Tobacco Companies Return To Television With Anti-Smoking Campaign
American tobacco companies are returning to prime-time TV after decades of being banned from advertising on the air. They'll also be appearing in print.
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New York Bans Vaping Indoors In Public: State Law Classes E-Cigs With Cigarettes
"These products are marketed as a healthier alternative to cigarettes but the reality is they also carry long-term risks," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
What's The Rate Of Smoking In The 13- To 15-Year-Old Crowd?
A lot of them smoke, though percentages vary widely from country to country for various reasons. When cigarettes sell for 10 cents each, that's definitely a boost for smoking.
Skittles, Champagne And Cigars: A New Generation Of Flavor Pairings
Cigar sommeliers are becoming increasingly popular in fine restaurants and hotels, pairing the nuanced flavor of tobacco with beverages, and using tart candies like Skittles to cleanse the palate.
As Colorado Gets Ready To Allow Pot Clubs, Indoor Smoking Still An Issue
Recreational pot is legal in Colorado, but using it in public is against the law. Pot clubs are slated to open this summer, but the governor says he'll veto the bill if it allows indoor smoking.
In 'Nicotine,' A Longtime Smoker Confronts His Old Habit
Writer Gregor Hens doesn't smoke anymore, but he still thinks about it every day. He says he started writing his memoir as a way to deal with the longing.
Marijuana's Health Effects? Top Scientists Weigh In
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine sorted through 10,000 studies to determine the good and bad health effects of marijuana. Tight drug restrictions impede research, they say.
It's Never Too Late To Quit Smoking, Even In Your 60s
It's true that the earlier a smoker quits the better, but even people who quit in their 60s lowered their risk of death compared to those who kept puffing away.
Will Legal Marijuana Lead To More People Smoking Tobacco?
California boasts one of the lowest rates of tobacco smoking in the nation. Researchers worry that pot smoking will lead the way to cigarette smoking.
Cigarette Smoking In The U.S. Continues To Fall
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says smoking rates have fallen from 21 percent of the adult population in 2005 to 15 percent in 2015, when the agency conducted its latest survey.