Maryland Senate Passes 3 Percent Alcohol Tax Increase
Maryland state senators have approved a three-percent alcohol tax increase, which, if also passed by the House and signed by governor, would be the first increase since 1973.
FTC to Review Alcohol Marketing Compliance; Seeks Public Comment
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will once again review the effectiveness of the alcohol industry’s voluntary marketing guidelines, and is seeking public comment until April 26.
FTC to Review Alcohol Marketing Compliance, Seeks Public Comment
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will once again review the effectiveness of the alcohol industry’s voluntary marketing guidelines, taking an especially close look at the credibility of age registrations in social media advertising. The agency invite…
Breast Cancer Rates Lower for Women in Smoke-Free Homes, Workplaces
A new analysis supports past studies showing that women who live and work in smoke-free environments are less likely to develop breast cancer.
Visitors to ER for Medication Reactions Mostly Over 50
Americans 50 and over are more likely to end up in the emergency room seeking treatment for adverse reactions to medication.
Hospital Visits Due to Ecstasy Use Climb 75 Percent Between 2004 and 2008
Emergency room visits related to use of the illicit drug ecstasy rose 74.8 percent between 2004 and 2008, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
FDA Says Star’s Tobacco Lozenges Not Subject to Regulation
Star Scientific Inc. said it can now market its dissolvable tobacco lozenges because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that its products are not subject to the federal law regulating tobacco.
Calif. Leads Nation in Quitting Smoking; Anti-Tobacco Policies Credited
Researchers have found that when it comes to quitting smoking, Californians have done better than the people in the rest of the nation, probably because of stricter tobacco control policies.
Quitting Smoking Before Surgery Not Risky, Study Finds
Doctors can safely recommend that patients quit smoking any time before surgery, according to a new study.
Certain Genes Amplify Impact of Drugs on Brain
People with a specific genetic makeup experience greater loss of brain function when dependent on drugs.
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