Posts Tagged ‘Associated Press’

10
Dec

Program aims to help Native Americans quit smoking

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The Associated Press The Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. A special program to help Native Americans stop smoking will be held in Lincoln and Omaha. The University of Kansas Medical Center is offering the eight-week program and has openings for 32 Native Americans ages 18 and older. Participants will be given health information as well as nicotine patches, gum and lozenges. Support sessions will ...

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12
Sep

Shirley, an orangutan in Malaysia, is forced to quit smoking

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A Malaysian wildlife official told the Associated Press Shirley, who is more than 20 years old and a redhead, was often seen with cigarettes given to her by zoo visitors. read more

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MARGIE MASON Associated Press Nearly one in three smokers worldwide lights up in China, where cigarettes -- commonly given as gifts -- are so tigh ...

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PITTSBURGH— Keeping their employees from smoking on school grounds isn't enough for local school districts officials — they want them to ditch the habit altogether.

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For the Associated Press PITTSBURGH— Keeping their employees from smoking on school grounds isn't enough for local school districts officials — they want them to ditch the habit altogether.

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PITTSBURGH— Keeping their employees from smoking on school grounds isn't enough for local school districts officials — they want them to ditch the habit altogether.

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For the Associated Press PITTSBURGH— Keeping their employees from smoking on school grounds isn't enough for local school districts officials — they want them to ditch the habit altogether.

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For the Associated Press PITTSBURGH— Keeping their employees from smoking on school grounds isn't enough for local school districts officials — they want them to ditch the habit altogether.

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MARIA CHENG Associated Press LONDON -- People with early lung cancer who quit smoking could double their chances of surviving, a new study says ...

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MARIA CHENG Associated Press LONDON -- People with early lung cancer who quit smoking could double their chances of surviving, a new study says ...

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