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Michael Douglas Blames His Throat Cancer on Oral Sex
Experts say the claim is probably correct, because tumors caused by HPV virus much more responsive to treatment
Jun 3, 2013
HealthDay [HealthScout]
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Jun 5, 2013 07:31
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[Montserrat (uk), South America/Caribbean, UK] Ministry of Health to highlight health risks of tobacco smoking
This Wednesday, June 5 at 2pm, Health Promotions Officer Wayne Hunte, will make the presentation at the Physiotherapy Suite at Glendon Hospital. Hunte is a Certified Smoking Cessation Practitioner and a trained Tobacco Dependence Treatment Specialist.
Jun 3, 2013
SKNVibes (kn)
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Jun 4, 2013 17:23
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[Africa] In Sierra Leone, Government & Partners Plot Against Tobacco Use
The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, collaborated with World Health Organization and Global Ireland, to observe ‘World No Tobacco Day’ on Friday 31st May 2013.
Jun 3, 2013
Awareness Times (sl)
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Jun 4, 2013 17:07
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[California] Report: Local Asian Immigrant Men Triple Average Smoking Rate - Cupertino, CA Patch
According to the Santa Clara County Public Health Department, "Asian male immigrants, in particular the Filipino and Cambodian populations, have three times the smoking rate compared to the county’s overall adult smoking rate." Cupertino has a 63 percent
Jun 3, 2013
Patch.org
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Jun 4, 2013 17:06
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[India] RANJAN: WHIPLASH: Everybody knows smoking kills
As an occasional smoker, I know, as yet, the deplorable advertisement strategy has not worked for me. As it hasn't, I'm sure, for countless others. One reason for this, I believe, is the complete abstinence they seek to endorse. Wouldn't it be a better
Jun 3, 2013
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
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Jun 4, 2013 09:54
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[Asia, Malaysia] Quit-smoking campaign team makes pit stop at Menara Star
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (GSK) launched a Pledge To Quit Right campaign in conjunction with World No Tobacco Day on May 31. The GSK team made a pit stop at Menara Star and got the staff members to post their pledges on the Pledge to Quit Right
Jun 3, 2013
The Star (my)
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Jun 4, 2013 09:51
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Russian Smoking Ban Takes Effect Amid Dispute Over Higher Taxes
A Russian anti-smoking law that came into force two days ago needs to be supported by a higher tax on tobacco in order to “radically” reduce smoking, a top government official said.
Jun 3, 2013
Business Week/Bloomberg
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Jun 4, 2013 09:50
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[Nigeria] NGO urges National Assembly to pass tobacco control bill into law
The Youth Action on Tobacco Control and Health (YATCH), an NGO, on Saturday urged the National Assembly to pass the National Tobacco Control Bill. The NGO also appealed to the law makers to ensure that President Goodluck Jonathan signed it into law.
Jun 3, 2013
Daily Times of Nigeria (ng)
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Jun 4, 2013 09:44
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Frank Lautenberg's Legacy Includes Saving Airline Passengers From Secondhand Smoke
The New Jersey Democrat, who helped pass the '87 bill, had once been a two-pack-a-day smoker himself. But over the course of his career he had come to care deeply about advancing public health through the legislative process.
Jun 3, 2013
Huffington Post (blog)
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Jun 4, 2013 02:44
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[UK] Adverts warn of passive smoking risk
Smokers are being reminded of the dangers of second-hand smoke in a government advertising campaign. The TV and online adverts in England will outline the risk to children of people lighting up in cars and homes.
Jun 3, 2013
BBC Online
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Jun 4, 2013 02:36