Stop Smoking News Archive

31-May-2006

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24% believe roll-ups are healthier (PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

A quarter of all smokers think hand-rolled tobacco is better for you than ready-made cigarettes, according to a new survey

New scheme gives hope to smokers (Warrnambool Standard)

WATCHING a loved one struggle to stop smoking remains one of the most heartbreaking chapters in Pat Johnston's life. It is 11 years since her mother died from emphysema after a 50-year addiction to cigarettes.

Title needed for smoking scheme (BBC News)

Health bosses hope that residents can help them name the new Isle of Man stop smoking service.

Animation in Valletta on 'World No Tobacco Day' (di-ve)

31st May, Republic Street, Valletta - Anyone walking in Republic Street this week is in danger of tumbling over a massive cigarette escaping from its public enemy number one -- Nicorette Freshmint Gum.

Quit for your kids on World Smokefree Day (Scoop.co.nz)

This year?s smokefree wish is for parents and family to stop smoking in front of young people because children who see their parents smoking are more than twice as likely to become smokers later.

Smoking Messages Miss Asian Americans (Medical News Today)

Cigarettes are a particular problem among Asian-American immigrants, where smoking has been estimated to be more than 10 percent above the national average. [click link for full article]

Philip Morris Punitive Damages Get High Court Hearing (Update5) (Bloomberg.com)

May 30 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Supreme Court will consider tightening the constitutional limits on punitive damages, agreeing to review a $79.5 million award won by the widow of a former smoker against Altria Group Inc.'s Philip Morris USA unit.

Palm Beach County leads state in cocaine deaths (The Palm Beach Post)

Cocaine claimed more lives in Palm Beach County last year than any other county in the state, surpassing "Cocaine Capital" Miami-Dade County.

Man stabbed over smoking dispute (BBC News)

A man is stabbed by a gang of youths after asking them to stop smoking on a bus.