Facts of Life

Many Smokers Still Deceived by Cigarette Labeling

Findings support efforts to mandate plain packaging, researchers say
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High-fat diet cuts heart attack damage

High-fat diet cuts heart attack damage
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Carbon labels for consumer products urged

U.S. scientists say a global carbon-labeling scheme for consumer products should be initiated as a sorely needed measure to mitigate climate change.
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EarthTalk: Water Fluoridation, Safe or Not?

Dear EarthTalk: So, what’s the story: Is it good that we have fluoride in our tap water or not? I’ve heard so many conflicting opinions over the years.
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New ideas to help people take medications correctly

A new proposal addresses ways to make the instructions on prescription bottles less confusing. (Chris Hondros / Getty Images / March 21, 2011)
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