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[Jamaica] Ferguson repeats anti-tobacco Bill promise
THE draft anti-tobacco Bill — which, among other things, will ban smoking in public places — is to go before Parliament shortly, Health Minister Fenton Ferguson said on Friday.
Jun 4, 2013
Jamaica Observer (jm)
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Jun 5, 2013 07:37
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Smoking ban widely expected to be ignored in Russia
Lack of police control is cited as one of the reasons why Russia’s efforts to limit smoking in public spaces will likely have little effect on the habits of its citizens.
Jun 4, 2013
Russia Beyond The Headlines (Rossiyskaya gazeta) (ru)
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Jun 5, 2013 07:36
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[UK] U.K. advises smokers to use nicotine products to try to quit
Britain's independent health watchdog says for people who can't quit smoking cold turkey, it's OK to use nicotine products to help them cut down.
Jun 5, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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Jun 5, 2013 07:35
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More Booze in Movies for Kids, Study Finds
researchers from Dartmouth University Geisel School of Medicine. Still, some good news emerged from their study: Fewer movies intended for young audiences show tobacco brands.
May 28, 2013
HealthDay [HealthScout]
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Jun 5, 2013 07:33
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Campaign Urges Smokers to Enlist Doctors' Help in Quitting
Getting help and advice from a doctor more than doubles the chances that smokers can kick the habit, and U.S. health officials and medical groups are launching a new campaign to make that happen for the nearly 70 percent of smokers who say they want to qu
May 28, 2013
HealthDay [HealthScout]
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Jun 5, 2013 07:32
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More Proof Healthy Living, Not Smoking Pay Off
Positive lifestyle changes reduced risk of death 80 percent over 8 years, study says
Jun 3, 2013
HealthDay [HealthScout]
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Jun 5, 2013 07:31
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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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Smokers Cost Employers Thousands More Than Nonsmokers
About $6000 in extra annual costs stem from more time off, smoking breaks, health care, study shows
Jun 4, 2013
HealthDay [HealthScout]
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Jun 5, 2013 07:30
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[Russia] Smoking Ban Met With Skepticism
Most smokers interviewed say the ban is unlikely to be strictly implemented and that authorities themselves will disregard the rules. The law, developed by the Health Ministry and signed in February by President Vladimir Putin, was designed to put a den
Jun 4, 2013
Moscow Times
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Jun 5, 2013 07:26
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[UK] Smokers urged to 'cut down' rather than quit
New guidance from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) recommends that some people should try to limit their smoking while using nicotine gum and skin patches as a supplement, instead of simply giving up the habit.
Jun 5, 2013
Electronic Telegraph (uk)
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Jun 5, 2013 07:21