April 27, 2010
Pensacola, FL. April 14, 2010: (WiredPRNews.com) -
Janie Clay started smoking in the ’50’s; when it was cool. When Big Tobacco told all of us it was not only OK, it was good good for you.
Janie Clay died at the tender age of 58, from a drug that tobacco company documents demonstrate they used to manipulate […]
December 10, 2009
A new report states that at least five million deaths are attributed to smoking every year.
London (WiredPRNews.com) – A new report by the World Health Organization states that use of tobacco contributes to approximately five million deaths every year. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the report states that the number could increase significantly […]
September 23, 2009
The agency placed a ban on cigarette flavors Tuesday.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made its first major regulatory move for the tobacco industry Tuesday, placing a ban on certain types of flavored cigarettes. As reported by Reuters, the measure is one step in a plan […]
September 1, 2009
Two major U.S. tobacco companies have taken legal action over a new law due to its marketing restrictions.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Two major U.S. tobacco companies have filed a lawsuit challenging a law that gives the U.S. Food and Drug Administration tobacco regulatory authority. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), […]
June 23, 2009
The president has signed a tobacco regulation bill into law.
Wired PR News - Press Release Service – President Barack Obama has signed into law a tobacco regulation bill deemed the first of its type to pass Congress in years. As reported by McClatchy Newspapers, the new law, signed Monday, grants authority to the Food and […]
June 15, 2009
The new bill will give the FDA tobacco regulation authority.
Wired PR News – A recently passed historic measure is expected to save thousands of lives by allowing for more regulation of tobacco products. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the anti-smoking legislation, given final approval by the House last week, will allow the Food […]
December 10, 2008
As reported by the Associated Press, cancer will pass heart disease as the number one cause of death worldwide by 2010. Wired PR News.com –Recent reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) have indicated that the number of cancer diagnoses globally may reach 12 million by this year’s end. The number of related deaths may […]
