Study Finds Big Social Factor in Quitting Smoking

A new study finds that quitting smoking is seldom an individual decision and that smokers tend to quit in groups.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/22/science/22smoke.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By GINA KOLATA

Study Finds Strong Social Factor in Quitting Smoking

A new study finds that quitting smoking is seldom an individual decision and that smokers tend to quit in groups.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/22/science/22smoke.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By GINA KOLATA

At One University, Tobacco Money Is a Secret

A public university in Virginia has a contract with a tobacco company that bars professors from publishing the results of their studies without the company’s permission.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/22/us/22tobacco.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By ALAN FINDER

F.A.A. Bans Antismoking Drug, Citing Side Effects

The F.A.A. said it would no longer permit pilots or air traffic controllers to use the smoking cessation drug Chantix, citing potential side effects that could pose a threat to the safe operation of aircraft.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/22/business/22drug.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By STEPHANIE SAUL

For Smokers, Quitting Is Tied to Social Circles

Smoking cessation programs should work best if they focus on groups rather than individuals, the study concluded.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/22/science/22smoke.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By GINA KOLATA

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