestions to stay smoke-free and healthy
• Training Student Leaders Cuts Peers' Smoking Rates
  U.K. study finds overall 25% drop in those who take up the habit
• Secondhand Smoke Blocks Artery Repair
  Toxins' effect on heart health may be worse than thought, study suggests
• Factors in Cancer Death Rates Stay Stagnant
  Efforts that fueled recent declines have hit a plateau, report says
• Better-Educated Smokers More Likely to Quit After Seeing Ads
  Study finds 65% with college degree made attempt, but economic status also plays role
• Gene Variants Linked to Lung Cancer Identified
  Whether they affect smoking behavior and cancer incidence not clear yet, expert says
• Head and Neck Cancer Outcomes a Mixed Bag
  Study finds quality of life suffers, but mental acuity may actually improve
• Secondhand Smoke Hikes Tots' Risk of Heart Disease
  Younger children are more affected than teens, a new study finds
• Physicians Say They Need More Sleep
  Work schedules a culprit, and docs use more caffeine than patients, too
• Double Lung Transplant Better for Younger COPD Patients
  Study finds those under 60 survived longer than people who had single surgery
• Scientists Find Cancer Culprits in Cigarette Smoke
  Hydrogen peroxide and other oxidants cause lung cells to become malignant
• Earlier Colon Cancer Screens Urged for Smokers
  Study finds tobacco users diagnosed almost 7 years earlier than nonsmokers
• HEPA Filters May Improve Cardiovascular Health
  Danish researchers find reducing air particulates for just 2 days helped small blood vessels
• Older Smokers More Likely to Deny Habit
  Findings challenge validity of self-reported tobacco use in research, care
• Acute Coronary Events Drop After Italy's Public Smoking Ban
  Analysis shows young people in low socioeconomic areas had greatest reduction
• Quitting Marijuana Just as Hard as Quitting Cigarettes
  Study found smokers experienced irritability, anger and sleep disturbances
• Smokers Sleep Less Soundly
  They're 4 times more likely than nonsmokers to report lack of restful slumber, study says
• 1 in 3 Hit Songs Mentions Substance Abuse, Smoking
  Rap music especially prone to these types of lyrics, survey finds
• Quit-Smoking Drug May Raise Suicide Risk
  FDA asks maker of Chantix to revise warning on product label
• Secondhand Smoke Worsens Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
  No safe level for sufferers, especially those with genetic variant, study says
• Smoking Worsens Prognosis for IPF Patients
  Study tackles anomaly that current puffers live longer with untreatable lung disease
• 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
• 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
• Small Lifestyle Changes Can Boost Longevity
  Not smoking, exercising, moderate drinking, eating veggies could add 14 years, study says
• Hookah Smoking as Tough on Lungs as Cigarettes
  Study finds one-hour session produces as much carbon monoxide as a pack of smokes
• Men Who Smoke Prone to Impotence
  The greater the number of cigarettes smoked, the greater the risk, studies find
• Chronic Coughs Need a Doctor's Attention
  Persistent respiratory distress is the body's way of saying, 'Help!'
• Sunlight Helps Put Lung Cancer in the Shade
  The more rays people caught, the less prone they were to get the disease, study found
• Anti-Cholesterol Drugs Help Prevent Lung Decline
  Statins might fight deadly pulmonary disease, experts say
• Rat Study Gets at Root of Nicotine Addiction
  Blocking a brain cell receptor might help smokers quit, researchers say
• Congress Starts Hearings on FDA's Control of Tobacco
  Some call it a boon for Americans' health, others disagree
• Obesity Driving Rising U.S. Health Costs
  Americans outspend Europeans when it comes to chronic disease care, study finds
• First Puff Can Turn Kids Into Smokers: Study
  Research suggests that, for some, addiction grabs hold quickly
• Accordions Breathe Easier Since Smoking Ban
  And that's good news for the pub musicians who play them, Irish researchers say
• Stop-Smoking Therapies Have Benefits, Risks for Pregnant Women
  They boost the quit rate but raise odds of premature birth, experts note
• Hushed Genes Might Mean Higher Lung Cancer Risk
  The suppression of certain DNA predicts malignancy, study finds
• Experts Publish New Lung Disease Guidelines
  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder is widespread but can be prevented
• Experts Offer Tips on Lung Cancer Prevention
  Supplements won't help lower risk, and neither will CT scans, guide says
• Smokers More Likely to Develop Dementia
  Tobacco users had a 50% higher risk for Alzheimer's, Dutch study finds
• Nicotine in Breast Milk Shortens Baby's Naptime
  Study finds a 37% reduction in total sleep when moms smoked before feeding
• Prevalence of COPD Greater Than Thought
  Smoking, air pollution, aging are main causes of spread worldwide, study says
• School, Church Activities May Help Curb Youth Smoking
  Kids less likely to light up if postive values are stressed, study suggests
• Healthy Lifestyle Key To Cancer Prevention
  Obesity, tobacco cause half of all cancers, presidential panel says
• Quitting on Impulse May Be Smokers' Best Bet
  Unplanned attempts have high success rates, research finds
• Cigarette Additives May Make It Tougher to Quit
  More than 100 are deemed potentially harmful, study says
• U.S. Fibrotic Lung Disease Rates Rising
  Men get pulmonary fibrosis more often, but it's becoming more lethal in women, study finds
• Smoking During Pregnancy Boosts Baby's Blood Pressure
  And that rise might continue until later in life, experts say
• Congress Readies Bill to Give FDA Tobacco Oversight
  Critics and supporters debate the pluses and minuses of the legislation
• Steps Prior to Pregnancy Can Protect Baby
  Eat right and cut out smoking, drinking to boost fetal health, experts say
• Cigarette Smoking May Lower Parkinson's Risk
  Tobacco products conferred some protection, although not for those over 75, study says
• Convenience Stores Most Likely to Sell Cigarettes to Kids
  Those sales are even more frequent when clerks are under 18, study finds
• Smoking May Impede Alcoholism Recovery
  Nonsmokers did better as they attempted to stop drinking, study found
• TV Program Tripled Calls to Smoking Quitline
  Huge response after series following newsman Peter Jennings' death from lung cancer, study finds
• Smokers Toxic to Bar, Restaurant Workers
