New findings shed light on why smokers struggle to quit

DURHAM, NC — Just seeing someone smoke can trigger smokers to abandon their nascent efforts to… Read the rest of New findings shed light on why smokers struggle to quit

Pro-Con: Should Barack Obama quit smoking?

Yes If President-elect Barack Obama is looking to make changes, a great place to start would be… Read the rest of Pro-Con: Should Barack Obama quit smoking?

Stop smoking in 2009

By Jennifer Shook Executive Director of A.H.E.A.D. Coalition, Inc. The start of a new year… Read the rest of Stop smoking in 2009

Classes to quit smoking

The Howard County Health Department is providing free smoking cessation classes to anyone who lives or works in Howard County. New classes begin this month. Seven-week sessions… Read the rest of Classes to quit smoking

Smoking Bans Cut Heart Attacks, and Other Health News

CDC: Indoor Smoking Bans May Cut Heart Attack Hospitalizations Hospitalizations for heart attacks fell sharply in Pueblo, Colo., after the implementation… Read the rest of Smoking Bans Cut Heart Attacks, and Other Health News

Is 2009 Your Year To Quit Smoking?

By Julie Henry, NBC17, 1 day, 11 hours ago Updated: Jan. 1 7:11 pm RALEIGH, N.C. - Whether or not you choose to make New Year's resolutions, a new year provides a good opportunity to change health behaviors. La-vern Robinson of Raleigh is hoping 2009 is her lucky year as well. Robinson quit smoking four months ago, but it… Read the rest of Is 2009 Your Year To Quit Smoking?

7 in 10 Smokers Want to Quit

About two in five salaried people smoke but nearly 70 percent of smokers plan to try to quit. According to a… Read the rest of 7 in 10 Smokers Want to Quit