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The trade association for the computer and video game industry has announced the availability of grant funding for programs that advance the quality of life, health and welfare of youth.

Plan Columbia Expected to Continue

Nausea Drug Shows Promise for Treating Opioid Withdrawal

'Hackademy Awards' Raise Hackles

The 'winners' at the 'Hackademy Awards' differed from the films honored at this week's Oscars -- and the recipients didn't show up to pick up their awards. But the name of the program designed to raise awareness about smoking in movies, didn't sit well with the organizers of the Academy Awards.

Smoking Causes Immune System to Attack Lung Tissue, Researchers Say

’Deadly in Pink’ Report Targets Big Tobacco

Prisoner’s Family Conference in Texas

'Deadly in Pink' Report Targets Big Tobacco

A new report issued by a coalition of public-health organizations says that Big Tobacco is targeting women and girls with aggressive marketing campaigns that only new legislation from Congress can help address.

Prisoner's Family Conference in Texas

The Prisoner's Family Conference is an opportunity for all who work with and serve children and families, as well as those in professions addressing issues affecting the prisonerâ€™s family, to learn together and initiate action to elevate the prisoners' family to integral, valuable and valued membership in the mainstream community.

Youth Anti-Smoking Campaign Cost-Effective, Study Concludes

Tobacco Taxes Expected to Cut Smoking, Hurt State Finances

Alabama Lawmakers Push for Stronger Beer

Panel Issues Guidelines for Physicians Prescribing Methadone

Kansas Governor Top Candidate for HHS Secretary

Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is reportedly the top candidate for the job of Department of Health and Human Services secretary.

Philip Morris Ordered to Pay Fla. Smoker’s Widow $8 Million

Philip Morris Ordered to Pay Fla. Smoker's Widow $8 Million

In a precedent-setting case, a Florida jury has awarded the widow of a smoker $8 million in damages in her lawsuit against tobacco company Philip Morris.

Smokers Might Quit for Pets

China Health Officials Call for Graphic Cigarette Warnings

Smokers Complain About Taste of ’Fire-Safe’ Cigarettes

Study Sees Transatlantic Decline in Youth Marijuana Use

Smokers Complain About Taste of 'Fire-Safe' Cigarettes

An increasing number of states have required that tobacco companies sell only fast-extinguishing cigarettes, but some smokers complain that the 'fire-safe' smokes don't taste good.

Phelps Won’t Face Marijuana Charges

Phelps Won't Face Marijuana Charges

A county sheriff in South Carolina has decided not to pursue marijuana-related charges against Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, who was photographed smoking from a bong at a University of South Carolina party last fall.

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