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[Louisiana] Secondhand smoke suit dismissed

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against a Louisiana casino for allegedly failing to protect employees from secondhand smoke.
UPI
added Jul 17, 2012 19:50
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[Michigan] Belleville couple gets in secondhand smoke battle with landlord

Tenants call Ruth to the Rescue for help in battle with Belleville landlord . . . The attorney said it could be a landmark case if the court were to decide second hand smoke makes a property unlivable.
WDIV-Ch. 4 (Detroit, MI)
added Jun 21, 2012 20:35
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Nanoparticles in polluted air, smoke & nanotechnology products have serious impact on health

exposure to nanoparticles can have a serious impact on health, linking it to rheumatoid arthritis and the development of other serious autoimmune diseases. The findings that have been recently published in the international journal Nanomedicine have healt
ScienceDaily
added Jun 11, 2012 19:00
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Quit smoking: Most important decision

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta began a new campaign -- Tips from Former Smokers -- to show just how harsh tobacco can be, via smoking or by secondhand smoke.
UPI
added May 23, 2012 03:44
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Second-hand smoke linked to Alzheimer's disease | Consumer News

"Very disturbing because we can control whether or not we smoke, but we can't always control the second-hand smoke we're going to inhale," says Dr. John Swartzberg, head of the editorial board at the U.C. Berkeley Wellness Letter.
KOMO TV Ch. 4 ABC/KOMO Radio 1000 (Seattle, WA)
added May 17, 2013 13:52
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[Ireland] 1 in 10 lung cancer cases in non-smokers

According to Dr Judith Lyons and Dr Finbarr O'Connell, both of St James's Hospital in Dublin, the cause of lung cancer in people who have never smoked is unclear, however 'a number of risk factors have been identified'. These include exposure to radon,
IrishHealth.com (ie)
added May 4, 2013 13:37
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[California] Editorial: Renters deserve relief from smoking

One person's smoke invading a neighbor's apartment or condo is not just a nuisance in the way that excessive noise at 3 a.m. is a nuisance. It is a health hazard and should not be allowed. Levine is on the right track with AB 746.
Sacramento (CA) Bee
added Mar 17, 2013 10:27
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Smokers Create Long-lasting Damage

Relatively new research into Third-Hand Smoke (THS) – the remnants of cigarette smoke after it has dissipated into the air – is suggesting myriad harmful effects from exposure to the dust and to surfaces that have absorbed the microscopic particles of sm
University of California Riverside
added Mar 8, 2013 02:37
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[District of Columbia] ‘Mind if I smoke?’ taking on a new meaning for D.C. hosts

It was actually a joint. “This is my nightcap,” she announced, lighting up and inhaling in matter of milliseconds. “I hope you don’t mind.” ... where to inhale is a question flummoxing regular smokers, part-time partakers and nonsmokers alike.
The Washington Post
added Jan 11, 2013 08:44
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[Germany] Putting electronic cigarettes to the test

it seems reasonable to assume that bystanders are exposed to the released vapor and thus 'passive vaping' is possible", says Schripp, summing up the results of his measurements. He also criticizes the product labeling strategy, which in many cases provide
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
added Dec 7, 2012 13:13
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