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06-Oct-2006

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Pfizer's Anti-Smoking Pill Champix® Approved In Europe (Medical News Today)

Pfizer Inc said today that the European Commission has approved Champix® (varenicline), a novel pill for smoking cessation in adults. In addition, because smokers often need considerable support to quit successfully, Champix will be available with a patient support plan which smokers can customize to address their individual behavioral triggers as they try to quit smoking. [click link for full

In brief (Baltimore Sun)



U.S. Companies Embrace 'Wellness' Programs (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

THURSDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDay News) -- To arrest rising health-care costs, a growing number of U.S. employers are expanding workplace "wellness" initiatives. Providing workers with tools and incentives to improve their health, the thinking goes, will reduce medical-care costs and boost worker productivity.

Drinkers, smokers to feel squeeze (Trinidad Express)

The squeeze has been put on the pockets of smokers and drinkers by Prime Minister Patrick Manning, who has announced a 15-per cent increase on the excise taxes of both items, with immediate effect.

Barriers fail to stop relentless flooding (The Nation)

Flood barriers in Muang district were unable to stop the Chao Phya River from bursting its banks yesterday, leaving 350 residences including Wat Tal Jed Chor's dormitory for 120 orphans under 2.5 metres of water in less than an hour.

Could Ohio be smoke free? (BG News)

Jacob Palte doesn't want to stop smoking at work. After bartending at Kamikaze's for almost two years, one reason Palte took the position at the downtown Bowling Green club is because when he takes a break, he isn't forced to go outside to have a cigarette.

Health Notes (Baltimore Sun)



City reviews smoking ruling (Austin American-Statesman)

No plans yet to change enforcement, officials say. The City of Austin is still reviewing a judge's decision to strike down portions of a year-old smoking ban and has not decided how to change its enforcement of the ordinance to comply with the ruling, officials said.

Smokers could face $500 fines (KVUE Austin)

Smokers could now face $500 fines for lighting up in Austin bars and clubs. That follows a federal judge's decision gutting some of Austin's smoking ban.

Smoking proposal too soft, some say (Houston Chronicle)

Several City Council members and a group of restaurant owners who support a total citywide smoking ban questioned Thursday whether the proposal put forth by the city includes too many exceptions.