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...treatment, which worked so effectively for Lindagail Dixon, consists of genetically engineered proteins that sop up excess tnf, interrupting the cycle of destruction. A third tactic, being developed by Amgen of Thousand Oaks, California, targets another inflammatory protein, interleukin-1, in much the same way. If approved by the FDA, all three drugs could be on the market in a couple of years...
...versus the 1% to 2% in American cigarettes. The imports are composed of a species of tobacco different from that most commonly used by U.S. manufacturers. They also come in flavors: clove, menthol and even strawberry. Popular brands include Mangalore Ganesh and Kailas. Despite the buzz that beedies deliver, FDA analysis finds they contain no hallucinogens. Says Suresh Ralapati, a native of India and a tobacco scientist at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms: "Perhaps the fact that they look like joints interests the young people." Beedies cost from $2.50 to $3 per pack of 20. (A pack...
...study) provides the last link, the smoking gun, if you will, on the issue that smoking causes lung cancer," said John Banzhaf, director of the anti-tobacco group Action on Smoking and Health. Banzhaf also said the study represents a powerful weapon in lawsuits against the tobacco companies. The FDA and representatives from the tobacco institute declined comment on the findings. -->