Archive for July, 2009

US Military considering banning tobacco

The US Military is considering banning tobacco – a substance which has long been used by soldiers of all ranks through the ages.  A study commissioned by the Department of Defense and carried out by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) found that the negative health effects that arise from using tobacco products is costing the [...]

More e cigarette controversy despite popularity

Attacks against the e cigarette have been continuing despite the fact that the arguments against them have been proven wrong at every turn.  One of the main concerns surrounding e cigarettes is that since they do not contain smoke, which gives non-smokers a “coughing phase” before their lungs are accustomed to it, e cigarettes could [...]