Archive for February, 2019

NYC health campaign equates the dangers of tobacco and sugar

A new ad released by the New York Department of Health shows a father weighing the health risks of a pack of cigarettes and a sugary drink, wondering aloud which product is safe for his children. The campaign hopes to raise awareness of the link between sugary drinks and diabetes, […]

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Walgreens violates tobacco control laws more than any other pharmacy

Walgreens has come under fire for a pattern of illegal tobacco sales to minors, with a whopping 22% of FDA-inspected Walgreens found to be violating the tobacco sale laws. Since 2010, Walgreens has received 1,550 warning letters from the FDA and 240 financial penalties for selling tobacco to minors.  A study in […]

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