| " But that is the goal behind a movement to put the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in charge of tobacco products. Under a proposed bill in Congress, the FDA would have the authority to regulate levels of nicotine, tar and other components of tobacco." " New products would need FDA approval before hitting the market, and companies would have to follow national standards in manufacturing their goods -- as well as more stringent rules on disclosing their ingredients." " Let's be clear. No one thinks that a safe cigarette is possible. The hope is to make them less deadly. Smoking kills nearly one in five Americans." " "Are we going to cut cancer in half with FDA control? No," said Dr. David Burns, a tobacco expert at the University of California, San Diego. "[But] can we do things that are important in regulating a product to minimize its toxicity? Yes, I think we can."" " Others worry that people might get a false sense of security if a cigarette bears FDA approval. And the agency itself has expressed concern about being given the job." " "It would still be a deadly product," said Dr. Michael Siegel from Boston University. "The problem is the public is going to perceive the product is safe because the FDA has assumed jurisdiction."" " The American Heart Association is advising the elderly -- even those in nursing homes -- to use weights or do other strength-focused exercises to improve their overall health." " They can lift weights (as light as 1 pound), do sit-ups or crunches, use resistance cords, or tackle the weight machines. It's all good. Of course, check with your doctor first and start slowly." " The association says strength training is good for heart-disease patients. Tom Simerly, 57, of Texas, uses weight machines as part of his thrice-weekly workouts." " "The whole [exercise] regimen has been really good," Simerly said. "I sleep better. I feel better about myself. I've lost some weight."" " Note to the 12 million Americans with food allergies: Do not ignore food labels -- your life may depend on them." " Experts say people often overlook these warnings. The danger comes when a product isn't supposed to include the ingredient but could be contaminated accidentally because it is processed on shared equipment." " A 2006 survey of 600 parents found that 75 percent avoid
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