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CDC disappointed as smoking increases in U.S.
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science

Category: Health

2009-11-21 09:20:49
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the rate of cigarette smoking in the United States increased in 2008, the first time in fifteen years.


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NJOY refutes FDA’s claim about E-cigarettes
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science

Category: Health

2009-07-25 08:40:53
The Njoy company has issued a news release stating that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's analysis concerning its E-cigarette contains "omissions" and "scientific inconsistencies." Njoy is having an independent third party analysis performed on the FDA study.


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FDA calls E-cigarettes 'Illegal'
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science

Category: Health

2009-07-23 08:20:14
On Wednesday, July 22, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to users of electronic cigarettes: "The products we reviewed so far we found to be illegal."


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Tobacco study points finger: Changing addiction with no public knowledge
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science

Category: Health

2009-06-21 09:28:57
A study made by the Harvard School of Public Health states that tobacco companies make major changes in the design of cigarettes, all without informing the public. Its authors state that the FDA should require complete disclosure from the tobacco industry of such changes in the future.


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U.S. tobacco bill may pass despite cigarette lobby and pigs with lipstick ads
Written By: William Atkins
Section: UNI-verse

Category: The Science Blog

2009-06-04 08:21:27
The U.S. Senate is currently debating a new bill proposing many more restrictions to the marketing of tobacco products, specifically cigarettes, and making the Food and Drug Administration responsible for controlling tobacco advertising. This is important because the tobacco industry will stop at nothing to get adults and your kids to try one of their products.


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'Third-hand smoke': A new term, more health dangers
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science

Category: Health

2009-01-05 08:54:55
Researchers lead by Boston’s MassGeneral Hospital for Children used a new term ('third-hand smoke') for the lingering effects of tobacco smoke that contaminates carpets, drapes, clothing, and other materials after the smoke itself has disappeared. As a hospital for children, doctors and staff at MassGeneral are troubled by the dangers of 'third-hand' smoke to the health of all children.


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Women smokers more likely to be depressed
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science

Category: Health

2008-10-04 08:59:50
A ten-year Australian study finds that women in Australia who smoke more than twenty cigarettes per day, as compared to non-smokers, are more likely to have major depression.


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WHO tells electronic cigarette companies to stop using its name
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science

Category: Health

2008-09-20 11:00:47
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Friday, September 19, 2008, that companies marketing electronic cigarettes as safe and effective ways to stop smoking (anti-smoking therapies) should stop making such claims. WHO also wants them to stop using its name and logo.


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