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Kids` leukemia risk tied to dads` smoking

Children whose fathers smoked have at least a 15 percent higher risk of developing the most common form of childhood cancer, a new Australian study finds. "Paternal smoking seems to be real" as a risk factor, said Patricia Buffl [...]

Posted On : Dec, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

Is Smoking In Rango Bad for Kids' Health?

Paramount’s new animated film Rango has left many parents — and anti-tobacco advocacy groups — fuming over the portrayal of characters smoking cigarettes and cigars. In fact, there are more than 60 instances of smoking [...]

Posted On : Mar, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

Smoking & DNA Damage, Gaming & Kids Health

SMOKING & DNA: Smoking damages DNA within minutes. Even the researchers say they were surprised. They looked at something called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons-- these are known cancer causing agents in cigarette smoke. They labele [...]

Posted On : Jan, 18 2011 | Comments : 0

Mass. Ranked 41st For Preventing Kids From Smoking

A new report says Massachusetts has fallen six places to rank 41st nationally in funding programs to prevent kids from smoking and help smokers quit. The coalition of public health organizations that released the report Wednesday says nearl [...]