  Urine tests show how quickly carcinogen levels can rise
• Smoking, Sleeplessness Tough on Oral Health
  Getting more shut-eye and quitting cigarettes improves gums, study shows
• Rheumatoid Illness, Smoking Can Harm Heart's Aorta
  And that can increase risks for aneurysm and heart attack, experts warn
• FDA Should Regulate Tobacco: Report
  U.S. Institute of Medicine panel calls for tough new policies against smoking
• Number of Smoke-Free Households on the Increase
  CDC report found the proportion went from 43% in 1993 to 72% in 2003
• Health Tip: 'Light' Cigarettes Aren't Safer
  Lower tar and nicotine numbers are misleading, National Cancer Institute says
• Indoor Smoking Bans Kick Carcinogens to the Curb
  They're creating unhealthy 'smoke zones' on sidewalks, study finds
• Drug Slows Lung Decline in COPD Patients
  Researchers say finding adds new treatment tool to management of pulmonary disease
• Many Americans Confused About Cancer: Survey
  1 in 4 think there's not much you can do to prevent it
• Secondhand Smoke Harms Underweight Babies
  They suffer more when young from wheezing, infections, study finds
• Fruit, Vegetable-Rich Diet Halves Lung Disease Risk
  But eating right is no green light to smoke, experts say
• 'Light' Cigarettes Take Heavy Toll on Blood Flow
  Smoking them constricts vessels just as much as regular brands, study finds
• Retail Tobacco Ads Boost Likelihood of Teens' Smoking
  Price cuts, promotions lure casual users into regular puffing, study finds
• U.S. Kids Have Watched Stars Smoking Billions of Times
  Brad Pitt, Lord of the Rings lead offenders, study finds
• Secondhand Smoke Boosts Risk for Alzheimer's
  Dementia 30% more common in those with long exposures, researchers say
• Scientists Spot Mechanism Behind Lung Cancer Drug Resistance
  Adding another medication can solve the problem, researchers say
• Ireland's Smoking Ban Cut Pub Toxins Dramatically
  Study found pollutants reduced 83%, secondhand smoke exposure by 99 percent
• Early Life Factors May Boost Breast Cancer Risk
  Birth size, smoking, race may all play role in DNA changes that increase odds of disease
• Teens' 'Competence Skills' Key to Avoiding Drug Abuse: Study
  Strong self-image, ability to say 'no' deciding factors in resisting peer pressure
• Some Foods Take Taste Out of Cigarettes
  Finding could lead to a diet to help smokers quit, researcher says
• Coffee Lovers, Smokers at Lower Parkinson's Risk
  Family study supports a link, although reasons behind it remain unclear
• Genes May Help Some Quit Smoking
  Certain DNA is linked to better results, study finds
• Job Performance Can Go Up in Smoke
  Smoking employees take more sick leave, perform more poorly, studies find
• Quitting Smoking Rejuvenates Arteries
  10 years after last cigarette, vessels regain lost flexibility, study finds
• Stress, Obesity Taking Toll on Latin Americans' Health
  Changes in diet, society are boosting heart disease risk, study finds
• Most American Seniors Live With Chronic Disease
  More needs to be done to encourage exercise, healthy eating, CDC report says
• R-Rated Movies May Boost Teens' Smoking Rates
  But the phenomenon was seen only in white teens, not blacks, researchers say
• CT Scans May Not Lower Lung Cancer Death Rate
  New findings are at odds with those of an earlier trial, however
• Mom's Smoking Raises Kids' Adult Heart Risk
  And Dad's secondhand smoke can cause long-term trouble, too, study finds
• Exercise Helps Slow Smokers' Lung Function Decline
  Activity levels tied to 21% drop in new cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• More Teens Are Saying, 'Have a Cigar'
  They're getting the message about cigarette dangers but not 'stogies', research finds
• Long-Term Marijuana Use May Impair Lung Function
  Data shows wheezing and phlegm similar to that of cigarette smokers
• Brain Changes Persist Long After Smokers Quit
  Autopsy study finds high levels of addiction-linked enzymes in former smokers' brains
• 'Great American Health Challenge:' Beat Cancer
  American Cancer Society wants to help you cut your risk for the disease
• Experts Devise New Women's Heart Risk Predictor
  It will help more women get the help they need sooner, cardiologists say
• Secondhand Smoke Poses Heart Disease Risk
  Study finds warnings signs in blood of those exposed to smoke
• Aging Population Is Boosting Europe's Cancer Rate: Study
  Antismoking campaigns and other efforts can slow the trend, experts say
• U.S. Cigarette Pack Warnings Ineffective: Study
  Last updated in 1984, pack labels need larger type, graphic images to dissuade consumers
• Brain Region That Fuels Addiction Found
  Study reveals that those with damage to the insula quit smoking easily
• Some Programs Can Keep Kids From Smoking
  Study finds family-based initiatives often work
• Taking the Hype Out of Hypnotherapy
  It can ease pain, anxiety and addiction, but beware of false claims
• Campaign to Heighten Awareness of Lung Disease
  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is America's fourth largest killer
• Big Tobacco Boosting Nicotine in Cigarettes: Study
  Consumers have been unaware of the trend, researchers say
• Smoking May Play Role in Knee Osteoarthritis
  Study suggests men, in particular, face cartilage loss, more severe pain
• Lifestyle, Genes Join to Boost Risk for Blindness in Elderly
  Smoking, obesity among modifiable factors linked to age-related macular degeneration
• Smoke-Free Workplace Laws, Cigarette Taxes on the Rise
  But 34 states aren't spending enough on smoking-cessation programs, report says
• Health Tip: When Your Teen Wants to Light Up
  Suggestions to help change her mind
• 'Smoker's Cough' Strong Predictor of Lung Disease
  It boosts risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, study finds
• Reduced Smoking May Lead to Unexpected Quitting
  Bucking notion that an abrupt halt is the only way, study finds cutting back helps
• Teens Who Smoke, Drink Alone at Higher Risk
  Solitary use predicts future troubles, study finds
• Study Identifies Key Gene in Nicotine's Reward Effect
  Changes in dopamine system signaling result in long-lasting effects on brain
• Ads Are Selling U.S. Kids Poor Health: Experts
  TV, print, Web ads push bad food, alcohol and cigarettes, pediatrics group warns
• Movie, TV Smoking Doubles Kids' Chances of Lighting Up
  Study finding underscores need to have FDA regulate sale and marketing of tobacco products, expert says
