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Cigarette Boxes with Graphic Images do not Deter Smokers, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 24, 2016 10:38 AM ESTGraphic images on cigarette boxes do not stop smokers from lighting up, study says.
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Cigarette Packages With Ugly, Disgusting Pictures May Likely Convince Smokers To Quit Smoking
By Jenn Loro | Dec 25, 2015 12:42 PM ESTA Ohio University-led study suggests that stern graphic warnings accompanied by strongly worded health caution on cigarette packaging can help smokers to stop smoking.
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Tobacco Companies Print Graphic Warnings on Cigarette Packs in Indonesia
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 24, 2014 03:00 PM EDTTobacco companies in Indonesia roll out new cigarette packs with warning labels.
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California Wants Sugary Drinks to be Sold with Warning Labels
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 14, 2014 10:05 AM ESTCalifornia state senator has proposed a bill that would require warning labels on sugary beverages.
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Warning Labels May Backfire
By Christine Hsu | Jan 17, 2014 06:28 PM ESTWarning labels may be counterproductive, according to a new study.
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CDC Reports: Warning Labels Reduced Kids’ ER Visits Due to Cough and Cold Medicines
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 12, 2013 10:51 AM ESTThe CDC reports that the warning labels on children's cough and cold medications helped reduce the number of emergency department visits in toddlers under three.
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The Next Big Thing in Anti-Smoking? Recorded Messages on Cigarette Packs
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 04, 2013 01:18 PM EDTA team of researchers from Stirling University found that incorporating prerecorded messages in cigarette packages could help deter smokers.
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Environmental Organization Identifies Carcinogen in Pepsi
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 03, 2013 12:22 PM EDTAfter a California law required PepsiCo Inc. and Coca-Cola Co. to print warning labels if their sodas contain 4-Mel, a possible carcinogen, both companies have stated that they will remove the high levels of 4-Mel. Despite this, a watchdog group found that Pepsi sold every where but California still contain high levels of 4-Mel.
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FDA Aims to Add Tanning Bed Warning Labels
By Cheri Cheng | May 07, 2013 01:00 PM EDTThe FDA presented a new proposal that, if approved, would require tanning-beds be made with warning labels.
