Quit-smoking drug linked to suicides
by IANS
Melbourne: Many smokers who take pills to quit the habit have developed suicidal tendencies and at least 15 have committed suicide while on medication since 2008, Australian drug-control authority has said. Hundreds of people have considered killing themselves while taking the popular quit-smoking pill Champix and 15 have in fact committed suicide, the statistics show. In an update sent to doctors, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) said 206 "suicide-related events"...  
11:14 AM, Aug 05, 2010

Nutrients may be why some smokers avoid cancer Smokers who have higher levels of vitamin B6 and certain essential proteins in their blood have a lower risk of getting lung cancer. ...  
04:32 PM, Jun 16, 2010

Study shows unhealthy Scots live dangerously Almost the entire adult population of Scotland are likely to be either cigarette smokers, heavy drinkers. ...  
12:18 PM, Jun 11, 2010

Man punishes son for smoking, stitches up lips A case has been registered against Netra Bahadur Darjee under Juvenile Justice Act. ...  
09:19 PM, Jun 03, 2010

Tobacco firms targetting women: WHO The last decade has witnessed a sharp rise in the number of women smokers who face gender-specific risks. ...  
02:31 PM, May 31, 2010

This toddler smokes 40 cigarettes a day!
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Two-year-old Ardi Rizal started smoking after his father gave him a cigarette when he was just 18 months. ...  
12:43 PM, May 27, 2010

Smoking, high BP can shorten life spans

Smoking reduces two and a half years off a man's life. ...
02:47 PM, Mar 25, 2010

Shillong mulls blasphemy law in 'smoking Jesus' row A school book picture showed Jesus Christ holding a beer bottle and a cigarette. ...  
02:41 PM, Feb 23, 2010

Cigarette-holding Jesus in school book triggers row
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He was figured holding a cigarette in one hand and a beer can in another. ...  
12:56 PM, Feb 19, 2010

Smoking can raise risk of Type Two diabetes

Dr Sanjay Gupta on what that means for smokers trying to quit. ...
02:51 PM, Jan 06, 2010

Anti-smoking laws not working properly: WHO 94 pc of the world's people are not protected by laws against smoking. ...  
03:22 PM, Dec 09, 2009

Facebook gets notice for tobacco promotion
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Facebook has been accused of promoting the culture of smoking. ...  
04:35 PM, Sep 01, 2009

Tobacco Co to cough up $13.8 mn to smoker's family The company has to pay damages to the daughter of a longtime smoker. ...  
08:39 AM, Aug 25, 2009

Obama issues toughest anti-smoking act

President Obama wants more people to stay away from cigarettes. ...
08:34 PM, Jun 23, 2009

Obama signs landmark anti-smoking law bill

Obama passes a heavy-hitting bill hitting ad campaigns aimed at teens. ...
05:01 PM, Jun 23, 2009

John studied Quran to prepare for his New York role
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The actor wanted to give an honest performance in the movie. ...  
08:29 AM, Jun 18, 2009

Azad gives stars freedom to smoke on air Ghulam Nabi Azad says he won't follow in Anbumani Ramadoss' steps. ...  
09:21 AM, Jun 01, 2009

Lighting up on cinema is fine: Health Minister  That is just entertainment, says Ghulam Nabi Azad. ...  
01:03 AM, Jun 01, 2009

Lighting up on cinema is fine: Health Minister

That is just entertainment, says Ghulam Nabi Azad. ...
01:03 AM, Jun 01, 2009

Bollywood urges yout o say no to tobacco

World No Tobacco Day was observed around on May 31. ...
11:05 PM, May 31, 2009