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Pregnant smokers should try exercise

Pregnancy is hard enough with those weird cravings, bouts of nausea, stretching/burning abdominal skin, weight gain and months of uncomfortable ... Read More »

FAA grounds use of Chantix

For smokers who have had trouble quitting on their own, the prescription medication Chantix might have seemed like a lifeline. A pill to help them ... Read More »

How to look 30 when you're 40

A couple months ago, my best friend turned 36. Since I'll be following suit in a few short months, I didn't mind telling her that 36 sounds a whole ... Read More »

A healthy lifestyle reduces cancer risk

50 of cancer deaths could be avoided by making healthy lifestyle choices. 50%! That's huge. A recent American Cancer Society report states that, as we ... Read More »

Dads' drinking/smoking makes it harder for moms to quit

It's a generally accepted fact that women should quit smoking and drinking while pregnant. But it's helpful for dads-to-be to quit as well. Not ... Read More »

Big tobacco sponsored study raises questions

Quite a few years ago I wrote an article regarding the concept that 3 servings of low-fat dairy a day could help you lose weight. Then it was ... Read More »

Smoking outside a hospital - why?

Although I've written on smoking bans extensively in the last few months, countries and municipalities are finally getting the picture worldwide. That ... Read More »

Anti-smoking pill may help drinking as well

There are many drugs these days geared toward helping smokers ditch the habit. Pills, patches and other methods are generating large profits for ... Read More »

No butts about it: UK approves smoking cessation pill

The UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence recently gave a thumbs-up to Champix (varenicline), a twice-daily drug used to help ... Read More »