researchers in the us say that people exposed to second-hand smoke during their daily lives have shown to absorb a chemical that is strongly suspected to cause lung cancer. Stephen Hecht of

Despite signing deals with Florida for US $11.3 billion and Mississippi for US $3.4 billion, tobacco companies in the US said that they would fight the US $14 billion lawsuit in the state of Texas.

legislations against smoking will hit tobacco companies in Goa. A legislation that bars the sale of cigarettes to persons under 21 has already been passed in the state assembly. Smoking in public

The Clinton administration has decided to ban smoking in federal buildings. Not just this, even lighting up a cigarette outside office building entrances is proposed to be banned. George Bush only

Passive smokers seek compensation from tobacco com

research from Pennsylvania suggests that smoking heavily for many years may activate a receptor in smokers' lungs that makes them more suscep

Singapore has tightened up its anti-smoking laws by banning smoking in colleges, schools, private clubs and air-conditioned shops from August 15. Although schools and junior colleges are totally

The first lawsuit seeking damages for injury suffered through passive smoking in flight cabins began recently in Florida, USA. The case was filed by Norma Broin, a former airline

PASSIVE Smoking almost doubles the risk of heart attack in women, says a study published by the American Heart Association. The findings provide strong evidence in support of the hotly-debated