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Do 'light' cigarettes deliver less nicotine to the brain than regular cigarettes?
Sep 28, 2008 |
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For decades now, cigarette makers have marketed so-called light cigarettes — which contain less nicotine than regular smokes — with the implication that they are less harmful to smokers' health. A new UCLA study shows, however, ...
FDA warns Web companies not to sell flavored cigs
Nov 06, 2009 |
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(AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration said Friday that it has warned several companies to stop selling banned flavored cigarettes to U.S. consumers online.
Exercise makes cigarettes less attractive to smokers
Oct 26, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Exercise can help smokers quit because it makes cigarettes less attractive. A new study from the University of Exeter shows for the first time that exercise can lessen the power of cigarettes ...
Study: Cigarettes contain more nicotine
Aug 30, 2006 |
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A U.S. study suggests the nicotine content of cigarettes has increased during recent years, making it tougher for smokers to quit.
FDA ban on flavored cigs takes effect
Sep 22, 2009 |
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(AP) -- The new federal ban on flavored cigarettes took effect on Tuesday, marking one of the first visible signs of the Food and Drug Administration's new authority to regulate tobacco.
Harm-reduction cigarettes are more toxic than traditional cigarettes, study finds
Dec 08, 2008 |
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Typically, tobacco companies market harm-reduction cigarettes as being safer than traditional "full-flavored" brands, leading many smokers to conclude that the use of harm-reduction brands lowers their exposure to toxicants.
Heavy smokers who cut back still take in more toxins than light smokers
Dec 13, 2006 |
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[B]U of MN study shows heavy smokers compensate for less cigarettes[/B] University of Minnesota tobacco researchers have found that heavy smokers who reduce their number of daily cigarettes still take in ...
How safe are e-cigarettes?
Sep 22, 2009 |
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Tonya Moraffah takes a deep drag on her cigarette, feels the soothing surge of nicotine and explains what extinguished her 30-year, pack-a-day smoking habit.
More evidence that ‘light’ smokes fool the smoker
May 03, 2006 |
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A new survey confirms that many smokers are fooling themselves about the benefits of so-called light cigarettes. Research by Professor Janet Hoek from Massey University and Associate Professor Rachel Kennedy ...
New cigarette designs don't offer lower predicted cancer risks
Mar 19, 2007 |
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The tobacco company's description of its new cigarette brand seems to promise a lot.
Computer problems driving people to drink
Jan 12, 2006 |
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A British survey says stress over work and computer-related problems is driving people to cigarettes and alcohol.
Research suggests that cigarettes' power may not be in nicotine itself
Sep 03, 2008 |
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There may be a very good reason why coffee and cigarettes often seem to go hand in hand. A Kansas State University psychology professor's research suggests that nicotine's power may be in how it enhances other experiences. ...
Imperfections aside, smoking regulation bill long overdue, tobacco control expert says
Jun 08, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- After nearly a decade of waiting, the U.S. Senate is expected Monday to pass a bill giving the Food and Drug Administration the authority to regulate tobacco, and despite controversies over the involvement ...
Study: Cigarette packaging still misleading consumers over health hazards
Jul 28, 2009 |
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New research suggests that current regulations have failed to remove misleading information from cigarette packaging, revealing that a substantial majority of consumers believe cigarettes are less hazardous when the packs ...
Smoking gun: just one cigarette has harmful effect on the arteries of young healthy adults
Oct 27, 2009 |
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Even one cigarette has serious adverse effects on young adults, according to research presented by Dr. Stella Daskalopoulou at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2009, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the ...
