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Higher smokes tax gains favor
Published January 9, 2009, 12:05 am, Lexington Herald-Leader
FRANKFORT A new poll by a coalition of health groups shows that the majority of Kentuckians support an increase in the cigarette tax. The survey of 500 registered Kentucky voters showed that 68 percent said they favor raising the cigarette tax to balance the state budget. Other options including additional cuts to education or health programs had little or no support, the poll found. ...
Medical calendar for Jan. 7
Published January 8, 2009, 11:58 pm, Suburban Journals
Blood drives BLOOD DRIVE: Sonic Drive-In and the Lake Saint Louis Police Department will host a blood drive from 3-7 p.m. Jan. 8 in the council chambers at Lake Saint Louis Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive. Donors will receive two Sonic coupons. Walk-ins welcome, but appointments are recommended by calling the police department at 636-625-8018.
Nine in '09: Dr. Allen Nord, physician
Published January 8, 2009, 11:51 pm, Rapid City Journal
In 2001, South Dakota was a leader in the smoke-free movement. Today, the state lags behind other states.
Do You Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?
Published January 8, 2009, 11:39 pm, About.com
Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those...
Improve health with exercise and tobacco-free life
Published January 8, 2009, 11:29 pm, Pike County Courier
MILFORD — Bodies in Balance Fitness Center is partnering with Penn State Cooperative Extension in Milford to help you with your New Year’s resolution of becoming healthier by eliminating tobacco and increasing exercise.
On football, fathers and the power of local sports
Published January 8, 2009, 11:02 pm, Helena Independent Record
I remember the first time my father, Craig, joined me on the sidelines of a Carroll College football game.
“Obesity tax” can’t control personal choice
Published January 8, 2009, 9:27 pm, Leduc Representative
I have a confession: I adore junk food. I love the smell of it, I of course love the taste of it, and when I’m in the mood for it, I don’t think twice about paying a little more for it than I would for a wholesome homemade lunch.
Getting fired up
Published January 8, 2009, 9:26 pm, Leduc Representative
Lighting up isn’t like it used to be. Back in the day, cigarette ads were placed in magazines and the product was promoted in commercials — heck, even the Flintstones pushed Winstons in a commercial.
Smoking claimed 673,000 Chinese lives in 2005
Published January 8, 2009, 9:23 pm, New Kerala
London, January 8 : A multinational research team, led by scientists at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, has lent more force to the suggestion that smoking is a significant risk factor for mortality and disease.
'Got Cancer' sign relocated at CCHS
Published January 8, 2009, 8:33 pm, Lahontan Valley News
FALLON - One of four anti-smoking signs was removed Tuesday after the city determined the location was at the wrong spot.
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