JT Daily News: Among Smokers, Women More Likely to Develop Heart Disease Than Men

Daily News August 11, 2011     TODAY'S NEWS Among Smokers, Women More Likely to Develop Heart Disease Than Men Female smokers are 25 percent more likely than male smokers to develop heart disease, say researchers at the University of Minnesota. Majority of Children From Drug-Producing Homes Are Healthy, Drug Free A new study suggests a majority of children who are removed from homes where drugs are produced are healthy and drug free. Holding Alcohol Retailers Liable Can Reduce Deaths and Injuries, Task Force Finds Holding alcohol retailers liable for injuries or damage done by their customers who are intoxicated can reduce alcohol-related occurrences including motor vehicle deaths, homicides and injuries, according to a nationwide task force. Lifting Weights Can Help Smokers Quit Without Putting on Pounds Lifting weights can help smokers quit without gaining weight, new research indicates. Men and women who participated in a three-month resistance training program were twice as likely to quit smoking, compared with smokers who did not lift weights. OTHER HEADLINES OF INTEREST Blog: A Double Standard on Addiction (The Huffington Post) Blog: India's Efforts on TB, Tobacco Control Lauded (The Wall Street Journal) An annual physical isn't just for teenage jocks (USA Today) Four parenting styles that impact your child's mental health (USA Today) SHARE ON    NEWSROOM To stay on top of the latest drug and alcohol news. RESOURCES Prevent › Intervene › Get Treatment › Recover › Research & Publications › SPREAD THE WORD Send this message to a friend or colleague. Tell a Friend › SUPPORT US Together we can continue to build healthy families and healthy futures. Get Involved ›       DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. Messages sent to this email address are not read.   To prevent mailbox filters from deleting mailings from Drugfree.org, add jointogether@drugfree.org to your address book.   Find us on:       Copyright 2011 | The Partnership at Drugfree.org | 352 Park Avenue South | Ninth Floor | New York, NY 10010 Update Profile | Unsubscribe | Subscribe to List