• Pregnant Smokers May 'Prime' Their Kids to Smoke
  Their children had triple the risk of smoking at 14, study found
• Smoking May Boost Problem Drinking in Teens
  Nicotine could put young brains on track for alcoholism, study suggests
• Smoking Upsets Pleasure/Pain Neurochemistry
  But quitting restores levels to normal, researchers report
• Cutting Back on Smoking Won't Cut Death Risk
  Quitting is the only real route to health, study finds
• Big Tobacco Downplays Smoking-Cancer Link When Sued
  Companies admit products cause disease -- just not in those who sue them, study finds
• Smoking Puts Brakes on Joint Injury Repair
  Cigarette toxins interfere with cartilage cell growth, study finds
• Aspirin May Cut Head and Neck Cancer Risk
  The longer the use, the bigger the benefit, study found
• Using Nicotine Patch Before Quit Date Ups Success
  Strategy doubles the odds of staying smoke-free, studies find
• Secondhand Smoke Speeds Lung Decline
  Wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath arrive quicker, study finds
• Smoking, High HPV Levels Could Spell Cervical Cancer
  Study finds two factors boost risk of precancerous lesions
• Smoking Quadruples Kids' Asthma Risk
  Even short-term smoking boosts the odds, researchers add
• Thursday Marks 30th 'Great American Smokeout'
  There's no better time to quit than right now, experts say
• Smoking While Pregnant Boosts Baby's Heart Defect Risk
  Secondhand smoke raised the odds, too, study found
• Smoking Linked to Cognitive Decline in Heart Patients
  Even those who gave it up decades ago had more problems after heart surgery
• Smoking's Effects on Uterus Harm Fertility
  The habit was already known to impede ovarian function, experts note
• Smoking Worsens Prostate Cancer Therapy Side Effects
  Smoking patients had higher rates of gastrointestinal troubles, study found
• Kids' Smoking, Drinking Linked to R-Rated Movies
  Most parents want to restrict children's viewing but don't succeed, researchers say
• Big Tobacco's Anti-Smoking Ads Boost Teen Smoking
  In study, kids thought cigarettes were less harmful after viewing ads
• Drop in Adult Smoking Rate Stalls
  U.S. officials cite lack of spending on smoking-cessation programs as a reason
• Nicotine Replacement Therapy May Hurt Critically Ill
  Remedy exposes smokers in intensive care to a higher risk of death
• Lung Tests Can Help Smokers Quit
  Especially when they're backed up by phone counseling, study finds
• Statins Good for Smokers' Lungs
  But they're no substitute for quitting smoking, researchers add
• Artificial Lung Valve Could Aid Emphysema Paitients
  Device could help some avoid surgery, experts say
• Smoking and Driving Never Mix
  Even with windows open, kids breathe in secondhand smoke, study found
• One in Four Smokers Will Get Lung Disease
  Study finds COPD incidence much higher than previously believed
• Lung Cancer Can Run in the Family
  Having a close relative with the disease almost doubles the odds, study finds
• Corticosteroids Fight Chronic Lung Disease
  The drugs cut patients' death risk by 25 percent, study found
• Movie Trailers Expose Youth to Tobacco Abuse
  Film, TV execs urged to refuse advertisements glorifying smoking
• COPD More Deadly for Women
  They typically don't survive as long as male patients, study finds
• Nicotine Withdrawal Occurs in Just 30 Minutes
  Edgy symptoms appear faster than many thought, researchers say
• Health Tip: Keep Children From Secondhand Smoke
  It can damage their lungs
• Bad Habits May Run in the Family
  Kids of smokers, drinkers especially prone to these behaviors, study finds
• Study Reveals Smoking's Link to Breast Cancer
  Carcinogens weaken cells' ability to repair DNA, researchers say
• Any Tobacco Use Raises Heart Attack Risk
  That includes smoking, chewing and secondhand exposures, study finds
• More Evidence Chantix Helps Smokers Quit
  Two studies show the new drug works over the long term
• Women Smokers at Greater Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Study finds lighting up doubles odds among those without genetic risk
• Nicotine Patch Use During Pregnancy May Put Baby at Risk
  In rat study, exposure to the chemical boosted odds for hearing trouble
• Immigrants Healthier Than Native New Yorkers
  But poor access to care means newcomers' health soon suffers, report finds
• Nicotine May Help Spur Lung Cancer
  Finding puts patients' use of nicotine patches, gum in doubt
• Asthmatics' Lungs Get Quick Boost From Quitting Smoking
  Breathing capacity improves 15 percent in just two months, study finds
• Women More Prone to 'Stress Eating' Than Men
  But anxiety drives all to sugary, fatty foods, study finds
• Smoking in Pregnancy May Cause Behavioral Troubles in Offspring
  Those problems may intensify as child grows older, researchers add
• Smoking Linked to Higher Death Rate Among Poorer Men
  Quitting could reduce gap in mortality rates between rich and poor, study says
• Healthy Lifestyle Cuts Women's Stroke Risk
  Large, 10-year study shows big benefit to exercise and healthy diet
• Women Run Greater Risk of Lung Cancer
  But men are more likely to die from the disease, study finds
• U.S. Women Uninformed About Lung Cancer
  Survey shows most don't know it's the No. 1 cancer killer
• Smoking Boosts Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  Conversely, consuming fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids protects against the vision disease, study says
• Quitting Smoking Boosts Weight By 21 Pounds
  That's nearly double the average gain previously reported, researchers say
• Five Steps Help Men Live Longer
  Exercise, healthy diet, no smoking, staying trim and moderate drinking are key, study finds
• New Drug Helps Smokers Quit and Stay Quit
  But experts say Chantix is no 'magic bullet'
• Women, Men May Start Smoking for Different Reasons
  But genetics is probably to blame for difficulties in quitting, study shows
• Secondhand Smoke a Threat to All, Surgeon General Warns
  It increases risk of heart disease, lung cancer and SIDS, report finds
• Extra Wrinkles a Bad Sign for Smokers
  They may point to a heightened risk for lung disease, study suggests
• Culture Helps Keep Asian-Americans From Quitting Smoking
  Study found cigarettes deeply embedded in immigrants' way of life
• Doctors Must Help COPD Patients Quit Smoking
  Patients need to understand the risks, and know how to quit, researchers say
