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Beijing snuffs out smoking in indoors and in public spaces
The toughest anti-smoking legislation in China’s history came into effect on Monday in Beijing, with unprecedented fines and a hotline to report...
Beijing stubs out smoking in indoors and in public spaces
The toughest anti-smoking legislation in China’s history came into effect on Monday in Beijing, with unprecedented fines and a hotline to report...
China capital to roll out tough anti-smoking laws, fines
Beijing will ban smoking in restaurants, offices and on public transport from Monday, part of unprecedented new curbs welcomed by anti-tobacco advocates,...
Medication therapy may help reluctant smokers quit gradually
A nicotine addiction pill known as Chantix can help smokers quit gradually when they can’t go cold turkey, a study found, suggesting that it may...
Smoking is even more deadly than previously thought
A new study suggests that smoking may be responsible for 60,000 to 120,000 more deaths in the U.S.
Holy smoke! Camel cigarette maker snuffs out workplace puffing
Camel cigarette maker Reynolds American Inc has banned smoking from its offices and buildings.
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