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Cigarette sales soar during slump

COLLIER COUNTY: At a time when many businesses are hurting, Southwest Florida cigarette sales are surging. The news comes on the same day the nation marks “Kick Butts Day” to get people to quit smoking. On April 1st, the federal … Continue reading

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Smoking Ups Colon Cancer Risk

TUESDAY, Dec. 16 (HealthDay News) — Adding to the long list of cancers caused by smoking, Italian researchers report that the risk of getting colorectal cancer is higher in smokers, as is the risk of dying from that disease.   … Continue reading

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