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Smokers find 'vaping' electronic cigarettes beats tobacco version
Cumberland Times-News
FROSTBURG — Kirk Valentine was smoking about two packs of cigarettes a day and wishing he could quit when he first learned about “vaping,” the term for using an electronic cigarette. Now he's a “vaper” instead of a smoker — a big improvement, ...

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Smokers who have been inspired to quit following the national No Smoking Day on Wednesday could see significant financial benefits from kicking the habit in addition to the improvements to their health. Those who have taken out life insurance cover to protect their families could save up to 43% on their monthly premium costs, which could add up to thousands over the life of a policy term ...

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Smokers who wore nicotine patches for six months instead of the recommended two were more likely to quit smoking and had an easier time recovering from an occasional slip, U.S. researchers said on Monday.

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2
Jan

Smokers in Scotland urged to quit (BBC News)

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Smokers throughout Scotland are being urged to quit the habit in 2010, with new anti-smoking measures set to be introduced.

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Smokers who switch to a low-tar, light or mild brand of cigarette will not find it easier to quit and in fact may find it harder, researchers reported on Tuesday.

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Smokers who switch to a low-tar, light or mild brand of cigarette will not find it easier to quit and in fact may find it harder, researchers reported on Tuesday.

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Smokers who are trying to kick the habit may be able to turn to their cell phones to avoid temptation, a study published Tuesday suggests.

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Smokers who suffer a heart attack may have better odds of kicking the habit if they get intensive counseling starting in the hospital, new research suggests.

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12
Jun

US smoking curbs: Readers react (BBC News)

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Smokers and non-smokers in the US react to a bill giving the government far-reaching new powers to impose restrictions on smoking.

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23
Apr

Smokers ‘need anger help to quit’ (BBC News)

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Smokers should be given anger management lessons to help them give up smoking, research suggests.

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