Florida tobacco cases could go on for years, experts say
Tobacco Industry Dodged a Big Bullet. While the tobacco industry dodged a big bullet with the Florida Supreme Court's decision to throw out a $145 billion punitive damage verdict levied against it, cigarette makers aren't off the hook yet as the ruling left open the door for potentially thousands of individual claims, legal observers … [Read more...]
Most Cancer in Men Linked to Smoking
Researcher linked smoking to the vast majority of cancers. There is emerging data that more strongly links cancer deaths—well beyond lung cancers—in men to smoking. A recent study released by a UC Davis researcher linked smoking to the vast majority of cancers in a specific demographic of men in 2003, reported ScienceDaily. Study … [Read more...]
Study: Tobacco Marketing Promotes Cigarette Use in Youth
Tobacco Marketing Has Power To Encourage Tobacco Use Among Young People. According to a massive study just released by the US National Cancer Institute, mass media has the power to encourage and discourage tobacco use, especially among young people. "This is the first report to conclude that tobacco advertising and promotion … [Read more...]
Snuff Not a Safe Option for Those Looking to Stop Smoking
Snuff Is As Dangerous As Cigarette Smoking. Snuff, or smokeless tobacco, is as dangerous as cigarettes and other forms of smoking. This is the time of year for resolutions and what better resolution that to quit smoking? Many trying to quit might opt for snuff, thinking it is a healthier choice. In fact smokeless tobacco isn't a safe … [Read more...]
Smoking link possible in breast cancer
Cigarette Smoking Could Cause Breast Cancer. Cigarette smoke could be a cause of breast cancer after all, University of Florida researchers recently reported in a cellular cancer journal called Oncogene. Breast cancer is one of the few cancers in which a link to smoking has never been clearly established, and researchers believe … [Read more...]
