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States Use Only Fraction of Tobacco Revenues to Fight Smoking, Study Finds
5/24/2012 - Just $8 billion was spent on prevention out of almost $244 billion received, CDC says ...
Strokes More Common in Southern States: CDC
5/24/2012 - Little decline seen in past 5 years, minorities hardest hit ...
Study Ties Secondhand Smoke to Bladder Irritation in Kids
5/21/2012 - Children aged 4 to 10 were at particular risk from exposure ...
Screening for Lung Cancer Might Benefit Those at Highest Risk
5/21/2012 - But it's not appropriate for most people, researchers say ...
Fewer Young Americans Smoking, Survey Finds
5/17/2012 - Rates have dropped since 2004, but 1 in 12 teens, one-third of young adults still light up ...
Secondhand Smoke May Harm Heart Function
5/14/2012 - Just 30 minutes of exposure can damage the lining of the blood vessels, study shows ...
Self-Managing COPD Might Pose Risks, Study Suggests
5/14/2012 - People getting comprehensive education had higher death risk, researchers found ...
Rate of Hospitalizations for Stroke Has Declined in U.S.
5/9/2012 - The death rate for these patients also fell from 9% in 1989 to 5% in 2009, study shows ...
Friends Parents Can Sway Teens Odds for Drinking, Smoking
5/8/2012 - 'Good' parenting helps kids steer clear of risky behaviors, researchers say ...
Prenatal Smoking Linked to High-Functioning Autism in Kids
5/4/2012 - But study only found slight association, not a cause-and-effect relationship ...
Hot Flashes More Likely for Certain Smokers, Study Says
5/3/2012 - Women's genetic backgrounds may increase susceptibility ...
Many Asthmatic Kids Harmed by Secondhand Smoke: Study
5/1/2012 - Exposure leads to more doctor visits, disturbed sleep, exercise limitations ...
Secondhand Smoke Permeates Many Apartment Buildings: Study
4/30/2012 - Advocate wants smoking bans in housing complexes to safeguard kids from incursion ...
Mothers Stress Could Cause Iron Deficiency in Newborns
4/30/2012 - Study found lower iron in babies when women were exposed to violence early in pregnancy ...
Warnings on Cigarette Packs May Keep Ex-Smokers From Relapse
4/26/2012 - International study finds that deterrent images, messages help those who say they matter ...
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