Voice of Amarillo 940 » smoking

Should You Be Required to Have a License to Smoke?

Mike Adams — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:30:07 +0000

Smokers' rights could be at risk once again: a medical expert is currently advocating for some drastic regulations that would make it mandatory for all smokers to obtain a smoking license.

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Reason 2,423,877 to Quit Smoking: It Ruins Sleepy Time

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 12:35:49 +0000

As the surgeon general helpfully details on every pack of cigarettes, there are many health problems associated with smoking. But here's a new one: Smoking can cause restless nights.

German researchers surveyed the sleep habits of 1,100 smokers and 1,200 non-smokers. They found that 17 percent of

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There Are 3 Million Fewer Smokers in the US Today Than in 2009 — Why the Huge Drop?

Mike Adams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:32:03 +0000

It appears as if some smokers have been forced to either kick the habit or go broke, as a new study recently found that a massive tobacco tax increase may be responsible for the decline in smokers in this country, specifically among teens, the lower class and those who receive welfare.

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New Research Reveals Popular Kids Smoke More

Mike Adams — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 12:39:13 +0000

We do not know anyone that believes it would be cool to eventually grow up to have heart disease, lung cancer or emphysema.

Yet, a new study suggests that popular students are smoking more cigarettes than those less popular, putting the the "cool kids" at a higher risk for developing health problems.

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Have You Smoked a Cigarette in the Past Week? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:10:47 +0000

Between the persistency of the surgeon general and bans everywhere from workplaces to bars, being a smoker should be harder than it’s ever been before.

But are these anti-smoking efforts actually causing a decline in the rates of cigarette consumption?

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New Research Reveals Egg Yolk Is As Unhealthy as Cigarettes

Mike Adams — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:26:08 +0000

Just short of playing Russian roulette at the breakfast table, the consensus seems to be that we are all doomed without a doubt, as the latest chapter of the great American death machine has just revealed that eating egg yolk may be just as bad as smoking cigarettes.

So what in the name of Joe Camel is going on here?

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People Are Buying Fewer Cigarettes — But More Pipes and Cigars

Shauna Wright — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:11:53 +0000

While statistics seem to show the number of cigarette smokers has been shrinking in recent years, don’t celebrate just yet — because while people may be smoking fewer cigarettes, a growing number have become pipe and cigar aficionados.

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What Can Ruin Your Health More Than Smoking?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:48:28 +0000

If you’re sedentary, it’s time to get moving — a new study has revealed a lack of physical activity could be as harmful to your health as smoking.

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Are Teens More Likely to Smoke After Seeing Actors Light Up In Movies?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:18:11 +0000

Currently, movies depicting smoking are often rated PG-13, while smoking accompanied by other adult behaviors such as sex and violence results in a film being slapped with an R rating.

But since a new study suggests teens are more likely to smoke after seeing it on-screen, some people now say all movies with smoking should be restricted to adult viewers only.

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Can Secondhand Smoke Actually Make You Diabetic and Obese?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:36:14 +0000

In the first study of its kind, scientists have used blood markers to determine that non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke could have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and obesity.

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Add Cigarette Butts to the Amazingly Long List of Items That Can Be Recycled

Shauna Wright — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:05:46 +0000

Discarded cigarette butts may seem disgusting, but they’re actually worth cash — they’re now being recycled into things like plastic pallets, guitar picks and even jewelry.

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New Study Reveals Teens Are Smoking Less

Mike Adams — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:41 +0000

There is some good news being reported about the state of young people in America.

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Smoking While Pregnant — You May Be Surprised Who's Doing It

Shauna Wright — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:04:33 +0000

It’s no news that smoking is bad for us, and that the risks are compounded for expectant mothers.

Research shows pregnant smokers have a higher risk of premature births, birth defects, low birth weight, miscarriages and stillbirths — so it’s especially shocking that a new study reveals more than a fifth of white women continue to light up while they’re eating for two.

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CDC Unleashes Disturbing Anti-Smoking Ad Campaign – Is It Too Disturbing? [GRAPHIC PHOTOS]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:43:00 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has always been against smoking, often using ads and commercials to warn people about the dangers. However, some people think their latest anti-smoking ads may be going a bit too far.

The organization is rolling out a $54 million national media campaign in an effort to prompt smokers to quit and, what some are saying, scare people away from cigarettes.

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Can Smoking Cause Psoriasis?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:30:28 +0000

If you’re a smoker, here’s another reason to quit: a large study suggests that smokers have an increased risk of developing the chronic skin condition psoriasis.

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New Approaches Revealed To Assist Minority Groups with Quitting Smoking

Daryl Nelson — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:15:40 +0000

Telephone counseling services are successful among Korean and Vietnamese speaking smokers living in the United States, according to a recently released study.

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Should Smoking Be Banned in Amarillo Bars? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:55:39 +0000

It wasn’t that long ago that smoking was as synonymous with bars as alcohol and questionable decisions. However, over the last decade, more and more states and local government are banning cigarettes from saloons.

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Doctors Should Offer All Smokers Help with Quitting, Study Says

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:15:17 +0000

Although doctors typically gauge a smoker’s willingness to quit before offering help in doing so, new research indicates that help should be offered to all smokers.

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Reports Of CFL Fire Danger On The Rise

James G — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:59:23 +0000

We've all been led to believe that Compact fluorescent lamps or CFL's are a huge advancement over incandescent bulbs. Apparently they even start fires better.

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Ex-Smokers Are Not Just Healthier, They're Happier Too — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:40:51 +0000

If you’ve decided to greet the New Year with a resolution to quit smoking, you may be dreading the stress and jitters often associated with nicotine withdrawal. But take heart! A new study says you’ll be healthier and happier.

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