KNOW YOUR ENEMY - KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

[Thomas3.20.2010]

Good Morning! Today I have much news to report but due to the amount of space that these reports take up on our webpage, I've chosen to change the format and simply give the web address rather than copy the article. I hope that this new format is more pleasing not only to those who benefit from reading them but those who choose not to read them and don't wish to be "snowed" with printed articles. Feedback is appreciated....

SMOKING and YOUR HEALTH:  

Note:Today is WORLD HEAD and NECK CANCER DAY!

Smoking Cessation Lowers Risk of Brain Bleed

http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/Smoking/34475

Smoking after stroke linked to earlier death 

http://www.acsh.org/factsfears/newsID.3934/news_detail.asp

Smoking may lead to ovarian cancer

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health/Smoking-may-lead-to-ovarian-canc...

Former smokers warn residents to get tested for lung disease

http://www.therecord.com/sports/article/797507--former-smokers-warn-residents-to-get-tested-for-lung...

He's an 82-yr-old anti-tobacco activist

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Hes-an-82-yr-old-anti-tobacco-activist/articlesho...

EFFECTS OF SMOKING FOR YOUR LOVED ONES - BOTH FAMILY AND PETS:

First Hand Facts about Second Hand Smoke

http://blogs.tallahassee.com/community/2012/09/04/first-hand-facts-about-second-hand-smoke/

Any smoking during pregnancy may increase baby's asthma risk

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-08-29/health/ct-x-health-briefs-0829-20120829_1_asthma-risk-...

Second-Hand Smoke Linked to Flu Complications in Kids

http://www.kvue.com/news/health/kids-doctor/169179326.html

Studies show pets don't like secondhand smoke

http://www.connectamarillo.com/news/story.aspx?list=195065&id=795359#.UFBkEbJmT_8Passive 

Smoking increases platelet activation in healthy people

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-passive-platelet-healthy-people.html

Secondhand Smoke May Affect Memory, Study Suggests

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/11/secondhand-smoke-memory_n_1874681.html

Third-Hand Smoke — It’s Subtle. It Lasts. It’s Tenacious.

http://lungcancer.about.com/b/2012/08/31/third-hand-smoke-its-subtle-it-lasts-its-tenacious.htm

Even Thirdhand Smoke Is Dangerous

http://www.toyourhealth.com/mpacms/tyh/article.php?id=1636

SMOKING AND LAW

Tobacco use still dangerously high among youth, adults

http://auburnpub.com/lifestyles/tobacco-use-still-dangerously-high-among-youth-adults/article_64202c...

Tobacco Consumption Drops in Wake of Federal Tax Hike

http://www.csnews.com/top-story-tobacco-tobacco_consumption_drops_in_wake_of_federal_tax_hike-61853....

Know your school’s tobacco policy

http://www.tuscolatoday.com/index.php/2012/09/11/know-your-schools-tobacco-policy/

Cigarette smoke clouds building entrances despite 20-foot rule

http://www.thepinelog.com/cigarette-smoke-clouds-building-entrances-despite-20-foot-rule-1.2895707#....

SMOKING AND SOCIETY

Simon Cowell forced to quit smoking & go on detox diet after nervous breakdown

http://www.examiner.com/article/simon-cowell-forced-to-quit-smoking-go-on-detox-diet-after-nervous-b...

Vail Daily columnist Allen Smith: Smoke 'em if you got 'em

http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20120912/LETTER/120919989/1021&ParentProfile=1065

The Smoking Diaries: The cult of the nonsmokers

http://www.thedailyaztec.com/2012/09/the-smoking-diaries-the-cult-of-the-nonsmokers/

SMOKING CESSATION IN THE NEWS

In real-world setting, anti-smoking aids help

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/04/us-anti-smoking-aids-idUSBRE88310T20120904

Cessation program sports 88 percent success rate

http://www.oudaily.com/news/2012/sep/11/cessationstats/

Genetics Predict Smoking Addictions

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/250141.php

Experts rebut smokeless tobacco as alternative to cigarettes

 http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=336&articleid=20120912_16_A9_ULNSbs822358