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[UK] Obese and smokers less of a burden on the NHS than the healthy who live longer - report

Research by the Institute of Economic Affairs argues that a tax on fatty food could actually increase the burden on the health system and unfairly penalise the poor.
Electronic Telegraph (uk)
added Jun 27, 2012 16:11
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[Virginia] Star Scientific cites positive test results on product

Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch
added May 9, 2012 17:56
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[UK] Junk science: food companies accused of using tobacco's tricks to protect profits

Global food and drink companies are using techniques pioneered by the tobacco industry to undermine public-health policies designed to combat obesity, diabetes and alcohol-related illnesses, a new study claims.
The Independent (uk)
added Feb 12, 2013 13:08
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KELLY: Coca-Cola, Big Tobacco, and Why the Personal Responsibility of the Consumer Should Not Be Allowed to Excuse Corporate Malfeasance

Sent by Brown & Williamson employee Merrell Williams, the picture the documents painted of the tobacco industry was devastating . . . Assisted by lobbyists, paid for politicians, and talk radio, tobacco companies drew a new picture where greedy trial lawy
The League of Ordinary Gentlemen (blog)
added Jan 19, 2013 22:20
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Star Scientific Exiting Tobacco Business

Will discontinue manufacturing, distribution, sale of Ariva, Stonewall dissolvable products
Convenience Store/Petroleum (CSPNet)
added Dec 18, 2012 17:56
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Vintage Camel Cigarettes Thanksgiving Ad Suggests Smoking After Every Course (PICTURE)

According to this vintage Camel ad uploaded by Flickr user SA_Steve, you'll need four to five cigarettes just to make it through your Turkey Day feast, because "Camel Cigarettes Aid With Your Thanksgiving Digestion!"
Huffington Post (blog)
added Nov 21, 2012 16:50
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[UK] How gargling lemonade could help smokers to quit the habit

They found that the interaction of sugar (known as glucose) on the tongue boosts attention as well as energy and can improve self control. This could help keep smokers away from the cigarettes at least in the short-term.
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
added Nov 8, 2012 13:00
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Lawyers of Big Tobacco Lawsuits Take Aim at Food Industry

Don Barrett is among a group of lawyers taking on food companies over what they say are mislabeled products and ingredients that mislead consumers.
New York Times
added Aug 20, 2012 02:36
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Nicotine In Vegetables: 20 Pounds Of Eggplant Equivalent To 1 Cigarette

Click through the below slideshow for the amounts of nicotine in other everyday vegetables.
Huffington Post (blog)
added Jun 14, 2012 21:02
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The Fatter of Two Evils

ENGBER: Why are Americans more afraid of gaining weight than smoking cigarettes?
Slate
added Jul 23, 2012 10:34
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