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• When Counseling Costs, Response Dwindles

  Not just patients but doctors, too, lose interest, study finds

• Using Nicotine Patch Longer Boosts Efforts to Quit

  24-week therapy kept smokers 'on the wagon' better, study found

• Newborns of Smokers Have Abnormal Blood Pressure

  Researchers say aberrations persisted, could raise risk for heart disease later

• Quitting Smoking Doubles Survival in Early Stage Lung Cancer

  'Dramatic' results show that it's never too late to kick the habit, experts say

• Report Card on Tobacco Control Laws a Mixed Bag

  Federal government took big steps to stem smoking, while most states fell short

• When Smokers Call Quit Lines, Positive Approach May Be Best

  Stressing health benefits over consequences might get more to kick the habit, study finds

• Quitting Smoking Can Raise Diabetes Risk

  But interventions can keep the illness at bay, experts say

• Sun, Smoke, Extra Weight Add Years to Skin

  Twins study shows impact of lifestyle on top of genetics

• Teens Think Smoking More Dangerous Than Drinking, Drugs

  Survey results suggest they might be more likely to try alcohol, illegal drugs

• Gene Variant Seems to Guard Against Asthma, COPD

  Study suggests it plays a role in reducing inflammation in the lungs

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