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Electronic Cigarettes - Not As Completely Safe As Many Believe

Electronic cigarettes (e.cigarettes), which are battery-operated devices intended to provide "the smoking experience" with water vapor, rather than smoke, may not be as harmless as many believe.

119 comments    health technology smoking
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Smoking Everywhere Electric Cigarettes Review Are They Safe

In 2008, electronic cigarettes boomed in the UK and took Europe by storm then it made its way to the United States where the sales of Electric Cigarettes have sky rocketed prompting the FDA to consider more...

51 comments    smoking cigarettes cigarette
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Lasik Surgery, Lasek Surgery, Contact Lenses or Prescription Glasses?

I've worn prescription glasses for nearsightedness since the fifth grade. They were a real downer as a kid and high school football player because I had trouble seeing the ball I was supposed to catch as...

27 comments    health contact lenses myopia
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Omega 3 health benefits

One of the more important nutrients needed is Omega-3 fatty acids; this nutrient is needed by our brain and is used by our body for normal biological functions. Omega-3's are found in a variety of foods...

10 comments    health blood pressure fda
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THE TRUTH: Cigarettes versus Electronic Cigarettes

Cigarette Smoking Statistics In 2006, an estimated 26.2 million men (23.5 percent) and 20.9 million women (18.1 percent) are smokers in the United States. These people are at higher risk of heart attack and...

20 comments    health politics smoking
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Cat Food - Special Kitty Recall

Nov/09/08Pouch Beef 24x3ozPouch3oz8113157541 Special Kitty US Nov/10/08Pouch Beef 24x3ozPouch3oz8113157541 Special Kitty US Nov/22/08Pouch Beef 24x3ozPouch3oz8113157541 Special Kitty US Nov/23/08Pouch Beef...

30 comments    pet health healthy pet food
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Pet Food Recall - Dog Food Updated 04/28/08

Words to know about the Pet Food Recall: Wheat Gluten = The left over stuff when wheat flour is milled until the wheat starch is gone and only the wheat's gluten is left. Rice Protein Concentrate = A...

213 comments    pet health healthy pet food
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Tattoos- Health Risks and Toxic Effects

Tattoo inks are not regulated by the FDA, despite increasing evidence not only of skin reactions, but also delayed effects such as skin cancer and auto-immune disorders.

14 comments    tattoos body art skin cancer
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LA Times Lies About Electronic Cigarettes

I recently read an electronic cigarette reviews regarding e-cig safety concerning chemicals contained in electronic cigarettes. I was reading an article from the Los Angeles Times "FDA: Electronic...

40 comments    stop smoking cigarettes fda
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Evangers Pet Food Recall - Poor Business Ethics Or Just Forgot The Truth?

The FDA has posted a consumer alert on April 24, 2008 warning consumers that Evanger's Dog and Cat Food company is producing under-processed pet food which can cause botulism. The FDA states on the FDA website...

30 comments    pet food recall business ethics
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