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4 hrs ago | Post and Courier

Simple test could offer key to improving South Carolinaa s high infant mortality rate

It aims to help reduce the state's infant mortality rate, which is above the national average.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medicaid, Drug Addiction (Substance Abuse), Mauldin, SC

8 hrs ago | The Guelph Mercury

Clearing the air over smoking co-workers

Dear readers: Office odours are a situation faced by many, according to the mass response I've received regarding a smoker's smell : Reader #1: "I'm a smoker at work, and since I began quickly washing my hands and face with soap and warm water , this seems to cover up a significant amount of the smell.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

12 hrs ago | Denver Westword

Smoking tickets on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall: 35 so far, with fines of up to $500 each

If you thought shopping on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall could be expensive before the city council prohibited smoking on the mall earlier this year, just try lighting a cigarette during your next visit.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Tue May 21, 2013

Jerusalem Post

Secondhand smoke ups kids' antisocial behavior risk

Children that are exposed to secondhand smoke in early childhood are more likely to grow up to be physically aggressive and antisocial - regardless if they were exposed during pregnancy or their parents have a history of being antisocial - researchers at the University of Montreal published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, Medicine, Health

Cowichan News Leader

CVRD moving toward standardized anti-smoking bylaw?

By Tamu Miles - Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Published: May 20, 2013 8:00 AM Updated: May 20, 2013 2:25 PM In fact, Ladysmith mayor and Cowichan Valley Regional District chariman Rob Hutchins, would like to see consistent smoking regulations throughout the Cowichan Valley.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

The Press-Enterprise

SCHOOLS: Smokers less likely to graduate

High school students who smoke cigarettes are less likely to graduate on time, more likely to drop out and more likely to have poor grades, says a new study from UC Davis and reported EdSource, Highlighting Strategies for Student Success.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Education Etc., UC Davis, Davis, CA

Medical Daily

Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Risk For Obesity And Diabetes For Unborn Daughters

Smoking during pregnancy is well known to harm developing fetuses, increasing babies' risk of birth defects and even death, and making children more likely to develop health problems throughout childhood.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Diabetes

MediLexicon

Spanish Smoking Relapse Prevention

Researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center and the University of South Florida have evaluated how Florida health care and social service agencies distribute "Libres para Siempre" , a Spanish smoking relapse prevention booklet series.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, University of South Florida

WECT-TV Wilmington

Nurse uses vapor alternative to kick smoking habit

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC A nurse at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville turned to a vapor alternative to stop smoking cigarettes.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Columbus County, NC, Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Whiteville, NC

WSAW

State Workers who Smoke would Pay $50 Fee

State workers who smoke would have to pay $50 more per month for health insurance under a proposal by Gov.

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Related Topix: Health Insurance, Health, Scott Walker, US Governors, Medicine

Mon May 20, 2013

Jerusalem Post

J'lem to forbid cigarette ads during Formula 1 race

The Jerusalem Municipality declared on Monday that it would not allow open or latent advertising for cigarettes or other tobacco products by sponsors of the famed racing car competition Formula 1 that is scheduled to take place in capital on June 13 and 14.

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Related Topix: Israel, World News, Middle East, New York, Medicine, Health

PsychCentral

Heavy Drinking and Smoking Linked to Early Brain Aging

New research suggests chronic smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and increasing age are all associated with increased oxidative damage to brain tissue.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Alcoholism, Life, Food, Nutrition, Genetics

HawaiiNews

Israeli leader under fire for costly lifestyle For years Israeli...

Now a new disclosure about his soaring spending on housekeeping, furniture, clothing and other expenses is increasing pressure on him in a country whose leaders once were known for washing their own dishes and taking out the garbage.

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Related Topix: Israel, World News, Middle East, Medicine, Health, Travel

Broward-Palm Beach

Real World Fort Lauderdale Tryouts: Did We Make it on the Show?

The sun beats down on the concrete and lifeless buildings right outside of Las Olas in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

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Related Topix: Fort Lauderdale, FL, Medicine, Health

Time

How Much Will a Legal Marijuana Habit Cost You?

If you're an average pot smoker in Colorado -paying average prices for average-quality marijuana-you can expect to spend around $650 on weed next year.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Marijuana, Colorado State University, Medicine, Health

Patch.com

Remember: Smoking E-Cigarettes Inside is Illegal, State Says

Toms River resident Michael Colavito has never been asked to stop smoking electronic cigarettes, otherwise known as e-cigarettes, whenever he's been in a restaurant or bar.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Toms River, NJ, US Politics, Jon Corzine, US News, US Senate, Democrat, US Governors, Nicotine, NicoDerm, Nicotine (generic)

TwinCities

As spending bills clear the Minnesota Legislature, time to talk taxes

Chair of the House Tax Committee, Rep. Ann Lenczewski, DFL-Bloomington, speaks about the tax bill as the House of Representatives take care of business on the next-to-last day of the legislative session Sunday, May 19, 2013.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Mark Dayton, US News, US Senate, Minnesota, Democrat, Bloomington, MN, US Governors, Tax, Medicine, Health

KSTP

Minn. Lawmakers Take Budget Debate Down to Wire

The final pieces of Minnesota's next two-year, $38 billion budget were falling into place Sunday as state lawmakers clocked long hours and held a succession of late-night debates at the Capitol.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Mark Dayton, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Minnesota, US Governors, Medicine, Health

KBCI CBS 2

Group works to snuff out smoking in more local bars

The group that pushed to take smoking out of bars in Boise is now following smokers to one of the only nearby places you can still have a drink and light up.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Boise, ID, Ketchum, ID, Garden City, ID, Meridian, ID

Sun May 19, 2013

GO Columbiamo

Improper Disposal of Smoking Materials Determined Cause of Deck Fire

On 05/19/2013, members of the Columbia Fire Department were dispatched, at 6:38 pm, to a reported extinguished fire at 902 Rogers St Apt 2E.

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Related Topix: Fire, Medicine, Health, Columbia, MD