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[Massachusetts] Editorial: Trying to quit smoking just got a little easier

Now, the FDA has seen the light and will remove the time limits and the rules about cheating. With its announcement on Monday, the bureau recognized that anything that helps people to quit should be encouraged, not forbidden. Unlike many FDA moves, thi
Springfield (MA) Union-News and Sunday Republican
added Apr 5, 2013 14:47
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[Virginia] The buzz around bee health

blaming is a type of insecticide that is a nicotine derivative called neonicotinoids. "In simplistic terms, the way it works, I believe it messes with pest's nervous systems. Kind of like if we took a huge dose of a nicotine derivative," Martinez explain
Staunton (VA) Daily News Leader
added Apr 4, 2013 13:41
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[Iowa] FDA recommends modifications to labeling current over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy products (PDF)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended changes to the warnings and directions for use of over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products ... Niconovum USA, a subsidiary of Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI), markets Zonni
Reynolds American (RAI)
added Apr 16, 2013 01:55
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FDA allowing makers of nicotine gum, patches to say smokers can safely use them for longer

The Food and Drug Administration says smokers who are trying to quit can safely use over-the counter nicotine gum, patches and lozenges for longer than previously recommended in a move to help millions of Americans kick the habit.
AP - Associated Press
added Apr 2, 2013 19:33
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FDA to ease restrictions for smoking-cessation products

Smoking-cessation products contain the addictive substance nicotine but do not carry many of the other harmful chemicals found in cigarettes, chewing tobacco and snuff. The products, once available only by prescription, are now available over the counter.
The Washington Post
added Apr 2, 2013 19:31
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RIGGS: Good News: The FDA Says It Won't Kill You to Chew Nicotine Gum and Smoke a Cigarette At the Same Time - Hit & Run

None of this is news to folks who heretofore have, for reasons of both pleasure and weakness of will, mixed a fresh piece of Nicorette with a Parliament, or used Nicorette forever and ever. Writing on his blog, Reason contributor Jacob Grier calls the FD
Reason Magazine
added Apr 2, 2013 19:28
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Tobacco constituent extraction from snus during consumer use

Scientists at British American Tobacco have used a multi-analyte approach to determine the level of exposure to tobacco constituents of snus users. The results show that, generally, less than a third of each constituent measured was extracted by consumers
EurekAlert
added Apr 2, 2013 12:38
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Nicotine Replacement Therapy Labels May Change

Now, the Food and Drug Administration--after reviewing scientific research on the safety of NRT products sold over the counter (OTC)--has decided that some warnings and limitations specified in the directions for use on the labels of these products are n
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
added Apr 2, 2013 12:22
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FDA Letter to Health Agencies on the regulation of over-the-counter (OTC) nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) drug products (PDF)

This is a combined response to three citizen petitions asking the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) ... We have carefully considered the arguments in each Petition ... the Petitioners' requests are granted in part and denied in part.
Regulations.gov
added Apr 2, 2013 21:46
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FDA Takes Welcome Steps to Help More Smokers Quit

These labeling changes recognize that cigarette smoking is extremely addictive, and most smokers make multiple attempts to quit before they succeed. The changes will help more smokers to safely and effectively use NRT products to quit smoking. An FDA cons
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added Apr 2, 2013 18:57
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