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Bus Driver Stabbed After Asking a Man to Stop Smoking

Mia Ren |

Mar 21, 2017 04:40 AM EDT

A man who was reprimanded for smoking inside the bus stabbed the bus driver on Saturday in Hubei province.

University Teacher Suspended for Smoking While in Class

Julio Cachila |

May 10, 2016 10:53 AM EDT

A university teacher has been suspended for smoking inside the classroom while class is going on.

WHO Urges China to Embrace Healthier Lifestyle on World Cancer Day

JB Cach |

Feb 04, 2016 04:24 PM EST

The World Health Organization has advised the Chinese populace to embrace a healthier lifestyle due to the high rates of deaths caused by cancer in China.

1 Person Will Die of Lung Cancer Every Minute in China by 2025

Alexis Villarias |

Feb 03, 2016 05:08 AM EST

Given the current state of pollution in China, there is a projected increase in the prevalence of lung cancer over the next five years. China is projected to have around one million lung cancer patients in 2025, with one person dying from the disease each minute.

Film Producer Defends Excessive Smoking Scenes in Mr. Six

Christian George Acevedo |

Jan 04, 2016 10:10 AM EST

The producer of the popular film Mr Six (Lao Pao'er) on Saturday reacted to the accusation issued by Beijing Tobacco Control Association that the film contains too much smoking scenes. The producer said that the film is only aiming to be realistic and shows how locals really lived during the period the movie is set in.

More than 700,000 Chinese to Die From Lung Cancer Yearly by 2020: Experts

Desiree Sison |

Dec 01, 2015 09:41 AM EST

Chinese health authorities have raised alarm over the rising number of lung cancer patients diagnosed annually in China with more than 800.000 people expected to be hit by the disease yearly by 2020.

Massachussetts Raises Smoking Age to 21

Joy Anne Labarite |

Nov 29, 2015 08:30 AM EST

Massachusetts lawmakers are working on a new legislature that would raise the legal smoking age in the state from 18 to 21.

Quitting Smoking Can Help Poverty in the East

Daphne Planca |

Nov 08, 2015 06:37 PM EST

In the East, among the 455,000 households that include an adult smoker, 158,000 (35%) are below the poverty line, according to an anti-smoking organization Action on Smoking and Health.

Teens Using E-Cigarettes May Develop The Habit Of Smoking, Says Study

Saranya Palanisamy |

Jul 28, 2015 07:00 PM EDT

According to a study published in Pediatrics there is a possible threat on the mission pertaining to the reduction of smoking habits in teens with the emergence and usage of e-cigarettes though there is no solid evidence by far to prove it.

Smoking Increases The Risk Of Breast Cancer Deaths In Women

Saranya Palanisamy |

Jul 22, 2015 06:52 AM EDT

Women who have smoked for a long time are more at risk to dying early if they contract breast cancer, says a study conducted by Japanese researchers published in Cancer Science.

'Very Light' Smoking Can Still Put Women At Risk Of Having Heart Disease, Study Says

Cecille Marie Gumban |

Jul 18, 2015 12:00 PM EDT

Many young women tend to smoke ‘very lightly’ and use this as an excuse to reassure themselves that they’re not heavy smokers, according to a new study.

SHOCKING: Scientists Find Link Between Smoking And Schizophrenia

KJ Belonio |

Jul 10, 2015 03:04 PM EDT

If you’re a smoker, it is already known that you are at risk of cancer and chronic diseases. However, a recent study suggests that smoking can also triple the chances of developing psychosis.

E-cigarettes Study Finds Unclear Stand Of Smokers In Using Device

Cecille Marie Gumban |

Jun 27, 2015 10:31 AM EDT

E-cigarettes or electronic cigarettes are battery-operated devices designed to turn nicotine into vapor. Upon its introduction in the market, many are skeptical of its potential effects to smokers. A new study has attempted to gather the thoughts of e-cigarette smokers in hopes of thoroughly understanding whether or not these smoking devices are helpful to smokers, who want to quit the vice.

Anti-Smoking Drug Helps Smokers Quit Smoking Gradually

Marco Foronda |

Feb 18, 2015 09:25 AM EST

The study found smokers who used varenicline were able to reduce their smoking, and more of them quit compared to those using a placebo.

California Legal Smoking Age May be Raised to 21

Hold That Smoke: California Could Raise Legal Smoking Age to 21

Raymond Legaspi |

Jan 31, 2015 04:40 AM EST

California youth aching for a smoke would have to wait until they are 21 years old before they can pick up the habit if the state legislature passed a measure prolonging the minimum age to smoke by three years.

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