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      Passive Smoking Affects Neurodevelopment in Babies

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      A new study shows that newborns that have been exposed to nicotine from both active and passive smoking mothers show poor physiological, sensory, motor and attention responses. Smoking during pregnancy has been linked to many different problems in infants like learning difficulties, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity and even obesity....
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      E-Cigarettes: Questions and Answers

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      This Article is Reprinted from the US Food and Drug Administration Q: What are electronic cigarettes? A: Electronic cigarettes are products designed to deliver nicotine or other substances to a user in the form of a vapor.  Typically, they are composed of a rechargeable, battery-operated heating element, a replaceable cartridge...
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      FDA Issues Warning to 5 E-cigarette Distributors

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      In a continuing battle with the e-cigarette industry, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued warning letters to five electronic cigarette distributors. The warnings were issued for for various violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) including unsubstantiated claims and poor manufacturing practices. In a previous...
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      Seven Reasons Not to Smoke Around Kids

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      By now everyone knows that smoking can kill you and your neighboor. Secondhand smoke is esoecially dangerous for children. These seven reasons not to smoke around kids speak for themselves. 1. Exposure to secondhand smoke causes premature death and disease in children and adults who do not smoke. 2. Between...
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      Surprise E-Cigarettes Dangerous

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      FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that a laboratory analysis of electronic cigarette samples has found that they contain carcinogens and toxic chemicals such as diethylene glycol, an ingredient used in antifreeze. Electronic cigarettes, also called “e-cigarettes,” are battery-operated devices that generally contain cartridges filled with nicotine, flavor and other...
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