Filmmaker Nadia Collot took three years to dig deep into the global tobacco industry and uncover the major lies and fraud for which it's responsible. In The Tobacco Conspiracy (Kuiv Productions and National Film Board of Canada), the network of deceit and lies of the Big Tobacco companies is highlighted, as well as the expanse of this manipulation and … [Read more...] about The Tobacco Conspiracy: Investigative Documentary Challenges Industry Lies
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Neurodevelopment of Infants Born to Mothers Who Smoke
Research statistics gathered by a study lead by Professor George Wehby of the University of Iowa's College of Public Health have revealed startling evidence about the neurodevelopment of babies of mothers that smoke during pregnancy, and these facts are much worse than expected. The study's female participants were from health clinics in the countries of Brazil, Chile, and … [Read more...] about Neurodevelopment of Infants Born to Mothers Who Smoke
WebQuit Nationwide Stop Smoking Study Offers Free Tools and Support
Would you like to quit smoking in the next 30 days? Bloggers nationwide are sharing the news about a nationwide smoking cessation study being conducted by Seattle's Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Fred Hutch (for short) is a world leader in cancer research, treatment, and prevention. This new program aims to improve the effectiveness of web-based smoking cessation … [Read more...] about WebQuit Nationwide Stop Smoking Study Offers Free Tools and Support
Research Discovers Tobacco in Cigarettes Contain Live Bacteria Strains and Human Pathogens
Scientific American just published an article by Brett Isreal with a stiff warning that users of tobacco products are also inhaling live bacteria into their lungs when they smoke tobacco. The amount of carcinogenic substances and chemicals in cigarettes has been the bulk of the research studies, along with the effects of nicotine addition, until now. This new research … [Read more...] about Research Discovers Tobacco in Cigarettes Contain Live Bacteria Strains and Human Pathogens
FTC Discontinues Tar and Nicotine Test
After 42 years, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has ended a test to measure the amount of tar and nicotine in cigarettes. According to the Associated Press, the FTC decided to discontinue the testing for two reasons: the test itself was flawed, and tobacco companies could use the results to promote one brand of cigarette over another. The test was known as the Cambridge … [Read more...] about FTC Discontinues Tar and Nicotine Test
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