• Laws Banning Tobacco Sales to Minors Don't Work
  Data shows kids still get cigarettes in other ways
• New MRI Can Spot Emphysema Early
  It beats standard CT scanning, without the radiation risk, researchers say
• Lower Income May Mean Higher Stress
  Study shows anxiety, other woes rise as paychecks get smaller
• For Kids, One Cigarette Is All It Takes
  Those who smoke only once are twice as likely to make it a habit, study finds
• Heavy Pot Smoking Doesn't Increase Lung Cancer Risk: Study
  Researchers also found no link to throat, mouth, esophageal tumors
• Obstructive Lung Disease Costs America Billions
  New study estimates nearly $833 billion spent over 20 years
• Women More Vulnerable to Obstructive Lung Disease
  A new study suggests why this might be so
• Nonsmoking Men, Women Face Same Lung Cancer Death Risk
  Study dispels myth that nonsmoking women have more to fear than men
• Infants Exposed to Smoking at Risk of Lung Cancer
  Forty-seven percent of babies had a carcinogen in their urine, study found
• Number of Obese, Smoking Americans Tops 9 Million
  Blacks most at risk for this unhealthy combination, study finds
• Anticipation Heightens Smokers' Desire
  Watching someone puff away tugs on smokers' brains, study finds
• New Drug Helps Smokers Quit
  Curbs nicotine withdrawal symptoms
• FDA Approves New Anti-Smoking Drug
  Chantix more effective than Zyban in clinical trials, agency says
• Take Care of Baby Before Conception
  New CDC guidelines urge women to boost their health before pregnancy
• Smoking History Hinders Lung Cancer Treatment
  Patients who have never smoked fare best, study finds
• Genes May Tie Smoking, Drinking
  Alcohol and nicotine hit similar genetic targets in brain, study finds
• Smoking to Blame for Asian-American Cancer 'Gender Gap'
  Getting men to quit would drastically slash their risk, research shows
• U.S. Doctors Offer Free Head-and-Neck Cancer Screening
  Former baseball great and cancer survivor Brett Butler heads up the effort
• Health Tip: Kick the Habit, for Good
  Make a plan to quit smoking
• Cancer Prevention Efforts Paying Off: Report
  Tobacco use ebbs to lowest point in decades, but challenges still remain, report finds
• Genes Play Role in Nonsmoker's Lung Cancer
  Family members also at risk when a never-smoker gets the disease, study finds
• Nicotine Might Thwart Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer
  Even gums and patches might spell trouble, new research suggests
• More Than 80 Percent of College Women Diet
  Skipping breakfast, smoking among the unhealthiest methods they use, study finds
• Older Smokers More Likely to Quit for Good
  Their rate of relapse is half that of younger puffers
• Smoking Can Kill In Middle Age
  Study shows rise in death rate, but quitting cuts the risk
• Smokers At Higher Risk for Erectile Dysfunction
  Pack-a-day habit boosts odds by nearly 40 percent, study finds
• Phone Counseling Helps Smokers Quit
  Study reaffirms need for quitlines nationwide
• 'Smoking Room' at Home Won't Shield Asthmatic Kids
  Quit, or smoke outside instead, researchers warn
• Pregnancy Complications May Signal Long-Term Heart Trouble
  Obstetric problems may put women at cardiovascular risk, study finds
• Reeve's Death Puts Focus on Women's Lung Cancer Risk
  More research needed into gender-based disease differences, experts say
• Smoking Boosts Risk for Root Canal
  Reasons for the connection aren't clear, researchers say
• Stroke Risk Remains Higher in Ex-Smokers
  The finding challenges the notion that their long-term risk drops to that of never-smokers
• More Girls Are Taking Up Smoking
  Global survey suggests growing acceptance of tobacco use
• Vitamins C and E May Help Lower Smokers' Cancer Risk
  Vitamin C supplements counteract smoking-linked vitamin E depletion, study finds
• Surgery May Be Best Time to Quit Smoking
  Post-op anesthesia dulls nicotine withdrawal, researchers believe
• Drug Extends Head and Neck Cancer Survival
  Cetuximab-radiation combo almost doubles survival compared to radiation alone, study finds
• Cigarette Maker Hid Toxicity of 'Low Tar' Brands
  British American Tobacco relied on lab tests that don't reflect real-life smoking, study contends
• Lung-Reduction Surgery May Help Some Emphysema Patients
  Major study finds it can boost survival, quality of life
• Nicotine Patch Before Quitting Doubles Success Rate
  Practice may be safer than thought, researchers add
• More Smokers Successfully Quit On a Whim
  Spontaneous decision might beat planning, study finds
• Drinking and Smoking a Dangerous Duo
  Research suggests smoking exacerbates brain damage alcohol can cause
• Lung Cancer Hits Certain Races Harder
  Blacks and native Hawaiians have highest rates of deadly disease, study finds
• America's Young Adults Less Healthy Than Teens
  Rates for smoking, obesity and other ills rise steeply after high school, study finds
• When Quitting Smoking is a Family Affair
  New program targets the smoking relatives of lung cancer patients
• Flavored Cigarettes: The Next Battleground
  Critics say the smokes are designed for youngsters; big tobacco denies the charge
• Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Risk for Finger, Toe Deformities
  Odds rise with number of cigarettes smoked per day, study finds
• Nine States Have Banned Smoking in Public Places
  But 40 fail to adequately finance tobacco-prevention programs, report says
• Healthy Lifestyles Pay Dividends Well Into Old Age
  Avoiding bad habits helps ward off ailments for people in their 80s, study finds
• Anti-Smoking Vaccine Shows Promise
  NicVax helped smokers quit, even when they had little intention to do so
• Smoking May Make Psoriasis Worse
  People with the disorder also tend to be obese, researchers report
• Smoking Nearly Triples Risk of Age-Linked Vision Loss
  Odds of macular degeneration were also doubled for those living with smokers
• Blacks Hit Harder by Arterial Leg Disease
  This narrowing of vessels in the legs can be disabling, experts note
• Chest X-Rays Often Wrong About Lung Cancer
  The majority of abnormal findings prove to be false positives, study finds
• Health Tip: Preparing For Your Pregnancy
  Proper nutrition, good habits and vitamins essential
• U.S. Health Gains Starting to Slow: Study
  Rates of early death, prenatal care, smoking stable in recent years; obesity way up
• Is There a 'Secondhand Smoke' Gene?
