Published on February 4, 2008 1:50 AM

WHY do they keep on about smoking while shops still sell cigarettes ? They should be banned so people will not be able t …

Published on February 4, 2008 1:48 AM

He said since December 2006 more than 2800 smokers had set a quit date, more than three times as many as the same period …

Published on February 4, 2008 1:45 AM

26 (Xinhuanet) - Smoking and anti-smoking advocates and the US Congress are bracing for another war over industry regulat …

Published on February 4, 2008 1:23 AM

WASHINGTON — A federal judge Friday prohibited top tobacco companies from marketing cigarettes overseas as "low tar" …

Published on February 4, 2008 1:01 AM

MOSMAN is on the way to becoming Australia's first smoke-free municipality after banning smoking in all areas controlled …

Published on February 4, 2008 12:57 AM

The study, appearing March 16 in the journal Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention, found that the predicted risks of …

Published on February 4, 2008 12:11 AM

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. State health officials are working to alert New Yorkers to what they call the "hidden dangers" of so-calle …

Published on February 4, 2008 12:03 AM

LONDON (AFX) - Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown slapped another 11 pence of duty onto the price of 20 cigarettes …

Published on February 4, 2008 12:00 AM

The cut in VAT for nicotine patches and gum was welcomed by anti-smoking campaigners, but they felt the Chancellor could ha …

Published on January 24, 2008 5:44 AM

When it comes to tobacco , smokers — sans the snowman and the Sherlock Holmes’ of the world — typically choose ciga …

Published on January 24, 2008 5:39 AM

March 27 (Bloomberg) - British American Tobacco Plc said more than one in 20 cigarettes smoked worldwide is either smug …

Published on January 24, 2008 5:39 AM

Published on January 24, 2008 5:34 AM

Other states should consider passing similar laws, reducing the loss of life and property from fires caused by smoldering …

Published on January 24, 2008 5:30 AM

Raleigh - North Carolina could soon join 20 other states considering legislation that would require the sale of so-called " …

Published on January 24, 2008 5:25 AM

Within the next few years prices on cigarettes are going to gradually grow with an average speed of 1.5 -3 rubles ($0.06- …

Published on January 24, 2008 5:23 AM

In fairness to merchants operating convenience stores and gas stations, who make a significant portion of their profits on …

Published on January 24, 2008 5:20 AM

The mislabeling of cigarettes as " little cigars " allows manufacturers to evade health warnings, advertising restrictions, …

Published on January 24, 2008 5:15 AM

The spokesman said that according to the findings of the latest review of the tar and nicotine yields of 93 brands of cig …

Published on January 24, 2008 5:05 AM

It is being reported that smoking cigarettes and drinking a lot of coffee have been found to reduce one's risk of develop …

Published on January 24, 2008 4:49 AM

BERNARD BRABIN: So if they smoke more cigarettes , or if both they and their partner smoke during the pregnancy, there's …

Published on January 24, 2008 4:43 AM

All the participants smoked a minimum of 10 to 15 cigarettes a day and were in otherwise good health. About 70 percent we …

Published on January 24, 2008 4:32 AM

thiruvananthapuram - A section of traders in Kerala have decided not to sell cigarettes from Monday over a new tobacco ta …

Published on January 24, 2008 4:29 AM

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities on Thursday said they cracked a ring that sold millions of untaxed cigarettes at Chinese res …

Published on January 24, 2008 4:19 AM

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. Omar Davies, has announced a 20 per cent increase in the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) o …