May 16, 2012 Soda companies adapt to consumer preferences Sodas have been taking a big hit in the war on obesity lately. Perhaps, then, it’s not too surprising that average soda consumption by Americans is on a slow downward trend: As of last year, the average American drank slightly less than two sodas per day — a 16 percent decrease from the peak of soda consumption in 1998. [Read Full Text]   [Permalink]

May 16, 2012 Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em: The FDA In a blog post that would be funny if the topic weren’t so distressing, ACSH advisor Dr. Michael Siegel criticizes the FDA’s latest announcement warning smokers about the dangers of using electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). [Read Full Text]   [Permalink]

May 16, 2012 The Times spreads chemophobia For the same reason that he doesn’t write about Ming Dynasty pottery, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof should not write about toxicology, says ACSH's Dr. Josh Bloom in a post on Medical Progress Today. [Read Full Text]   [Permalink]

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