  Smoke-linked illness more common in kids with a specific mutation, study found
• Researchers Close in on Alcoholism Genes
  Study locates smokers' drinking-linked DNA on chromosome 4
• Overweight Moms More Likely to Have Overweight Kids
  Researchers found smoking also raised obesity risk for children
• Blacks, Hispanics Less Likely to Use Nicotine Replacement Rx
  Money is not the issue, a new VA study finds
• Teens Turning to Cigars
  In one state survey, more boys were smoking stogies than cigarettes
• Too Many Cancer Patients Continue to Smoke
  Study finds not enough is being done to help the newly diagnosed quit
• New Drug Helps Smokers Quit
  Varenicline upped chances of kicking habit in three studies
• Great American Smokeout Arrives Thursday
  Annual event urges smokers to kick the habit for good
• Heart Disease, Diabetes Are Preventable
  Better habits could prevent 80% of heart disease, 90% of type 2 diabetes, expert says
• Smoking in Movies Linked to Teen Tobacco Use
  Films may boost risk by 2.6 times, a new study suggests
• Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Other Health Woes
  Study finds more insomnia and depression in patients with the movement disorder
• Snuff Use Not a Good Route to Quitting Smoking
  Switching to smokeless tobacco products carries its own risks, researchers warn
• Nicotine Vaccine Shows Early Promise
  Study found NicVAX helped 38% stay away from smoking for 30 days
• Nicotine Enemas Don't Help Ulcerative Colitis
  New study shows no improvement in symptoms compared with placebo
• Misconceptions Still Shroud Smoking
  The right information can help smokers quit, study finds
• Women More Prone to Tobacco-Linked Colon Cancer
  And a second study finds colonoscopy safely benefits patients over 70
• Iressa Doesn't Improve Odds Against Lung Cancer
  But nonsmokers and Asians saw some survival benefit, researchers note
• Teen Smoking Levels Off as State Spending Falls
  Cuts in anti-smoking ads take their toll, new survey finds
• Urine Test Could Spot Bladder Cancer
  A noninvasive screen is badly needed, experts say
• Booze, Smoking Open Lungs to Pneumonia
  Rat study finds the two together speed progress of strep bacteria
• No Link Between Pot Smoking, Cancer
  Marijuana smoke contains THC, which may inhibit cancer, an expert says
• Smoking Reduces a Man's Fertility
  If you're thinking of fathering a child, don't smoke, experts advise
• A Bird's Eye View of Health Threats
  Injured raptors deliver powerful messages to school kids
• Lighting Up May Dumb Smokers Down
  Study finds increased thinking problems, lower IQ among long-term tobacco users
• ADHD in Childhood Ups Risk of Smoking
  Researchers stressed the findings were preliminary
• NSAIDs Lower Odds for Oral Cancer but Boost Heart Disease Risk
  Study with smokers pertains to long-term use only
• Many Smokers Stick With Habit After Heart Attack
  European study shows one in five don't quit, despite risks
• Most Teen Smokers Do Want to Quit
  Study found many checking out antismoking Web site
• Docs Must Talk to Patients About Secondhand Smoke
  More Americans are threatened by 'passive' than active smoking, experts point out
• Smokers Who Cut Down Trim Lung-Cancer Risk
  But the gains aren't significant; quitting is best approach, experts say
• Smoking May Raise Diabetes Risk
  In study, a quarter of smokers went on to develop the illness
• Health Tip: Quitting Smoking
  What to do when those cravings start
• 'Light' Smoking Takes Heavy Toll on Health
  One to four cigarettes per day triples risks for heart disease, lung cancer, study shows
• Teen Smoking Retains Its Cool
  Study finds junior high's 'in crowd' more likely to light up
• U.S. Death Trends Show Successes, Failures
  Big gains against heart disease, but diabetes, COPD deaths are rising, report finds
• Smokers Less Likely to Visit Dentist
  But they're at higher risk for dental trouble than nonsmokers, experts warn
• Smoking Damages Key Enzyme in the Lungs
  Diminished amounts found in smokers vs. non-smokers, study finds
• Two-Year-Olds Mimic Parents' Smoking, Drinking
  In pretend-shopping, some kids even picked out cigarette brands, study found
• Onscreen, Evil Needs a Cigarette
  Smokers are usually the villains in American films, study finds
• Health Tip: Stop Teen Smokers Before They Start
  Help them handle stress in other ways
• Peter Jennings Loses Battle With Lung Cancer
  Despite his death, experts say quitting smoking can prolong life
• Women Smokers Married to Smokers at Higher Stroke Risk
  It's a six-fold greater risk than for women smokers with nonsmoking spouses, study says
• Smoking in Pregnancy Raises ADHD Risk for Child
  Researchers spot association between cigarettes and hyperactivity
• Smoking, Obesity Double Trouble for Teens
  Secondhand smoke is nearly as unhealthy as puffing on cigarettes, study finds
• Emotional Health Key to Quitting Smoking
  More upbeat types were more successful, study finds
• Health Tip: If Your Teen Smokes
  Here's how to help him stop
• Lung Cancer Deaths Declining for Europe's Men
  But the reverse is true for women, study finds
• Many Docs Don't Volunteer Antismoking Advice
  Survey finds most patients have to ask for help first
• Secondhand Smoke, Lead Risks on the Decline
  CDC report also finds most Americans have pesticides in their bodies
• Many Hispanic Women Start Smoking After Move to U.S.
  American culture may trigger the change, experts say
• Many Believe 'Light' Cigarettes Less Harmful
  But they kill just as easily as stronger brands, experts say
• Lung Cancer Still a Killer For Europe's Women
  Rates continue to rise, although some countries are seeing a turnaround
• Saliva Test May Spot Mouth Cancer Early
  In the lab, it predicted more than 80 percent of cases, researchers say
• States Not Doing Enough to Stamp Out Secondhand Smoke
  The good news: More states are enacting restrictive laws, report finds
• Anti-Smoking Ads Shape Teen Attitudes
  State-sponsored efforts made difference in whether kids thought tobacco was harmful
• Fetal, Childhood Secondhand Smoke Can Spur Asthma
  It may cause nearly one-quarter of adult cases, study finds
• Many Kids Still Don't Think Tobacco Is Addictive
  It's crucial to stop children from ever smoking, survey suggests
• Smoking Takes Huge Toll on U.S. Productivity
  More money needed for cessation programs, experts say
• Snuff, Chew Tobacco Raise Heart Death Risk
  Study suggests oral cancer not the only threat to users' health
• Drinking During Pregnancy Boosts Baby's Infection Risk
  It triples the odds, new study finds
• Obesity, Smoking Speed Aging Process
  Every puff and added pound makes cells old before their time, study finds
• Higher Taxes Help Smokers Kick the Habit
  Tobacco-free workplaces assist too, new research finds
• Nicotine Patch Giveaway Helps Smokers Quit
  New York City program a big success, study finds
• Secondhand Smoke Threatens IVF Success
  Airborne toxins can cut pregnancy rate in half, study found
• U.S. Smoking Rates Continue to Drop
  But cutbacks in state programs may undermine further reductions, experts warn
• Secondhand Smoke Increases Heart Risks
  Accumulated data supports smoke-free environments, experts say
• U.S. Surgeon General Offers Toddler Health Tips
  Monitoring, teaching and praising kids can keep them safe and feeling loved
• Helping Stressed Moms-To-Be Stay Healthy
  Tackling tough problems together works best, researchers say
• Obesity Ups Risk for Colon, Throat Cancers
  Staying trim can help reduce the odds, researchers say
• Homeless People's Heart Problems Going Untreated
  Study finds many suffer from hypertension, diabetes
• Nicotine Vaccine Shows Promise
  Swiss company reports some smokers developed antibodies, smoked less
• Ex-Smokers' Weight Gain Can Impact Lung Function
  First study of its kind finds extra pounds are harder on men
• Infant Death Rates Puzzle Researchers
  SIDS rates have fallen, but overall infant death rates unchanged, researchers find
• Simple Questions Spot Kids at Secondhand Smoke Risk
  Mom's smoking is most important, study finds
• Vitamin C May Help Protect Babies of Smoking Moms
  It counteracts nicotine's effect on newborn lungs
• Sunshine, Vitamin D Improve Lung Cancer Survival
  But don't put off surgeries till sunnier months, experts caution
