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Europe Blasts Smoke Flavoring, Cites Health Risks by DiseaseProof Medical Doctor

Posted Thu 23 Apr 2009 3:47pm considers smoked foods as some of the worst stuff you can eat. And data shows processed and smoked meats, like ham and sausage, increase risk of stomach cancer, but last year... A new report by The European Food Safety Authority warns about the dangers of artificial smoke flavorings, claiming products like Unismoke and Zesti Smoke may cause Read on »

Thirdhand Smoke Poses Significant Health Risks to Nonsmokers by WorldHealth.net Posted Fri 04 Feb 2011 12:31am products may pose additional health risks.” Lauren M. Petrick, Alona Svidovsky, Yael Dubowski. “Thirdhand Smoke: Heterogeneous Oxidation of Nicotine and Secondary Aerosol Formation in the Indoor Environment.” Environ. Sci. Technol., 2011, 45 (1), pp 328–333. Thirdhand Smoke Poses Significant Health Risks to Nonsmokers Read on »

E Cigarette: Healthy Smoking Option Or Health Risk by Patrick Posted Sat 19 Feb 2011 10:41am interested in the overall health of smoke-free cigarette users. Want to See more about the e cig and the current controversy? Just visit Adam West’s site for information on e-cigs... that since the newest smoking cessation product isn’t deemed a medical therapy, the FDA doesn’t have capacity to regulate and control them. The FDA has an issue concerning the Court Read on »

Trans Ocean Recalls "Cracked Pepper Style Smoked Salmon" Possible Health Risks by Robin P. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 07 Sep 2008 2:22am August 29, 2008 – Trans-Ocean Products, Inc. of Bellingham, Washington is recalling its 4 ounce Cracked Pepper Style Smoked Salmon Lot No 54933-2 because it has..., Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Cracked Pepper Style Smoked Salmon, 4 ounce packages were distributed to three supermarket chains Read on »

Popular Stop-Smoking Drugs to Carry Mental Health Risk Warnings by COPDsurvivor Patient Expert

Posted Wed 08 Jul 2009 10:55am By Todd Neale, Staff Writer, MedPage Today The FDA said it will immediately require boxed warnings about the risk of serious neuropsychiatric symptoms on the packaging of two popular smoking cessation drugs, — varenicline (Chantix) and bupropion (Zyban, Wellbutrin, and generics). Reports of behavioral changes, depressed mood, agitation Read on »

Smoking still a major health problem, despite well-known dangers by COPDsurvivor Patient Expert

Posted Thu 19 Nov 2009 10:02pm people smoke their first cigarette each day. The health consequences of smoking are wide ranging and affect all areas of the body. Smoking is a risk factor for many diseases... that smoking is still a major health problem and cigarettes continue to cause chronic diseases and death. •12 million Americans have died from smoking since 1964. •Smoking costs Read on »

Does current smoking among health care providers limit their ability to dissuade smoking by the public? by Adi Jaffe

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Posted Sun 21 Nov 2010 2:45pm In 2003, the US Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) set a goal of reducing cigarette smoking among US adults (18 years +) to 12% by 2010, which if achieved would halve the adult smoking prevalence rate reported in 1998 (24%). Achieving this current smoking reduction may depend on the extent to which health care providers ( doctors Read on »

Health Tip: Avoid Secondhand Smoke by HealthFinder Posted Tue 09 Nov 2010 9:00am you (HealthDay News) -- People who don't smoke but inhale secondhand smoke are exposed to the same harmful chemicals as smokers, the American Cancer Society warns. The society says secondhand smoke can cause these health problems: Increased risk Read on »

Health Tip: Avoid Secondhand Smoke by Medline Plus Posted Tue 09 Nov 2010 4:00am these health problems: Increased risk of heart disease. Increased risk of lung cancer. Increased risk of respiratory problems, such as pain in the chest, mucus, coughing... Here's how exposure may harm you By Diana Kohnle Tuesday, November 9, 2010 (HealthDay News) -- People who don't Read on »

Obesity Overtakes Smoking for the Prize: Biggest North American Health Threat by Marci L. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 11 Jan 2010 1:00am For many years everyone knew that smoking killed millions of people and was the biggest health risk in North America, but according to a study conducted by the City College of New York and Columbia University, the biggest health threat is now obesity. While smoking remains a serious risk to your health, obesity seems to be overtaking more Read on »