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Some cheap snacks still pack trans fat

Ever since food companies had to start being more forthcoming about the trans fat content in their products, consumers have been more educated about ... Read More »

Cupcakes banned at school holiday parties

The American public ban on smoking has been one of the most successful citizen-led public health campaigns of all time. Think a similar-type ban on ... Read More »

Minnesota now the first state to ban mercury in makeup

Beginning January of this upcoming new year, adding mercury to cosmetics will be a thing of the past. At least in the state of Minnesota. They are the ... Read More »

Teen tobacco laws seeing more enforcement at retailers

Retailers who sell tobacco are finally getting with the program in terms of selling those products to underage teenagers, according to a U.S. ... Read More »

Musician Paul Weller lights up on stage despite smoking ban

I'm not sure what to say about this news item regarding musician Paul Weller lighting up on stage at a recent London gig despite the smoking ban in ... Read More »

FDA to fight cough supressant industry over ingredient

Cough syrup and suppressant products that contain the unapproved hydrocodone ingredient will soon be targeted by the FDA for removal from shelves, ... Read More »

Smoking ban coming to Tennessee this Monday

Another smoking ban is coming this Monday (tomorrow) to Tennessee, as public buildings will no longer allow smoking inside those structures. The ... Read More »

Traveling smokers see harder lives

Travel for a living and smoke as a main habit? If so, I would not want to be in your shoes right now. With smoking bans becoming more popular all the ... Read More »

Experts suggest a 'trans fat-free' America

Are trans fats on their way out from all foods in the U.S.? That is the wish y many experts on nutrition and public health these days, and they are ... Read More »

Hong Kong restaurants hit hard by smoking ban

China currently houses the world's largest population of smokers )300 million, give or take), and a recent smoking ban in Hong Kong is causing a ... Read More »