• Have a Drink -- and a Smoke, Too
  Alcohol may boost smokers' need for nicotine, study finds
• Health Tip: Colon Polyps
  Smoking increases risk of precancerous growths
• Tracking Kidney Patients' Cardiac Risks
  Factors such as hypertension, smoking most effectively predict survival
• Smoking Lowers In-Vitro Fertilization Success Rate
  So does being overweight, researchers report
• Smell, Taste of Tobacco May Ease Smoking Withdrawal
  Quitters who smoked nicotine-free cigarettes felt better, study found
• Jennings' Case Highlights Risk to Ex-Smokers
  While quitting tobacco is a must, there's no guarantee you'll escape lung cancer
• U.S. Parents Exposing Children to Cigarette Smoke
  Forty percent allow smoking around kids in the family home
• Healthy Change, Early Screening Can Cut Cancer Rates
  Cancer Society report finds some successes, many challenges
• CT Scans for Lung Cancer Questioned
  They didn't improve survival rates, study found
• Smokers At Higher Suicide Risk
  But researchers saw no such association among former smokers
• Genes Linked to Smoking, Aggressive Behavior
  Specific DNA changes may alter behaviors, studies suggest
• Smoking During Pregnancy May Up Child Leukemia Risk
  But experts caution findings are far from conclusive
• Tobacco Giant Downplayed Smoking Link to SIDS
  Philip Morris paid for, adjusted published research results, researcher says
• Lung Cancer 'Gender Gap' Closing
  Men's rate falling while women hold steady, report finds
• School Anti-Smoking Programs Don't Work
  By age 18, kids exposed to programs were as likely to smoke as those who weren't
• More Genetic Clues to Lung Cancer's Cause
  One mutation occurs more often in nonsmokers with the disease
• Secondhand Smoke No Health Bargain
  Evidence mounts that bystanders face big risks
• Quitting Smoking After Heart Attack Cuts Death Risk
  Survival benefit begins within one month of attack, study finds
• Health Tip: Deadly Secondhand Smoke
  Children are not immune
• Quit-Smoking Program Boosts Lifespan
  Gum plus behavior change cut smokers' 15-year death rate in half
• Nicotine Won't Slow Alzheimer's
  Mouse study counters previous research suggesting it might help
• Panel: Screen Older Male Smokers for Abdominal Aneurysm
  A one-time ultrasound for men aged 65 to 75 could save lives
• Anti-Tobacco Programs Cut Teen Smoking Rates
  But states aren't spending the recommended levels on such campaigns, study says
• Parents' Smoking Can Kill Children Years Later
  Secondhand smoke in home linked to adult lung cancer
• Self-Extinguishing Cigarettes Lower Fire Danger
  If other states followed New York's lead, number of deaths would drop, study says
• Seeds of Dementia Sown in Midlife
  Identifying, treating cardiovascular risk factors early might make difference, study says
• Health Tip: Why You Shouldn't Start Smoking
  Nicotine's addictive properties mean you may never stop
• Another Clue Explains Smoking Link to Oral Cancers
  Those with habit have much higher levels of inflammatory protein
• U.S. Gets Failing Grades on Tobacco Control
  Lung association faults both White House, Congress
• Health Tip: Exploding Some Myths About Smoking
  'Low tar and nicotine' cigarettes may actually increase cravings
• Government Studies Rare Pneumonia Outbreak Among Iraq Troops
  Unusual cluster targets smokers, especially new ones
• Smoking Slows Healing
  Study outlines how habit affects skin repair in wounds
• Many Smokers Unaware of Cigarettes' Risk
  They're also unaware of how nicotine patches work, survey finds
• Experts Assess Lung Cancer Risk Among Smokers
  New data based on age, time spent smoking
• Cigarette Ads in Convenience Stores May Boost Teen Smoking
  Study finds kids who frequent the shops are more likely to pick up the habit
• Smoking Continues to Kill Millions Worldwide
  A second study spots a gene mutation linked to nicotine addiction
• Older Americans Can Expect Longer, Healthier Lives
  Big gains in longevity for those over 65, report finds
• Smoking May Not Harm Hearing
  The findings run counter to previous research
• Give It Up for the Great American Smokeout
  Every attempt to quit is a step toward stopping for good, experts say
• Master Gene Guards Lungs Against Cigarette Smoke
  Finding could shed light on why some are more susceptible than others
• Antidepressant Seems to Help Smokers Quit
  However, it produces side effects like dry mouth, drowsiness, study finds
• Smoking Increases Risk of COPD Death
  But those who quit less likely to die sooner than those who continue habit
• Blacks Less Likely to Smoke, But Less Likely to Quit
  Socioeconomic factors explain difference, researchers say
• Nicotine Addiction Gene Identified
  Brain work on mice might help smokers quit
• Cigarette Smokers Face Host of Problems
  Many have psychiatric disorders, abuse other substances, study finds
• Kicking the Habit Takes Time
  Long-term medication and counseling help people quit smoking
• Smoking Ups Risk of Colon Polyps
  Study finds chances three times greater than for nonsmokers
• Health Tip: Stop Smoking
  Some of the benefits will come quickly
• Smoking Ups Flow of 'Feel Good' Brain Chemicals
  Finding could lead to better understanding of how habit affects people
• Internet Study Looking for Best Ways to Quit Smoking
  Aims to identify most effective of six cessation programs
• Self-Help Booklets Help Smokers After Quitting
  Study found relapses less likely when series of brochures were sent out
• Combo Therapy Works Best for Smokers Looking to Quit
  They need psychological, social and pharmaceutical support, experts say
• Smoking Ups Chances of Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Habit increases risk in people with genetic predisposition to autoimmune disease
• Health Tip: Kick Butts Without Weight Gain
  Stop smoking without packing on extra pounds
• Heart-Healthy Lifestyle in Youth Pays Off Later
  Study finds women less likely to die of any cause as they age
• Youth Not Heeding Antismoking Messages
  Study finds they think light cigarettes are less dangerous, still smoke socially
• New Moms Who Smoke Have Colicky Babies
  Tobacco toxins may affect a key digestive protein, study finds
• Smoking Cuts Chances Against Head, Neck Cancers
  Survival odds drop when there's a history of lighting up
• Smoking Spurs Snoring
  Even passive smoke can make you a nocturnal noisemaker, study finds
• Quitting Smoking: Different Solutions for Different People
  Researchers say a one-size-fits-all approach often doesn't work
• Young People Practicing Unhealthy Habits
  They show greatest increase in smoking, obesity and poor eating, study says
• Smokers Fill Rooms With Toxins, Study Finds
  Airborne endotoxins hundreds of times higher in smoky environments
• Gene Tied to Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers
  Patients with mutation respond to newest drugs, study says
• Early Heart Attacks Likelier in Smokers
  Risk of nonfatal event before age 40 is fivefold, study finds
• Parents Miss Some Effective Asthma Steps
  Many who try to get rid of allergens do the wrong things
• Patch Helps Teens Quit Smoking, Too
  Researchers say kicking habit is no easier for them
• Race, Weight Play Role in Battle to Quit Smoking
  Whites fare better on the patch, but blacks, obese do well with nasal spray
• A New Drug That Fights 2 Bad Habits
  Still in clinical trials, rimonabant curbs smoking and weight gain
• Smoking Raises Risk of Kidney Disease
  Study finds long-term puffing increases odds by 50%
• 'Mild' Cigarettes Don't Cut Nicotine Intake
  Smokers negate effect by puffing more, inhaling deeper
• Home Smoking Bans Don't Always Hold
  Disagreement can abound if smoker lives there, study finds
• Secondhand Smoke Risk Underestimated
  Study finds heart disease risk rises as much as 60%
• Smoking Subtracts 10 Years From Life
  But 50-year study sees great benefits of quitting
• Lung Cancer Patients Burdened by Stigma
  Many feel they are blamed for their own disease, study finds
• Smoking May Boost Diabetes Risk
  Nicotine could be the culprit, increasing insulin resistance
• Health Tip: Teen Smokers
  Some facts you should know
• New Risk Factor for Teen Smoking Found
  Family job loss may increase chances of starting habit for adolescents
• Why Light Up?
