August 20, 2009

Smoking may be the key reason for why ‘ worries’ die younger

Scientists have known for some time that people who constantly worry tend to die at a younger age than others, but the cause wasn’t clear. Now, a new study suggests that a higher level of smoking is a key reason.


August 19, 2009

Facebook helps man beat smoking addiction

When Michael Cover decided to quit at age 47, he knew he would need support from his friends, and a lot of it…Try about 500 friends.

Facebook helps man beat smoking addiction

When Michael Cover decided to quit at age 47, he knew he would need support from his friends, and a lot of it…Try about 500 friends.


August 18, 2009

Elusive search for cellulite cure continues

More than 90 percent of women develop some type of cellulite in their lifetime, while few men ever experience “cottage cheese” thighs but there are a couple of things you can do to curb your cellulite.


July 23, 2009

FDA and health experts warn against use of e-cigarettes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that laboratory tests on popular smoking devices known as electronic cigarettes have found they contain carcinogens and other toxic chemicals dangerous to humans.


July 02, 2009

Two anti-smoking drugs to carry mental-health warnings

The FDA said Chantix and Zyban will carry the warnings to alert consumers to the risks of depression and suicidal thoughts when using the drugs.


May 18, 2009

Cigarette design may fuel a certain type of lung cancer

It may be riskier on the lungs to smoke cigarettes today than it was a few decades ago - at least in the U.S.


May 04, 2009

Lawmakers take on next round of debate over cigarette tax

A Senate subcommittee begins debate Tuesday on a House bill that adds 50 cents a pack to the nation’s lowest tax of 7 cent.


April 02, 2009

SC Cigarette tax hike passes the House

Smokers are one step closer to paying an extra $0.50 per pack.


March 26, 2009

50 cent cigarette tax hike OK’d

Plans are moving forward in South Carolina to raise the nation’s lowest cigarette tax by 50 cents a pack.


February 02, 2009

Spending increased cigarette tax on health concerns could have ripple effects

Sometimes the right thing and the popular thing meet yet nothing is done. That’s how some feel about South Carolina’s lack of new cigarette taxes after a measure was passed then vetoed by the Governor last year.

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