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Recision of “FTC Method” Ends 40-Plus Years of Tobacco Industry Deception
(November 26, 2008)
Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) correctly—and finally—rescinded the Cambridge Filter Method or the “FTC Method,” a ratings system that was manipulated by tobacco companies to obscure the harmful effects of smoking so-called “light” and “low-tar” cigarettes. The tobacco companies will no longer be able to claim reduced tar and nicotine levels based on this test. Read the press release...

Cold Care Tips From Famous Television Moms
(November 21, 2008)
To mark the introduction of Vicks DayQuil Plus Vitamin C and NyQuil Plus Vitamin C, Vicks has teamed up with Marion Ross, "Mrs. C," from the popular 70's sitcom Happy Days, to create Chapters of Care, a compilation of tips from America's favorite television moms on how they care for their loved ones during the cold and flu season. Vicks is proud to partner with and to support the American Lung Association on this initiative, to further our mission of promoting healthy breathing. Read more...

Support Our Annual Christmas Seal® Campaign
This holiday season, join the American Lung Association in celebrating an historic tradition by supporting our annual Christmas Seals Campaign. Your donation will help the Lung Association continue our fight against deadly lung diseases and stay on the forefront of the battle for clean air. Visit www.christmasseals.org to learn more about the campaign. Plus you can order Chrismas Seal holiday cards, Send a Seal to your Facebook friends and more!. Read the press release...

American Lung Association Makes It Easier to Avoid the Flu
Fall is here and with it comes flu season. The American Lung Association is making it a little easier for people to get their flu shot this season with its 2008-2009 Flu Clinic Locator. The largest online directory of public influenza vaccination clinics is now available at www.flucliniclocator.org. Read more...

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