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Calorie intake-dampening ADHD drug may help answer global obesity problem
Sep 5 2007, Irani

It is nearly 9 percent of American children who are suffering from ‘attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder’, and its only increasing trend along with the ‘attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy’ is leaving parents with no other option than to...

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Ysenberg shows its latest collection at the Tendence trade fair
Naveen, Shimla
At the Tendence trade fair, Frankfurt (July 3-7), Ysenberg will be presenting its latest collection of custom bejeweled cigar bands and gold ashtrays – Ysentrays and...
Cigars, Cigarettes, Ysenberg, Ysentrays
made popular Jul 3 2009
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People more helpful when you speak into right ear
Jeremy Taylor, New York
Filed under: Happy Hour Hero, Science Our happy hour fact to amaze your drinking buddies with. If you want someone to perform a task for you, you are better off asking...
Lifestyle, cigarettes, left brain, LeftBrain
made popular Jun 29 2009
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Beer box bandit caught on camera
Matt Glazebrook, New York
Filed under: Booze, News, Weird Police in the US state of Nebraska are on the hunt for a cunning master of disguise after a daring heist in which he stole $50 worth of...
Lifestyle, bud light, BudLight, cigarettes
made popular Jun 2 2009
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Smoking Ban in Jordan
Wa'd, Amman
Jordanian Government has finally taken the first step towards a new clear-aired Jordan, as a new smoking ban law in public facilities is out. This is a much needed step...
Law against smoking, Smoking Ban, Jordan
made popular Mar 5 2009
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Australia wants to fast-track fire-safe cigarettes
AP, Canberra
Australian officials said Friday they want to fast-track rules making cigarettes less likely to ignite fires as part of the government’s response to this...
AS, Australia, Wildfires, Cigarettes
made popular Feb 20 2009
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Arkansas gov. signs tobacco tax hike into law
AP, Little Rock
Cigarettes in Arkansas soon will cost an extra 56 cents a pack.
Tobacco, Tax, Cigarettes, Arkansas
made popular Feb 17 2009
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Marlboro top choice of regular teen smokers
AP, Chicago
Marlboro, the cigarette favored by adults, is also the runaway favorite of teens who regularly smoke, according to a new federal report released Thursday.
MED, Teens, Cigarettes, Technology
made popular Feb 12 2009
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New laws in 5 states call for fire-safe cigarettes
AP, Fort Worth
Laws mandating stores only sell cigarettes that are slow-burning and fire-safe went into effect in five states on New Year’s Day.
Fire, Safe, Cigarettes, Laws
made popular Jan 2 2009
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Russia passes new restrictions on tobacco
AP, Moscow
Russia’s lower house of parliament on Wednesday approved legislation to lower tar and nicotine content in cigarettes and to place large health warnings on the...
EU, Russia, Cigarettes, Business
made popular Dec 3 2008
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Russian tobacco control legislation criticized
AP, Moscow
Russia’s lower house of parliament has approved legislation to lower tar and nicotine content in cigarettes and to put large health warnings on the packs.
EU, Russia, Cigarettes, Business
made popular Dec 3 2008
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Salt 'as bad as cigarettes'
Kamal Kishore, Shimla
AUSTRALIANS are consuming too much salt, say nutritionists who blame not only fast food but also healthier alternatives such as canned vegetables and baked beans. Less...
Salt, cigarettes, Health, Health & Fitness
made popular Dec 3 2008
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WTO probes Thai barriers to foreign cigarettes
AP, Geneva
The World Trade Organization opened an investigation Monday into Thai import charges on foreign cigarettes, acting on a complaint from the Philippines.
EU, WTO, Cigarettes, Business
made popular Nov 17 2008
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Cigarette rituals
Wera, California
Cigarette rituals are able to point out inner emotional state of smoker. Deep inhalation during the question is a classic case, plaid up in movies many times. Person is...
cigarettes, cheap cigarettes, discount cigarettes
made popular Oct 24 2008
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Should pregnant smokers be thrown in jail or left alone with their conscience & cigarettes?
Tina Peden, Portsmouth
Child abuse can be PHYSICAL - shaking, hitting, beating, burning, or biting a child. Child abuse can be EMOTIONAL - constantly blaming or putting down a child;...
Pregnant Smokers, Smoking effects on unborn
made popular Oct 16 2008
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NYC sues reservation smoke shops over bootlegging
AP, New York
New York City is suing eight smoke shops that have been selling tax-free cigarettes on an Indian reservation.
NY, Tax, Free, Cigarettes
made popular Sep 29 2008
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BAT is interested in purchasing of Turkish tobacco company Tekel Cigarette
Wera, California
BAT is interested in purchasing of Turkish tobacco company Tekel Cigarette British American Tobacco is interested in purchasing of Turkish public company Tekel...
cigarettes, cheap cigarettes, shopping, Business
made popular Sep 27 2008
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Indian Smoker’s Nightmare
Mohit Sharma, Delhi
1. Congress has won again the Lok Sabha election and decided to make A.Ramodass the Prime Minister who for getting any popularity can go to any extent in...
smoking, unashamed, India
made popular Sep 23 2008
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18 Unique Ways to Enjoy Cigarettes, Slowly Killing Yourself (CLUSTER)
Going LikeSixty, Monkey
As kids take up smoking, it’s important that they know there are fun things to do with cigarettes as opposed to just becoming addicted to the nicotine. Children can...
cigarettes, Health & Fitness
made popular Sep 19 2008
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Why Strawberry Jam is More Regulated than Cigarettes
Sean, New York City
While jams and other consumer products are strictly regulated and are required to pass stringent tests before they can be sold, tobacco has no restrictions and...
Strawberry Jam, Cigarettes, Health & Fitness, United States
made popular Aug 30 2008
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Are cell phones the next cigarettes?
Reina, New York
It took years for the hazards of smoking to come to light. Now there’s debate over the safety of mobile phones, but studies on their possible health effects are...
Cell phones, cigarettes, health effects, Technology
made popular Aug 11 2008
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Increasing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-cases may create major economic health burden
Irani, New Delhi
Perhaps the most common cause of female infertility, the diverse as well as complex female endocrine disorder - the polycystic ovary syndrome - is growing worries among...
Polycystic ovary syndrome, Menstrual dysfunction, Infertility, Hirsutism
made popular Sep 4 2007
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UK hospitals to weigh all patients to solve eating disorder and obesity problems
Irani, New Delhi
The British health administration sees to be all set to erase the ‘taboo’ about its hospitals that frail elderly people are found under-nourished when they...
Obesity epidemic, British health administration, Malnourished people, UK hospital food
made popular Sep 3 2007
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Obesity linked to geography, social class and one's economic standing! Study
Irani, New Delhi
Obesity is an economic issue! Surprising? This comment itself is enough to leave one ponder on the link between obesity and social position. It is not just another...
Obesity geography, Obesity epidemic, African-Americans obesity, Health & Fitness
made popular Sep 3 2007
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Tax Junk Food to Control Childhood Obesity Epidemic: CMA President
Irani, New Delhi
To combat the epidemic of childhood obesity, junk food should be taxed, Dr. Ruth Collins-Nakai, president of the Canadian Medical Association said. According to her,...
Tax, Junk Food, Childhood Obesity, Obesity Epidemic
made popular Mar 23 2006
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