

Health Sep 06

Following several mysterious deaths linked to vaping, the federal government is now warning Americans not to use e-cigarettes. The Centers for Disease Control also said there are 450 reported cases of lung illnesses tied to vaping, in more than 30…
Health Aug 15

The Food and Drug Administration proposed 13 new warnings that would appear on all cigarettes, including images of cancerous tumors, diseased lungs and feet with amputated toes.
By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Nation May 08

The world's largest retailer said the new rules will take effect in July in an effort to combat tobacco sales to minors.
By Joseph Pisani, Associated Press
Health Apr 16

April 15 is Tax Day, as well as the date each year on which the largest tobacco companies pay $9 billion dollars to states because of tobacco-related illnesses such as cancer and heart disease. But what is the real cost…
By Charles Betley, The Conversation
Feb 20

By Dr. Amber Robins, Laura Santhanam
It’s easy for politics to dominate our news feeds these days. But there are many important stories in the health and medical communities, too. Here’s what we’re reading now.
On this day in 1964, Dr. Luther Terry released an earth-shaking, 150,000-word report entitled, "Smoking and Health."…
Jul 11

By Roni Dengler
A new study from Sweden outlines which aspects of a healthy lifestyle predict independent living late in life.
Apr 18

By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez, Kaiser Health News
Smokers expose their families to increased levels of nicotine and chemical residue left behind from cigarettes known as "thirdhand smoke."…
Feb 19

By Sheila Kaplan, STAT
Congressional supporters of the tobacco industry have proposed legislation to help e-cigarette companies escape rules adopted under Obama.
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