Smokers Twice as Likely to Quit if Using Drug from Laburnum Tree, Finds Study
A major study conducted recently by Oxford University found that just 6 out of 100 smokers can break the addiction without any form of aid.
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Tobacco, E-Cigarette Use Declines Among High Schoolers, Report Shows
Overall, 12.6% of high schoolers said they currently use tobacco products, down from over 21% in 2009-2010.
Retired Pharmacist Has Collected 120,000 Cigarette Butts From Streets to Make Cig-nificant Works of Art
For the last three months, this dedicated granddad has devoted his weekends to picking up cigarette butts and turning them into anti-smoking art.
Never Too Late: New Study Finds Lungs 'Magically' Repair Themselves After Quitting Smoking, No Matter the Age
This first-of-its-kind study shows that people who quit smoking can "magically" regain healthy lung cell function-no matter how long they smoked for.
More Than One Million UK Citizens Have Quit Smoking During the COVID-19 Pandemic
University College London and the Action on Smoking and Health campaign have found smoking rates in England and the UK have plummeted during COVID-19.
Philip Morris Says Its New Year's Resolution is to Give Up Cigarettes
The cigarette company says that they finally want to help kick the harmful habit for their customers.
Heartfelt Memories May Be More Effective Than Shaming to Help Smokers Quit
Researchers are saying that inspiring positive memories in smokers can be more effective at discouraging the habit rather than shame or scare tactics.
Smokers Get Help Quitting From Psychologists, Game Designers in New App
Cigbreak Free is an app currently being tested for its efficiency in deterring smokers from lighting up a cigarette.
Cancer Death Rate Has Dropped 25% Since 1991 Peak
Thanks to reductions in smoking and advances in early detection and treatment, fewer Americans are dying of cancer every year, with millions of lives saved.
180 Countries Adopt Landmark Public Health Decisions on Tobacco
The World Health Organization's global tobacco treaty negotiations ended with several amendments that will help protect public health care policies.
Sniffing Pleasant Odors Shown to Decrease Cigarette Cravings
Cigarette smokers who experienced pleasant smells before being offered a ciagerette were less likely to want to smoke.
How Healthy Lifestyle Can Prevent Half of all Alzheimer's Cases
Half of all Alzheimer's disease cases could be prevented by lifestyle changes such as exercise, eating healthily and not smoking, claim researchers.
American Teens Shun Alcohol and Cigarettes in Record Numbers
Alcohol and tobacco use by U.S. teens are at the lowest point in 40 years of tracking.
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