Smoking
NEW YORK - New York City is pursuing a tough new policy that would shoo smokers out of public parks, beaches and even the heart of Times Square - one of the most ambitious outdoor anti-tobacco efforts in the nation.
ATLANTA - New research shows that smoking bans spare many children with asthma from being hospitalized, a finding that suggests smoke-free laws have even greater health benefits than previously believed.
ATHENS, Greece - Greece is set to impose a tough smoking ban starting Wednesday that will outlaw lighting up in all public indoor areas and prohibit most tobacco advertising.
WASHINGTON - Medicare is catching up to most private insurers by providing counseling for any beneficiary who's trying to quit smoking.
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. - Wisconsin health officials will launch a public relations campaign this week to promote the state's smoking ban, state Department of Health Services Secretary Karen Timberlake said Monday.
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- Michigan's workplace smoking ban begins Saturday
- Paraguay bans smoking in all closed public spaces
- Shanghai declares indoor smoking ban ahead of Expo
- Shanghai declares smoking ban ahead of World Expo
- MIS bans smoking in most areas after law change
- Anti-smoking ads spark scandal in France
- China to expand smoking bans in 7 major cities
- Cayman Islands bans smoking in public places
- Cyprus to ban indoor smoking on Jan 1 _ again
- Colo. Supreme Court bans smoking in live theater
- Lawmakers considering smoking ban at NH beaches
- Public to vote on South Dakota's smoking ban law
