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Study Estimates More than 600,000 Deaths Worldwide Caused by Secondhand Smoke Secondhand tobacco smoke is estimated to have caused more than 600,000 deaths and the loss of more than 10 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) worldwide in 2004, according to the first analysis of its kind. Dec 28, 2010 Nicotine Patch - Nicotine Lozenge Combination Works Best For Smoking Cessation In the largest study to date comparing smoking cessation therapies, the use of the nicotine lozenge in combination with the nicotine patch provided the greatest benefit for smokers trying to quit Nov 24, 2009 FDA Will Regulate Tobacco Under New Law President Barack Obama signed into law the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, which grants the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to regulate tobacco products. Jul 2, 2009 Number of Adult U.S. Smokers Drops, But So Do Quit Attempts A new report released by the CDC shows that, for the first time in 3 years, the prevalence of cigarette smoking among adults in the United States fell significantly, from 20.8 percent in 2006 to 19.8 percent in 2007. Nov 21, 2008 Billionaires Boost Global Fight Against Tobacco The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funds will be used to build economic evidence to support tobacco control and to educate the public about the harmful effects of tobacco. Aug 12, 2008 Fewer Americans Exposed to Secondhand Smoke The prevalence of self-reported secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure at home and changes in any exposure declined significantly in nonsmoking children, adolescents, and adults in recent years. Jul 24, 2008 Smoking's Effects on Genes May Play a Role in Lung Cancer Development and Survival Smoking plays a role in lung cancer development and now scientists have shown that smoking also affects the way genes are expressed, leading to alterations in cell division and regulation of immune response. Mar 25, 2008 Intensive Quitline Counseling, Free NRT Help More Quit Smoking The largest randomized trial of its kind has shown that offering more intensive tobacco quitline services, including longer phone counseling sessions and free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), is a highly effective - and cost-effective - way to help smokers quit. Dec 7, 2007 Increasing Evidence Points to Link Between Youth Smoking and Exposure to Smoking in Movies Adolescents who see smoking depicted in movies are more likely to become established smokers, according to a study funded by the National Cancer Institute. Sep 7, 2007 Immunosuppressant Drug Prevents Tobacco-induced Lung Cancer in Mice Rapamycin, an FDA-approved drug normally used to help prevent the body from rejecting organ and bone marrow transplants and also used to coat cardiac stents, was highly effective in preventing the development of tobacco-related lung tumors in mice. Apr 6, 2007 |
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