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CVS will no longer sell cigarettes, but that doesn't make it a health store CVS will no longer sell cigarettes, but that doesn't make it a health store
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CVS, one of the biggest pharmacy chains in the US, kicked the habit this week. With some fanfare, including an approving statement from former smoker Barack Obama, CVS said it would forgo the estimated $2bn annual revenue from tobacco products, saying it was incompatible with its healthcare role.CVS, one of the biggest pharmacy chains in the US, kicked the habit this week. With some fanfare, including an approving statement from former smoker Barack Obama, CVS said it would forgo the estimated $2bn annual revenue from tobacco products, saying it was incompatible with its healthcare role.
Which is great, because smoking cigarettes is the leading preventable cause of death in the US. It kills 480,000 people a year. However, some researchers say obesity is overtaking cigarette smoking as the leading cause of preventable death. Others say it has already.Which is great, because smoking cigarettes is the leading preventable cause of death in the US. It kills 480,000 people a year. However, some researchers say obesity is overtaking cigarette smoking as the leading cause of preventable death. Others say it has already.
What do you have to say about that, CVS? Your aisles are groaning in fatty foods. Just look all the temptations to which the Guardian succumbed when we popped in for a cold remedy this week.What do you have to say about that, CVS? Your aisles are groaning in fatty foods. Just look all the temptations to which the Guardian succumbed when we popped in for a cold remedy this week.
Hershey’s syrupHershey’s syrup
Main ingredient: high-fructose corn syrup.Main ingredient: high-fructose corn syrup.
Yes, we know, many in the UK don’t consider this chocolate. That’s not what this is about ...Yes, we know, many in the UK don’t consider this chocolate. That’s not what this is about ...
Doritos Nacho CheeseDoritos Nacho Cheese
Corn syrup, sodium, fat – and you’ll stink of a cheese-like substance.Corn syrup, sodium, fat – and you’ll stink of a cheese-like substance.
White Castle frozen cheeseburgersWhite Castle frozen cheeseburgers
They are cheeseburgers AND they are from White Castle, which claims to be the first chain to have sold 1bn burgers. Each burger has about 140 calories, which isn’t all that bad, but they are high in fat. They are cheeseburgers AND they are from White Castle, which claims to be the first chain to have sold 1bn burgers. Each burger has about 140 calories, which isn’t all that bad, but they are high in fat.
BeerBeer
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 88,000 people die from excessive alcohol use each year in the US. Booze is also responsible for 1.2m emergency room visits and 2.7m physician office visits. In 2006, the economic costs of excessive alcohol consumption were estimated at $223.5bn. But at least they sell Brooklyn lager, which is, you know, cool.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 88,000 people die from excessive alcohol use each year in the US. Booze is also responsible for 1.2m emergency room visits and 2.7m physician office visits. In 2006, the economic costs of excessive alcohol consumption were estimated at $223.5bn. But at least they sell Brooklyn lager, which is, you know, cool.
Fudge Stripe 3-layer cakeFudge Stripe 3-layer cake
The less said about this, the better.The less said about this, the better.
Kraft macaroni and cheeseKraft macaroni and cheese
It’s got “Yellow No 5” in it. Yellow No 5 is banned in some European countries due to possible side effects. It is being phased out in the UK due to a link with hyperactivity in children. Kraft dropped Yellow No 5 from its UK Cheesey Pasta but still puts it in its US Macaroni and Cheese.It’s got “Yellow No 5” in it. Yellow No 5 is banned in some European countries due to possible side effects. It is being phased out in the UK due to a link with hyperactivity in children. Kraft dropped Yellow No 5 from its UK Cheesey Pasta but still puts it in its US Macaroni and Cheese.
Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Regular consumption of sugary drinks can lead to weight gain, increased risk of diabetes, increased risk of heart attack and increased risk of gout.Regular consumption of sugary drinks can lead to weight gain, increased risk of diabetes, increased risk of heart attack and increased risk of gout.
Studies have shown that replacing soda like Coca-Cola with water or other lower calorie drinks has a direct link with weight loss in adults.Studies have shown that replacing soda like Coca-Cola with water or other lower calorie drinks has a direct link with weight loss in adults.
‘Party Pizza’‘Party Pizza’
The finest cuts of pork, chicken AND beef go into the Party Pizza’s pepperoni. Oh, and just one of these relatively small pizzas (10oz, 289g) will give you 60% of your daily fat and 60% of your daily sodium. Hurrah!The finest cuts of pork, chicken AND beef go into the Party Pizza’s pepperoni. Oh, and just one of these relatively small pizzas (10oz, 289g) will give you 60% of your daily fat and 60% of your daily sodium. Hurrah!
Chips Ahoy!Chips Ahoy!
You get the idea now. Cookies are not good for you, nautical theme or no.You get the idea now. Cookies are not good for you, nautical theme or no.
Edy’s Grand Ice CreamEdy’s Grand Ice Cream
Lots of sugar, lots of fat, lots of cholesterol.Lots of sugar, lots of fat, lots of cholesterol.
Antacid TabletsAntacid Tablets
Luckily, CVS does still sell some things associated with a pharmacy. You’ll need these after eating all the rest of this stuff.Luckily, CVS does still sell some things associated with a pharmacy. You’ll need these after eating all the rest of this stuff.