Children who live with smokers end up in the doctor’s office or hospital more often than those not exposed to tobacco smoke, according to new … Exposure to tobacco smoke in the home increases childhood illnessesRead more
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Higher cigarette taxes linked to fewer infant deaths
Higher taxes and prices for cigarettes are strongly associated with lower infant mortality rates in the United States, according to a new study from Vanderbilt … Higher cigarette taxes linked to fewer infant deathsRead more
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Parental smoking puts nearly half a million UK children into poverty
Smoking is not only bad for your health; it also puts 400,000 children in poverty. Smoking places a financial burden on low income families, suggesting … Parental smoking puts nearly half a million UK children into povertyRead more
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Willie Nelson Joins Suit Against Agro Giant Monsanto The singer Willie Nelson has joined with 300,000 other activists in a lawsuit against the U.S. agricultural … NewsRead more
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Smoking Associated With More Rapid Cognitive Decline
Smoking is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for dementia in the elderly and the number of dementia cases worldwide, estimated at 36 million in … Smoking Associated With More Rapid Cognitive DeclineRead more