This study adds to the already strong evidence that secondhand smoke causes heart attacks, and that passing 100 percent smoke-free laws in all workplaces and public places is something we can do to protect the public.... picked by drogue 2 months ago

Smokers in vehicles will have to butt out in the presence of children under 16 starting April 7, the B.C. government announced yesterday. picked by kakana 9 months ago

Belmont, CA wants to ban smoking in outdoor public places such as parks and stadiums, and in "service lines" such as those at ATMs as well as apartments and condos. This would be the first US city to ban smoking in your private home. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

According to the data of American scientists, people who suffer from Parkinson's disease are less inclined to smoking and high coffee consumption, than their healthy brothers and sisters. It's a researchers' opinion that coffee and nicotine really can protect our brain from severe neurodegenerative disease. picked by JanetDavis 3 years ago

The days of teenagers fuelling their smoking habits by buying cigarettes in cheaper packs of 10 could be numbered, under radical proposals being considered by the Department of Health. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Germany may outlaw smoking in cars because it is a health hazard and a safety risk... but a speed limit free autobahn is still OK. - Good luck enforcing this one!! picked by Browntrout 3 years ago

Sure they claim it is to fight man-caused "global warming" fraud. They claim it is because black cars get hotter marginally faster due the color absorbing the sun's energy but we know the real truth. Plus if they succeed with black cars, they'll go for black clothes and then...? picked by bernardblack 8 months ago

The Examiner is Baltimore's "rich right wing" chain newspaper. Dispute over smoking leads to confrontation involving a shotgun. The editor is apparently....an idiot. picked by blurmore 3 years ago

All the world's a stage at some of Minnesota's bars. A new state ban on smoking in restaurants and other nightspots contains an exception for performers in theatrical productions. So some bars are getting around the ban by printing up playbills, encouraging customers to come in costume, and pronouncing them "actors." picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

This year’s World No Tobacco Day focuses on 100 percent Smoke-Free Environments as the only measure to protect people, especially women and children, and people in the workplace, from exposure to second hand tobacco smoke. picked by suebe 3 years ago

Sigh...it has come to this then. Sources for the Stones were quoted as saying "Ronnie and Keith have been smoking on stage for the last three decades and they're not going to stop for the next two" Don't they realize that cigarette smoke and tar is ALL that keeps Keith alive nowadays? (seriously someone should get some of the man's DNA - I bet it cures cancer) picked by moe 2 years ago

Sometimes women interfered in process of smoking and it brought comical character picked by JanetDavis 3 years ago

If a Toyota Prius just looks too friendly for your tastes, you’re not alone. People readily see faces and traits in cars, and a new study suggests that they prefer cars to appear dominant, masculine and angry. picked by Nateebiinature 1 year ago

Gallery of cool police cars you don't want to see in your rear-view mirror. picked by MaskedWriter 3 years ago

For women who want to give up smoking, it could be a matter of timing, say scientists.

The chances of succeeding are much higher if they call a halt to the habit in the days before their menstrual cycle. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

From keyboard keys, to pens and grass. Some of the oddest cars that are made of or covered with some rather interesting things. Corks, Cars, and Crystals oh my! picked by muppetmaker 10 months ago

The subway corporations serving South Korea's capital will introduce women-only cars next year to make rides more comfortable and free of groping male hands. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Enacting city smoking bans appears to increase drunken driving, according to a new national study of arrests by Wisconsin researchers. picked by karenben 2 years ago

Three Mexican minors detained in California on suspicion of smuggling drugs stole a U.S. Border Patrol car while still wearing handcuffs and drove it back across the border to Mexico. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Second hand smoking considerably increases the risk of stroke for your spouse, a new study suggests. picked by Maxriter 1 year ago