The year 1991 will always be impressed upon my memory. ...more

January 11, 2009

Planning to dodge the risks of secondhand smoke by sitting outside at a wine bar tonight? Surprise: If people are smoking on the patio or sidewalk, the air there is just as bad as it is in the smoking section indoors. ...more

May 23, 2008

Before 9/11, my husband and I spent a lot of time traveling in Switzerland. We thoroughly enjoyed riding its excellent trains, with one exception. The panel of glass that separated nonsmokers from the smoking section was open at the top, making it impossible to escape the smoke. It made us wonder why they even bothered. That's the same question you have to ask when it comes to "healthy" junk food, a burgeoning new food group. ...more

September 27, 2007