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Tobacco Laws for Minors May Cut Adult Smoking as Well

States with tighter restrictions on the sale of cigarettes to teens also had lower adult smoking rates, especially among women, researchers found. These states also tended to have fewer adult heavy smokers. "In most states for many years, it has been i
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Jun 18, 2013 15:36
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Polluted Air Linked to Autism Risk

Pregnant women who live in smog-filled areas may be twice as likely to have children with autism, a new study suggests. "The study does not prove that pollution increases risk for autism. It found an association," cautioned lead author Andrea Roberts, a
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Jun 18, 2013 15:35
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[Africa, Kenya] NJOGUNDONGWE: Here's why you should not smoke shisha

Shisha smoking has become a craze of sorts in Nairobi and other cities. It looks cool, makes for good bonding or hangout, and even smells nice. It is not your typical cigarette, so it must be safe, right? Wrong. Unknown to many, smoking shisha may actual
Daily Nation (ke)
added Jun 18, 2013 15:33
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[UK-Wales] Llanelli man fined for dropping cigarette end outside police station

A LLANELLI man has been fined £200 for dropping a cigarette end outside Llanelli Police Station. Guy Joseph Blundell, of Brynmor Road, Llanelli, was also ordered to pay £100 prosecution costs by Carmarthen magistrates and a £20 victim surcharge.
This is South Wales (uk) (Evening Post)
added Jun 18, 2013 15:31
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[UK] North West MEPs to visit Blackburn e-cig firm

NORTH West MEPs Chris Davies and Jacqueline Foster will visit e-cigarette firm Totally Wicked in the wake of announced plans to class the products as ‘medicines’. A spokesman for Totally Wicked said the firm was concerned from the announcement by the Med
Blackburn, Darwen And Hyndburn Citizen (uk)
added Jun 18, 2013 15:29
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[Asia, Malaysia] Two more parks follow the ban on smoking

THE no-smoking zone will be extended to two other large parks — Taman Bandaran Kelana Jaya and Taman Aman, state exco for Health Dr Daroyah Alwi said. The first park to introduce a smoking ban is Taman Jaya and Dr Daroyah hopes the public will give thei
The Star (my)
added Jun 18, 2013 15:17
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LETTER: LANE: E-Cigarettes and Children

“E-Cigarettes at a Crossroads” (Business Day, June 13) shines light on Big Tobacco’s next cash cow. ... Flavorings like chocolate, cherry and peach are clearly not aimed at the typical middle-aged consumer seeking to quit an addiction involving tobacco,
New York Times
added Jun 18, 2013 13:52
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The Economist explains: Who opposes e-cigarettes, and why?

There is a good case for regulating e-cigarettes to ensure quality and safety, and to keep them out of the hands of children. But overly strict regulation could snuff out a new industry with the potential to save smokers from a lot of harm.
The Economist
added Jun 18, 2013 13:50
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A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity For British American Tobacco plc

Indeed, BAT announced earlier this year that it has appointed its former group operations director, Des Naughton, as managing director of its Next Generation Products division. Alongside him will flow substantial investment, with the company expecting a
Motley Fool UK
added Jun 18, 2013 13:47
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[Europe, Malta] Dalligate: Police Commissioner’s statement does not change facts – Olaf chief

The Director-General of Olaf, Giovanni Kessler, this morning told a European Parliament committee that despite the recent declaration by the Maltese Police Commissioner on the Dalli investigation, nothing changed the facts uncovered by the EU’s anti-fra
Times of Malta (mt)
added Jun 18, 2013 13:45
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