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Low-cost, plant-based drug may help you quit smoking more effectively than nicotine replacement therapy, study shows
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 2, 2024 Source:Low-cost, plant-based drug may help you quit smoking more effectively than nicotine replacement therapy, study shows Reference:Evaluation of the effectiveness of cytisine for the treatment of smoking cessation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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The U.K. and New Zealand want to ban the next generation from smoking at any age. Should Canada follow? Sure because we know how well bans work for a country with a shared border of 8,891 km.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 18, 2023 Source:The U.K. and New Zealand want to ban the next generation from smoking at any age. Should Canada follow?
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Philip Morris CEO states that cigarette sales to end in UK within 10 years and will be replaced with a harm-reduction IQOS (Tobacco Heating System) product approved by the FDA
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 29, 2021 Source: Tobacco CEO sees end to cigarettes in Britain in 10 years Reference: Tobacco Heating System (IQOS) Briefing Document presented to FDAFDA Authorizes Marketing of IQOS Tobacco Heating System with ‘Reduced Exposure’ Information
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Mouse study shows that flavoured e-cigarette vapour has observed negative effects on lung function at least in the short term. Non-flavoured does not. Cigs are still worse in comparison. Need human trials for verification.
Health Headlines Commentary for October 12, 2018 Source: E-cigarette flavourings may pose health risk, scientists warn as they call for tougher testing Reference: Comparison of the effects of e-cigarette vapor with cigarette smoke on lung function and inflammation in mice
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Where is all the fuss about radioactive cigarettes? Instead we focus on parts per billion non health risk issues.
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 29, 2011 [display_podcast] Source: Radioactive Smoke
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More graphic labels for cigarettes ignores psychology of fear and risk perception/Sleepy surgeons should notify patients
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 30, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: More graphic labels for cigarettes set to be unveiled
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US Surgeon General reports on the effect of casual cigarette smoking and exposure
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 8, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Surgeon General report: Tobacco smoke does immediate damage