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Nov 11

Critical drinking: a meditation on inebriation -

In a recent opinion piece published by BBC news entitled, “Is the alcohol message all wrong?” the author argues that the behavioral effects of alcohol are mediated through sociocultural attitudes towards drinking.

Legislature Eyes Health Care Costs -

The new York Times reported this week that the nation’s largest retailer will end coverage for newly hired workers who are part-time employees and will substantially increase premiums for other workers.

Nov 10

Washington Week: Part B Premiums to Rise Slightly in 2012 -

WASHINGTON — Seniors will pay a little more for their Medicare part B monthly premiums in 2012; the House passed a bill to block a 3% cut in pay to “contractors,” including doctors; and the FDA released data that showed the stop-smoking drug varenicline (Chantix) doesn’t appear to lead to hospitalizations for psychiatric events.

Do You Want To Quit Smoking? Don't Believe The Hype -

I quit smoking about a year ago, and I want to expose some of the things that I’ve learned about quitting smoking, now that I’m free from cigarettes forever.

What's the Best Way to Stop Smoking? -

Convincing millions of people to behave in a healthier way is not easy, but in the past two decades, U.

Nov 09

UGA study: Negative anti-smoking ads may overlook intended audience -

Public release date: 8-Nov-2011 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Jennifer Monahanjmonahan@uga.

Hogwarts for psychopaths -

NICK GALVIN Mark Brandon Read is sitting under a ”No Smoking” sign outside a city-centre pub, pulling on his umpteenth cigarette of the day.

Anti-depressants & Smoking Cessation -

There are a few pharmaceutical products used to treat smoking dependence.

Kicking bad habits requires change in thinking -

Concordia’s Health Services has the tools and resources to help students adopt healthy behaviours.

PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: Post-Divorce Holiday / Childhood Obesity / Medicine Shortages -

PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: Post-Divorce Holiday / Childhood Obesity / Medicine Shortages Date: 4 November 2011  Advertisement 1.