Monthly Archive: August 2009

New Tobacco Products: WSYX ABC 6 Columbus

August 27, 2009  

By Alexis Wiley awiley@sbgnet.com The American Lung Assoc. is taking aim at the tobacco industry, claiming companies are creating smokeless tobacco products that appeal to kids. Dissolvable tobacco products are being test marketed in Columbus. Columbus is one of only three test markets across the country. Shelly Kiser, American Lung Assoc. of Ohio, says ... Read More

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The Latest Thing They’re Smoking in Pipes on College Campuses: Tobacco

August 25, 2009  

Despite Risks, More Young People Light Up; 'It Looked Like the Coolest Thing Ever' February 20, 2009, Wall Street Journal By MARY PILON Dan Nemets, a sophomore at Central Michigan University, likes the TV show "Family Guy," heavy-metal musician Ozzy Osbourne and a good pipe. Mr. Nemets took up pipe smoking 18 months ago ... Read More

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Study Shows Increased Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke With The Use Of Smokeless Tobacco Products

August 25, 2009  

Research just published on bmj.com reports that people who use smokeless tobacco products like snus (a moist powder tobacco product) have a slightly higher risk of having a fatal heart attack or stroke. Over the last couple of decades, there has been an increase in the number of people in Europe ... Read More

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More smokers try to quit as tax hike drives up costs: But state assistance is tied up in litigation

August 25, 2009  

Published April 13, 2009 By JIM PROVANCE BLADE COLUMBUS BUREAU CHIEF COLUMBUS - Nearly a year ago, Gov. Ted Strickland and Ohio lawmakers pounded what they thought was the last nail into the coffin of the state's anti-smoking agency and confiscated its $270 million bank account. The bulk of that money, ... Read More

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New Tobacco Products

August 25, 2009  

By Alexis Wiley awiley@sbgnet.com Channel 6 Columbus Posted: Friday, August 21 2009, 05:02 PM EDT The American Lung Assoc. is taking aim at the tobacco industry, claiming companies are creating smokeless tobacco products that appeal to kids. Dissolvable tobacco products are being test marketed in Columbus. Columbus is one of only three test markets ... Read More

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