  People have wide variety of reasons for smoking, study finds
• Small Healthy Side Effect of Smoking Discovered
  Study finds heavy smokers who continue their habit after angioplasty do better
• Proposed Legislation Gives FDA Power to Regulate Tobacco
  Government agency would oversee use of additives and advertising
• Smokers Do Want Doctor's Help When Quitting
  Finding contradicts previous research saying they wanted no intervention
• Hookah Smoking Not Safer Than Cigarettes
  Water pipes carry just as many health risks, expert says
• Smoking Big Killer of Black Men
  Tobacco linked to nearly two-thirds of cancer deaths among black men in U.S.
• Prenatal Exposure to Nicotine Spells Trouble Later
  Study suggests lasting brain damage and susceptibility
• Most College Smokers Don't Quit
  Study found almost 90% of daily smokers still puffing four years later
• State Cuts in Anti-Smoking Efforts Raise Teens' Risk
  Minnesota survey finds negative impact almost immediately
• Study: Tobacco Industry Tried to Stall Secondhand Smoke Report
  Probe of industry documents shows decade of delay tactics, authors say
• Secondhand Smoke Slows Wound Healing
  May also lead to greater scarring, study finds
• Smoking Bans May Cut Down on Heart Attacks
  Study finds 40% drop in heart attacks at hospital in one community during ban
• Alcohol Enhances Nicotine's Effects
  Finding may explain why people more likely to smoke when they drink
• Teen Smokers Fall Down on Other Health Habits
  They're likelier to have poor diet and get too little exercise
• Gene May Affect Success With Nicotine Patch
  For many women, the products may not be an effective solution
• Butting Out
  Tips for handling cigarette cravings
• Not All Nicotine-Replacement Products Are Equal
  Blacks, obese do better on nasal spray, while whites have more success with patch
• Drug Helps Smokers Quit and Lose Weight
  Seemingly too-good-to-be-true therapy the first in a new class of medications
• Smoking Can Trigger Lupus
  But study says those who quit reduce their risk of autoimmune disease
• Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
  Puffing away greatly increases risk of blindness later in life
• The Smoky Silver Screen
  Despite decline in tobacco use, movies as smoke-filled as in the 1950s
• Secondhand Smoke Can Hide in Your Home
  Dust on furniture surfaces a hidden source of contaminants
• No-Smoking Sections Are No Help
  Designated areas offer little protection from secondhand smoke, study finds
• Maternal Smoking Damages Children in Many Ways
  It affects kids' breathing and tendency to start smoking or have trouble quitting
• Predicting Smokers' Relapse
  Links between stress, hormones key to returning to habit
• Helping Smokers Quit the Habit
  Shopping vouchers may encourage them to bury the butts
• Cutting Back on the Butts? Save Your Breath
  It may not be enough to eliminate your cancer risk
• Nicotine Plays on Emotions
  Study finds substance affects mood of smokers, nonsmokers differently
• Decades After Landmark Smoking Report, Some Issues Remain Clouded
  Research finds misuse of tobacco funds 40 years later
• Pre-Empting Teen Smoking
  Prevent it before they start
• Live Long and Prosper
  Tips on staying healthy well into old age
• Costs of Smoking Linger Long After You Quit
  Health-care fallout continues for up to 10 years, research says
• Heart Patients Gain by Quitting Smoking
  Study finds it's never too late to break habit
• Keeping Smoke Away From Baby
  No-smoking policy at home lasts longer when established early
• Snuff Packs Biggest Nicotine Punch
  Most popular brands of smokeless tobacco more addictive than cigarettes
• Why Sixth Graders Light Up
  Study examines intentions and actions of young smokers
• Secondhand Smoke Might Ignite Asthma
  Finnish study finds those exposed to it were more likely to get lung condition
• Vitamin D Seems to Thwart Colorectal Cancer
  It's just one of several steps people can take to protect themselves
• My Teenage Child Smokes
  How to help your child butt out
• Dirty Air Can Boost Lung Cancer Risk
  But researchers note smoking still poses far greater danger
• Bury the Butts for Great American Smokeout
  Smokers urged to stay away from cigarettes on Nov. 20
• State Efforts Help Americans Kick Smoking Habit
  But too many cash-strapped states are limiting needed funding
• Helping Kids Kick the Cigarette Habit
  Young smokers struggle with adult-sized addictions
• Lighting Up Linked to Bad Grades
  Smoking common among students who have poor academic performance
• Nursing Students More Likely to Light Up
  They face greater risk than medical students, study finds
• Smoking Can Be Lethal to Breast Cancer Patients
  Kicking the habit can lengthen life for those treated with lumpectomies, radiation
• Cancer Screening Boosts Smokers' Chances of Quitting
  But many still can't kick the habit
• Thrill-Seeking Teens More Likely to Light Up
  These adolescents face greater risk of smoking at young age, survey finds
• Genes May Help You Quit Smoking
  Those with two in particular have an easier time
• Socioeconomics Can Spur Smoking
  Poverty in childhood increased risk for lighting up, study finds
• The Earlier You Light Up, the Harder to Quit
  Early nicotine use linked to long-term addiction
• Smoking Claimed 5 Million Lives in 2000
  International report says toll was similar in developed and undeveloped countries
• New Cigarette Less Toxic
  Reduced levels of cancer-causing chemicals in this brand, researchers say
• Scans Show Organ Damage from Smoking
  They reveal reduced levels of key enzymes in kidneys, heart, lung and spleen
• A Genetic Clue to Lung Cancer
  Those with reduced DNA repair activity had higher risk of disease
• Smoking Losing Favor Among Teens
  Fewer light up and more regard it as a bad habit, survey finds
• Tobacco Companies Target Women in Developing Countries
  Report claims it's an attempt to increase sale of products
