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Smoking Cessation

The Centers for Disease Control lists tobacco use as the single most important preventable risk to human health, and one out of every five people in the United States are addicted to cigarettes, or about 61 million people. Smoking and...

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Smoking Signals Big Surgery Risks

Surgery tends to make the body weaker and more vulnerable. So before being wheeled into the operating room, it's advisable to be in the best possible health.

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Kick the Habit Before Brain Surgery

Any time is a great time to quit smoking. But quitting before having brain or spine surgery might be essential to a successful surgery and a healthy recovery.

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Combining Healthy Strategies

We know we are supposed to make healthy lifestyle choices. But how much of an effect do choices like diet, exercise and non-smoking really have on our lifespan?

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Quit Smoking Rx Helped Heavy Drinkers

A prescription used to help people quit smoking may also help people with alcohol dependence. The medication had side effects, but the benefits may outweigh the negatives.

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World No Tobacco Day

May 31 is World No Tobacco Day. The World Health Organization believes that everyone has the right to the highest standard of health, which can improve by reducing smoking rates.

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Smoking Aids Do Help Quitting
Smoking cessation aids improved the odds of a person successfully quitting
Kick-Off of National Quit Campaign
Smoking cessation efforts will be supercharged though medical community cooperation
There's No Smoking in Here
Smoking still allowed by too many people in their homes and cars
Next Gen Troubles from Smoking Moms
Gestational diabetes and obesity risks higher in women exposed to tobacco in utero
Many Teens Still Dipping
Smokeless tobacco use has remained steady among American teens for past decade
Smoking Could Hurt Your Kid's Heart
Heart disease risk factors were higher in girls who had been exposed to secondhand smoke
The Anti-Smoking Program That Works
Smoking prevention programs that worked use multifaceted approach
Dangers of Smoking After Surgery
Pneumonia death rates higher among surgery patients who did not quit smoking
The Drag Towards Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis risk up more than two fold in current and former cigarette smokers
Swap Smokes for Healthier Teeth & Gums
Smoking cessation quitlines may begin promoting oral hygiene too
Quitting Smoking After Asbestos Exposure
Lung cancer deaths lower among people exposed to asbestos who quit smoking
No Smoking in Many Psych Hospitals
Smoking cessation in psychiatric hospitals has improved but still has a ways to go
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The Real Cost of Smoking
If lung cancer isn't enough reason to stop smoking, then watch this video to see what it really costs you to smoke cigarettes. Smokers not only risk their health - they pay a lot of money for the privilege of doing so.
Your Quitting Plan
Wondering how to quit smoking? This video can help any smoker get ready to stop smoking cigarettes. Smart preparation is an important part of any plan for quitting smoking. Watch this video for some helpful tips.
Medications That Help You Quit
These days, there are lots of different ways to quit smoking. Your smoking cessation plan might include nicotine gum, the nicotine patch, hypnosis, acupuncture, or stop smoking pills. Watch this video to explore your options.
Alternative Therapies To Quit Smoking
Want to know how to quit smoking? The 'stop smoking pill,' also called Zyban or Wellbutrin, might help with your tobacco addiction. This video shows you how to get all of the benefits of quitting smoking with reduced withdrawal.
The Weight Gain Correlation
Quitting smoking can lead to weight gain - but it doesn't have to! If your fear of gaining weight has kept you from quitting smoking, then your days as a smoker are numbered. This video explains how to stop smoking without putting on weight.
Students and Smoking
Are you ready to quit smoking? If you're like 51 percent of college smokers, you only smoke cigarettes on a social basis, and don't consider it necessary to stop. Unfortunately, every puff bring you closer to a cancer diagnosis, or worse.
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