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Woman Slaps Cop So She'll Go to Jail and Stop Smoking in Most Hair-Brained Scheme Ever

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:07:34 +0000

A woman in Sacramento, California is about to become the cigarette butt of many jokes. Etta Lopez, 31, was desperate to stop smoking so she came up with a novel (and ridiculous) way to try and kick the habit: she slapped a policeman in the hopes she would be arrested and wind up in a [...]

Reason 2,423,877 to Quit Smoking: It Ruins Sleepy Time

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:35:49 +0000

As the surgeon general helpfully details on every pack of cigarettes, there are many health problems associated with smoking. But here's a new one: Smoking can cause restless nights.

German researchers surveyed the sleep habits of 1,100 smokers and 1,200 non-smokers. They found that 17 percent of

There Are 3 Million Fewer Smokers in the US Today Than in 2009 — Why the Huge Drop?

Mike Adams — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:32:03 +0000

It appears as if some smokers have been forced to either kick the habit or go broke, as a new study recently found that a massive tobacco tax increase may be responsible for the decline in smokers in this country, specifically among teens, the lower class and those who receive welfare. After President Obama signed [...]

New Research Reveals Popular Kids Smoke More

Mike Adams — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 03:39:13 +0000

We do not know anyone that believes it would be cool to eventually grow up to have heart disease, lung cancer or emphysema.

Yet, a new study suggests that popular students are smoking more cigarettes than those less popular, putting the the "cool kids" at a higher risk for developing health problems.

Electronic Cigarettes : Exploding Danger?

Harley Myles — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:14:36 +0000

One of the biggest advantages of "smoking" an Electronic cigarette, is that it's supposed to be safer than a "real" cigarette. Right?

Well, I know of a guy in Florida that would tell you they're NOT safer at all. He would tell you, that is, if his two front teeth and a chunk of his tongue weren't gone from having an E-Cigarette explode in his mouth, with the impact of a bottle-rocket!!

Along with losing his front teeth and a chunk of his tongue, he also suffered burns to his face AND the battery flew out, landed in his closet and set his house on fire!

New Graphic Warning Labels To Cover Half of Cigarette Packs

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:30:59 +0000

Smokers are going to need a strong stomach if they want to continue their habit. That’s because starting in September of 2012 new FDA requirements will mandate that half of the area on every pack of cigarettes be covered by a graphic anti-smoking warning label. There will be nine different warning labels in all, each [...]

Research: Sitting Can Be as Deadly as Smoking [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 11:30:51 +0000

If you’re going to light up, at least make sure to stand up. New research has found that sitting for long periods of time can be just as dangerous as smoking. The results of various studies will take your breath away almost as much as a 20-year two-pack-a-day habit. Cardiologist David Coven says there are [...]

British Mother Defends Decision to Smoke While Pregnant [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:00:41 +0000

The brilliant ladies of MTV's 'Teen Mom' may have met their match in Charlie Wilcox.

Wilcox, a British mother who smoked 3,500 cigarettes while pregnant, claims all that nicotine was actually healthy for her newborn daughter because it made the girl's heart work harder since it restricted her oxygen supply while in utero.