Being a health coach, I am obviously against smoking but I don’t judge or condemn those who smoke, as they are generally just feeding an addiction. However, I have some strong negative opinions of cigarette manufacturers who have profited extensively by the addictive nature of their products. I think education is the first step for those who want to quit smoking. Where did cigarettes originate, how harmful are they, and why is quitting so difficult?
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) has installed new cigarette waste containers in downtown Pittsfield, with funding from Downtown Blooms and support from Pittsfield Beautiful and Mill Town Foundation.
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL) works to reduce tobacco use, prevent teen smoking and help people quit. "Parents, don't be afraid to research and learn about the harmful effects of these products," said Mitzi LaSalle, the Regional Manager for TFL. "Talk to your kids about it. When you start the conversation, you'll find they probably already know about it, so you're not introducing something new."
According to a statement from the parliament's press service, the draft law — already passed in its first reading by the Legislative Chamber — proposes administrative and criminal penalties for violations related to the import and sale of e-cigarettes (vapes).
Childhood smoking before age 15 increases a person's risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study published in the November 2024 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation.
LODHRAN - Under the special directions of Director General Punjab Food Authority (PFA), Muhammad Asim Javed, a crackdown against health-damaging elements continued across Punjab. In a significant operation, a PFA team raided a paan shop in the Main Bazaar and uncovered the illegal sale of gutka.
Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor are getting ready for the release of their upcoming rom-com Loveyapa. As it is getting love and shoutouts from industry stalwarts, Aamir Khan has taken a unique vow.
Study reveals a correlation between smoking and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in observational analyses, but no causal relationship in genetic models, highlighting the role of confounding factors like hypertension and diabetes.
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