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Loss for Cigarette Maker in First Florida Tobacco Trial
Feb 13, 2009
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In the opening phase of the first of 8,000 tobacco trials in Florida, big tobacco lost. According to Bloomberg News, a jury made up of three...
Most Cancer in Men Linked to Smoking
Jan 22, 2009
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There is emerging data that more strongly links cancer deaths—well beyond lung cancers—in men to smoking. A recent study released...
Menthol Cigarettes More Addictive
Jan 12, 2009
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A recent study reveals that menthol cigarettes are far more addictive, especially among certain groups of smokers, than nonmenthol cigarettes. ...
NEJM Changes Disclosure Policy
Jan 12, 2009
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Conflict-of-interest allegations have caused the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) to change its policies regarding such disclosures said...
Third Hand Smoke Dangers Not Well Recognized
Jan 5, 2009
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The hazards of first and second hand smoke are well known. But now, researchers have raised concerns about the dangers of so-called "third hand...
Smoking Linked to Oral Clefts
Dec 23, 2008
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A new study published in the journal Epidemiology says that smoking during the first trimester of pregnancy is linked with an increased risk of oral...
Study: Second-Hand Smoke Linked to Female Infertility
Dec 22, 2008
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A new study reveals women who have routinely been around smokers may face greater challenges when trying to conceive. Reuters Health said that...
Study: Smoking Raises Colon Cancer Risk
Dec 18, 2008
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A recent analysis of a variety of earlier studies—a meta-analysis—has revealed a “significant” link between smoking and an...
"Light" Cigarette Suits OK'd by Supreme Court
Dec 16, 2008
| Parker Waichman LLP
"Light" cigarette lawsuits can go forward, thanks to a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. In a 5-4 decision, the court said a federal...
Smoking During Pregnancy Ups Birth Defect Risks, May Lead to Fussy Babies
Nov 5, 2008
| Parker Waichman LLP
A mother's cigarette smoking during pregnancy not only increases the chances that her infant will be born with a cleft lip or palate, but can also...
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