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Should people be able to sue tobacco companies for unfair and deceptive advertising regarding "low tar," "ultra light" or "mild" cigarettes? That's ... Read More »

Everytime I glance at a cigarette pack, I'm greeted with a disturbing image of black lungs and rotting teeth. Whenever I turn on the TV, I witness an ... Read More »

Now here are some kids who aren't messing around. They are mad. They want us to know about it. And here's what they have to say: We're tired of being ... Read More »

I remember taking a class in university where we discussed the history of marketing products to children. Giants like Disney and McDonald's got in the ... Read More »

Until recently, Apple computers had a new campaign for their iMac that said "You can't be too thin, or too powerful." but it caused so much ... Read More »

Food Labels can be confusing, but it's important to know what you're putting into your body. Here are a few things to consider when decoding them: ... Read More »

Marketers are going further and further these days to grab people's attention, but one series of yogurt ads may have gone a little too far, and has ... Read More »

Nickelodeon is the latest to come under fire in the battle against childhood obesity. A recent study showed that more than 80% of the foods and snacks ... Read More »

My outlook, when it comes to weight loss and beauty fads, is a kind of mix between realistic skepticism and dreamy hopefulness. It's no fun to go ... Read More »

I would have thought the days of "weight loss in a pill" products were numbered (the credible ones anyway), but they just keep coming! The latest is ... Read More »