Category Archives: Health & Science

Secondhand Stress

This “Silent Killer” induces heart attacks, tortures asthmatics, passes on a legacy of ill health to children. It turns people into pariahs who infect the innocents all around them with medical syndromes the deadliness of which is just now being tallied. … Continue reading

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This is Your Brain on Anti-Tobacco Propaganda

“Six hours of exposure to secondhand smoke,” the newspaper display ad stated, “is equal to smoking one pack of cigarettes.” Big black letters said: “6 Hours = 1 Pack” Even those who have a pretty large aversion to the smell … Continue reading

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First, Do No Harm

I keep hearing politicians, health professionals and local do-gooders stating that their War on Tobacco tactics should be seen as a model for how social and environmental problems should be addressed. To tackle climate change or domestic violence, they recommend … Continue reading

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Where’s the Beef?

So in my little Alaskan town the fight is over the last four places you are able to smoke indoors – two bars and the Moose and American Legion halls. We’re going to the polls in October to see if … Continue reading

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