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And we've always heard that the British have a very different sense of humor.  Enter the Canadians, who have put together an anti-smoking campaign that is a real gas. What do you think?  Is this a refreshing change in the PSAs that you've heard about smoking or is this just ridiculous...

Smokers' rights could be at risk once again: a medical expert is currently advocating for some drastic regulations that would make it mandatory for all smokers to obtain a smoking license.

It was classified as a small fire, but it still took the woman's life.

As the surgeon general helpfully details on every pack of cigarettes, there are many health problems associated with smoking. But here's a new one: Smoking can cause restless nights. German researchers surveyed the sleep habits of 1,100 smokers and 1,200 non-smokers...

Most of us are aware by now that not only is smoking detrimental to the health who do it, but also to everyone in their vicinity, as secondhand smoke has been labeled a culprit in diseases like respiratory infections, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and lung cancer. Oops -- and we almost forgot memory loss.

Smoking in your car with a child in a safety seat is a traffic violation and you will be ticketed if caught.

Louisiana Sen. Fred Mills bill would have allowed employers to hire and fire employees based on if they smoke.

Rep. Frank Hoffman's legislation would expand on the Louisiana Smoke Free Air Act by prohibiting smoking within several feet of the entrance to any building where smoking is already forbidden.

Councilman Kenneth Boudreaux wants public meetings about smoking in bars

The Louisiana House Health and Welfare Committee unanimously passed Rep. Frank Hoffman's legislation.

The ban on smoking in public establishment in Alexandria is getting some results with the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. According to their report  the ban has shown an immediate impact on the air quality of those places who are enforcing the law...

The Federal Drug Administration is stepping up their enforcement effort to try to prevent tobacco sales to children.

The ban on smoking in bars and casinos has been a issue on the lips of many for years, and the Alexandria city council will be voting on it today. Some proprietors worry that their business will suffer if patrons aren't allowed to smoke on the premises...

A hospital in Alexandria has a brand new policy, expanding on an existing one, that is going to make it very hard for hospital workers and staff to have a smoke on their breaks.  The hospital plans to ban the odor of smoke on workers' clothes.

A new report from the American Cancer Society says Louisiana is not doing enough to prevent and fight cancer.

So are teenagers smoking? Well, yes, but the it's the first try where the stats are going up according to a Centers For Disease Control and Prevention study.

The Wingin It Wednesday segment on today's "Mornings With Ken & Bernie" targeted three issues: the Texas Governor putting in his special session call a bill aimed at stopping "groping" at airports, the latest with the ATF and the new graphic pictures depicting the health dangers of smoking.

Scientists think that they may have unlocked the secret behind why cigarettes can have a suppressant component.