Cigarette ad man now has anti-tobacco message
The former Winston Man—the rugged, cigarette-smoking adventurer who helped market cancer-sticks to generations of smokers, is now one of the most outspoken anti-tobacco advocates. Dave Goerlitz...
View ArticleSmoking remains leading cause of preventable death
Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of disease and death in the United States, resulting in 438,000 deaths annually, according to a new report by the “Centers for Disease Control...
View ArticleTobacco-free for the New Year
If quitting cigarettes is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, the “Rockland Department of Health”:http://www.co.rockland.ny.us/health/press/12-27-07.pdf can help. The department is once again...
View ArticleWestchester County launches new health initiative
Even the most savvy patient gets nervous and overwhelmed by a diagnosis. But that shouldn’t keep you from asking questions about the recommended tests and/or surgery. Find out how you can make the...
View ArticleMedical group calls to ease ban on marijuana
Several national stories today highlight the endorsement of medical marijuana by the American College of Physicians. Second to the American Medical Association, the group is one of the largest and...
View ArticleSmoking in New York just got even harder
The most recent state budget calls for more than doubling the tax on cigarettes, officially making it the highest cigarette tax in the nation. Anyone buying a pack of cigarettes will feel the $2.75...
View ArticleSmoking in Hulk movie spurs criticism from medical group
Hollywood promised to go smoke-free a year ago, but in “The Incredible Hulk” movie the character Gen. Thunderbolt Ross, played by William Hurt, is rarely on screen without a cigar in hand. Seems like...
View ArticleRockland offers smoking cessation program
Rockland will start a new session of its popular smoking cessation program this month. The free program sponsored by the Department of Health combines group support, behavioral techniques and...
View ArticleSmokeout activities in Nyack, Peekskill
High schools in Nyack and Peekskill will hold programs tomorrow as part of the American Cancer Society’s annual Great American Smokeout. Students at both Nyack High and Peekskill High will learn about...
View ArticleVictory in House for anti-smoking groups
In a big victory for anti-smoking groups, the U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation that would give the government the authority to regulate tobacco products. The bi-partisan...
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