• Vitamin C May Screen Secondhand Smoke
  California study finds oxidation chemical drops
• Movies Spur Teen Smoking
  Study advises pediatricians to urge parents to screen flicks
• Genetics May Make it Hard to Kick the Habit
  Smokers with one version of gene involved in processing nicotine have more trouble
• Stronger Boots Needed to Kick the Habit
  Smokers need to be offered more effective ways to quit, study finds
• Americans Aren't Making the Health Grade
  98 percent admit to unhealthy practices
• Teens Misusing Nicotine-Replacement Products
  Even a few nonsmokers claim they have tried patches or gum
• Lung Disease Diagnosis Spurs Smokers to Quit
  Study finds those told they have COPD more likely to kick the habit
• Few Doctors Counsel Pregnant Women on Smoking
  National survey says only 23% do
• Smoke More, Quit More
  Heavy smokers find it easier to stop
• Women Get More From Kicking the Habit
  Lung function improves more for them than for men
• Smoking as Harmful as Drugs to Fetus
  Study finds newborns have same withdrawal symptoms with nicotine as with cocaine, heroin
• Staving off a Second Stroke
  Many survivors fail to take simple steps to prevent another attack
• Setting an Example by Kicking the Habit
  Parents who stop smoking reduce their children's risk of smoking
• Vaccine Aims to Snuff Nicotine's Effect
  It's designed to keep the drug from entering the brain
• Time Passes Slowly Without a Light
  Perception of 45 seconds altered when smokers quit for a day, study finds
• Anti-Nicotine Drug May Also Dull Desire to Drink
  Finding suggests drinking and smoking activate same receptors in brain
• Many Asthmatics Ignore Added Risk of Smoking
  Study finds more than a third who show up in ER still puff away
• Kicking the Habit Online
  Study says Web sites may help smokers quit
• Lighting Up Lowers Vitamin B-6 Levels
  Smokers lag behind nonsmoking peers, study finds
• Nicotine May Have Link to SIDS
  Study finds apnea risk increases for baby rats exposed to it in the womb
• Smoking Ban Eased Town's Hearts
  During six months of ban, heart attack rate dropped 60% at hospital in Helena, Mont.
• Smoking Ups Stroke Risk
  Men who light up increase chances of hemorrhagic stroke, study finds
• 'Butting Out' Brings Quick Benefits
  Physical changes kick in soon after quitting smoking
• Lung Cancer Risk Varies Dramatically Among Smokers
  Some face much higher chances of getting the disease than others
• Cigarette Taxes Alone Won't Snuff Future Smokers
  Study finds they only delay teens from picking up the habit
• As if Quitting Smoking Wasn't Hard Enough...
  Mouth ulcers, cold symptoms can plague smokers for first two weeks after they stop
• Trial Nicotine Gum Quickly Quells Cravings
  Faster relief can help smokers kick the habit, say researchers
• Record Number of Cancer Cases Predicted
  But death rates for top killer cancers expected to decline
• Vitamin A May Shield Former Smokers
  Chemical cousin restores key protein that protects against lung cancer
• Smoking, Obesity Worsen Hot Flashes
  Studies show promise for relief from classic symptoms
• Nicotine Replacement Backed Despite Cancer Study
  Researchers, maker say they're still much safer than smoking
• Little Help for Boozers and Smokers
  Many are not getting advice from their doctors
• Secondhand Smoke Strikes Kids' Lungs
  Study says childrens' hospitalizations offer chance for intervention
• States Flunk Report on Tobacco Control
  Lung group accuses them of wasting funds from 1998 settlement
• Fish Keeps Arteries Fit
  It's rich in amino acid that boosts blood flow
• Menthol Cigarettes Have Lingering Effect
  Study finds by-products stay in the body longer
• New Lung Cancer Warning for Women Who Smoke
  New evidence of powerful smoking-lung cancer link
• Smokers Ready to Quit, Unite!
  Great American Smokeout offers a shot at success
• Secondhand Smoke Bad for Kids
  More proof that parents shouldn't smoke
• Quitting Smoking May Be All in the Genes
  Genetic variant may hamper efforts to kick the habit
• A Lozenge to Help Smokers Quit
  It's available without doctor's prescription
• States Accused of Misspending Tobacco Settlement
  Study finds funds diverted away from antismoking programs
• Lending an Ear to Pregnancy Dangers
  Low-income pregnant women need support to quit smoking and drinking
• Study Bursts Nicotine Gum's Bubble
  Patches and gum alone don't work for smokers looking to quit
• Hiking Cigarette Tax Could Save Millions Of Lives
  Raising price seen as most effective way to cut smoking-related deaths
• Dopamine Extinguishes Smoking
  Drug dulls desire for cigarettes, study finds
• Teaching Blue-Collar Workers to Kick Butts
  New program succeeds where others have failed.
• Stop-Smoking Efforts Falling Short
  Young people, minorities are problem groups
• Smoking Cessation Drug Is Color-Blind
  Study: Zyban may overcome socioeconomic factors that shape habit
• Fight Fire With Fire, Smoking Foes Urged
  Told to adopt tobacco industry's marketing prowess, and turn it on its head
• Doctors, Dentists Can Help Older Smokers Quit
  Regular visits can be chance for intervention
• Kicking the Habit Extends Life Even Late in Life
  You'll live years longer, even if you stop at age 65, study says
• Delaware Readies Nation's Toughest Smoking Ban
  It would outlaw smoking in all public places
• Feds Use TV Ads to Send Anti-Smoking Message to Hispanics
  'NYPD Blue' actor Esai Morales joins campaign
• Good Friends Are Key to Healthy Golden Years
  Exercising and quitting smoking help, too
• Why Cancer Patients Can't Quit Smoking
  Getting through the surgery is their first priority
• Effects of Smoke-Free Workplaces Waft into Homes
  Tough Calif. law inspires smokers to snuff them at residences
• The Doctor Made Me Do It
  Report finds physicians can help patients break unhealthy habits
• Smoke-Filled Wombs No Place for a Baby Boy
  Tobacco use found to reduce births of males