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Teen Smoking Decline Slow But Progressing According to CDC

Teen Smoking Decline Slow But Progressing According to CDC

Sci/Tech

09 Jul 2010
The CDC released their biannual study to measure teen smoking. According to the survey, which polled 10,000 high school students, 19.5% of them admitted to ...

Russia makes “Smoking Kills” labels mandatory on all cigarettes

Russia makes “Smoking Kills” labels mandatory on all cigarettes

Sci/Tech

26 Jun 2010
Russia has implemented a new law which requires that all packs of cigarettes sold in the country will have a large "Smoking Kills" warning label ...

WHO Accuses Tobacco Manufacturers of Targeting Females

WHO Accuses Tobacco Manufacturers of Targeting Females

Sci/Tech

29 May 2010
The World Health Organization is asking for more action to be taken against tobacco manufacturers who target females. Tobacco manufacturers are accused of launching aggressive ...

 
Indonesian Smoking Baby Sparks Outrage

Indonesian Smoking Baby Sparks Outrage

Sci/Tech

27 May 2010
A two year old child in Indonesia has incited worldwide outrage. A video showing the toddler smoking a cigarette popped up on the internet site ...

Vitamin E Can Help Reduce Risk of Developing Deadly COPD

Vitamin E Can Help Reduce Risk of Developing Deadly COPD

Sci/Tech

16 May 2010
Many people know vitamin E is great for the skin, but new research reveals it is also great for the lungs. People who regularly take ...

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