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The FDA goes after cigarette companies that flavor their product

Ten cigarette companies in the United States have been sent a strongly worded letter that their plan on selling flavored cigarettes is against the law.
Nov 6, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in World

Science and Politics at Odds in UK Drug Row

In what appears to be a clash between scientists and politicians, Britain's chief drug advisor has re-ignited a familiar debate by suggesting that Ecstasy, LSD and cannabis (marijuana) are less dangerous than both alcohol and cigarettes.
Oct 29, 2009 by  David Antrobus in Politics - 4 comments

Soldier dies after receiving cancerous lung transplant

British soldier, Matthew Millington, 31, died at home in Brown Lees, England after receiving lungs from a donor who was known to have smoked between 30 and 50 cigarettes per day.
Oct 11, 2009 by  Kevin Jess in Health - 10 comments

Opinion: Australian women in public care raped, swap sex for cigarettes

It's a well-known problem that has finally managed to get media attention in Australia: women in Victorian “state-monitored” care are subject to rape and degrading situations, according to Victoria's Public Advocate. This is a truly nauseating issue.
Sep 24, 2009 by  Paul Wallis in Health - 4 comments

TopFinds: Obama's ratings dip, world's oldest man dies

An inmate revolt at an Ontario prison. Obama's sinking approval rating. Why is Spain banning booze and cigarettes from its beaches? These are the top stories gathering buzz around the world.
Jul 24, 2009 by  David Silverberg in Internet - 9 comments

No sex, alcohol or cigarettes; Spain imposes tough new laws

Northern European and British tourists arriving on the Spanish Costas this summer can rest assured that the weather will be hot, the sangria will flow and siestas are still commonplace.
Jul 21, 2009 by  Alethea Borgman in Environment - 8 comments

St Louis Debates Public Smoking Ban at Third Hearing

ST LOUIS- Will the Gateway to the West finally join the list of 40 of the most populated US cities currently outlawing the use of cigarettes in enclosed public places?
Jul 10, 2009 by  Sarah Reichardt in Business

Opinion: What does Obama Have in Common With Joe Camel?

In June, President Obama signed America's strongest anti-smoking bill ever and praised it for providing critically needed protections for kids. Since then he's had to defend his own battle with nicotine addiction.
Jul 5, 2009 by  Paul Solomon in Health - 13 comments

Opinion: Black market coming? Australia proposes $20 packs of cigarettes

Australia is currently looking at raising taxes which would raise the price of a packet of cigarettes by 21 per cent. This policy proposal has the full backing of health and related lobbies in Canberra. This is looking like prohibition by other means.
Jul 5, 2009 by  Paul Wallis in Crime - 1 comment

Law Reigns in U.S. Tobacco but Not Exports of Cigarettes

Obama, who has fought the tobacco addiction himself, just signed a law to reign in U.S. tobacco makers. The law gives major governmental powers to stop flavor additives and to require tough new warning labels. But what about exports of cigarettes?
Jun 23, 2009 by  Carol Forsloff in Health

Study says tobacco companies changed product but said nothing

A new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers shows that tobacco manufacturers have continually changed the ingredients and the design of their cigarettes over time.
Jun 20, 2009 by  Bob Ewing in Business - 4 comments

US Cigarette Companies Lose Appeal In Federal Court

Cigarette companies in the United States will no longer be allowed to market tobacco products as "low tar," "light," "ultra light" or "mild."
May 22, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in Politics - 6 comments

TopFinds: Canada's very white Parliament, sex-ed through texting

The white and uneducated Canadian Parliament. China orders officials to smoke local cigarettes. Sex-ed through cellphone texts. These are the top stories gaining attention around the world.
May 8, 2009 by  David Silverberg in Internet - 7 comments

China orders officials: Smoke or be fined

In central China, officials have been ordered by the government to smoke approximately a quarter million packs of cigarettes in a year or else they might be slapped with fines.
May 4, 2009 by  Subhabrata Das in World - 7 comments

Operation Shellshock Leads To Charges Against 18

Smugglers often carry humans, drugs, cigarettes and produce across the border. For two years environmental officials have been watching a group tote snapping turtles and Massassauga rattlesnakes between the US and Canada.
Mar 21, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in Crime - 2 comments

Cigarette butts biggest polluter of Canadian ocean shorelines

According to a report released on Tuesday by the Washington, D.C.-based Ocean Conservancy, the main source of debris on our Canadian shorelines is (drum roll please) ... cigarette butts. Smokers unite and clean up your act.
Mar 11, 2009 by  Carolyn E. Price in Environment - 6 comments

'Winston Man' dead at age 68 from cancer

Alan Landers was the face of Winston cigarettes for two decades. On Friday he died after battling throat cancer in Lauderhill, Florida.
Mar 4, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in World - 4 comments

E-Cigarettes Coming Under Fire From Health Officials

If it looks like a cigarette, acts like a cigarette, and eases your nicotine cravings like a cigarette, it must be a cigarette. Right? Well…not exactly. It’s an electronic cigarette, and it's raising concerns with health officials.
Mar 2, 2009 by  Christine Mattice in Health

Nutritionists warn 'salt is as bad as cigarettes'

Nutritionists and doctors are worried that Australians are consuming too much salt, which may harm their health just as adversely as cigarettes do.
Dec 3, 2008 by  Chris V. Thangham in Health - 3 comments

Great American Smokeout is Today

Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the United States take part in the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout® by smoking less or quitting for the day
Nov 20, 2008 by  Bob Ewing in Health - 4 comments
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