Tobacco and Cigarette Events

• The Dangers of Parental Smoking in Homes and Cars

  Published on February 19, 2008 5:10 AM

  Statistics show that more and more adults smoke in closed spaces like homes or cars. But they don’t know that even when the windows are open others subjected to a dangerous mix of toxins including nicotine, carbon monoxide, and cyanide. Of …

• Can antioxidants treat diseases caused by cigarette smoke?

  Published on February 19, 2008 5:06 AM

  A student from University of Rochester discovered that cigarette smoke contains toxins that are able to kill a gene that plays a vital role in protecting the body from the effects of early aging. This gene, named Sirtuin (SIRT), protects the …

• UK still faces challenges in improving public health

  Published on February 19, 2008 4:51 AM

  Each year we see the appearance of new Research Centers that aim at reducing the number of smoking people and also preventing people from starting. One of such centers will be opened in UK. This new center will work with researchers from …

• Smoking ban in Turkish bars

  Published on February 19, 2008 4:35 AM

  Turkish smokers are agitated over the ban on smoking in bars, cafes and restaurants. Turkey is a state where smoking represents a whole lifestyle for many people. Statistics show that Turkey has a population of 75 million, 25 million of wh …

• New anti-tobacco initiatives in the state of New York

  Published on February 19, 2008 4:28 AM

  In the past, the state of New York was the leader in anti-tobacco health policies, but with time the state became obsolete in countering tobacco advertising messages and helping inhabitants quit smoking. Dr. Richard F. Daines, a quondam h …

• Vehicles will be Smoke-free

  Published on February 6, 2008 1:43 PM

  Alberta province's new smoking ban prevents truck drivers from smoking during work. Many of them are angry and say the new law is an infringement on their rights. “I think this is insane,” said one of the truck drivers who frequent …

• Smoking can prevent allergy diseases

  Published on February 6, 2008 1:41 PM

  After numerous discussions on the negative effects of tobacco smoking and second-hand smoking, Otago University has presented a report, which states that smoking can prevent the development of allergic diseases. This affirmation was recen …

• Philip Morris plans to enlarge Marlboro production in India

  Published on February 6, 2008 1:28 PM

  In a recently published report it was stated that Philip Morris plan to sell and produce their legendary cigarette brand - Marlboro with their old Indian partner Godfrey Philips, president of Godfrey Philips. Philip Morris Tobacco Comp …

• New Prices for Drinkers and Smokers

  Published on February 6, 2008 1:25 PM

  Manhattan officials have organized a parade for lovers of cheap malt liquor (malt liquor is a form of beer but not sold as beer) and low-end cigars in the streets and parks of the city. The State Legislature is planning to close a multibill …

• World's biggest tobacco producers

  Published on February 3, 2008 12:32 PM

  We usually choose a cigarette brand by its package or basing on the brand's popularity . We rarely decide according to the producer company, although it is a very important factor. Namely, if considering the producer company, every product c …