To Quit Smoking, It's Best To Go Cold Turkey
Quitting abruptly is more effective, a study finds, even for people who'd rather phase it out gradually.
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What Happens If Reynolds American Changes Owners?
One of the city's signature companies could be picked up by an overseas competitor.
Vaping Gets A Bluetooth Upgrade
Winston-Salem based R.J. Reynolds has a new addition to its line of vapor products. The new VUSE FOB e-cigarette is designed, in part, to keep kids away from the product.
Can Smoking Kill Cat Videos? A Bold Public Health Ad Says Yes
The #catmageddon ad pretty much blew the doors off the Grammys. Now the question is whether the fact that secondhand smoke can cause cancer in cats will persuade young adults to stop smoking.
Reynolds Closes $5 Billion Deal, Shifts Focus To Domestic Growth
Winston-Salem-based Reynolds American says it's sold the international rights to it's Natural American Spirit brand.
Most E-Cigarette Users Are Current And Ex-Smokers, Not Newbies
A large study suggests some may use e-cigarettes to quit smoking tobacco. But the survey also shows that nearly 10 percent of young adults who have never smoked tobacco have used the devices.
FDA Warns Tobacco Companies Advertising 'Natural' Cigarettes
Unless a cigarette is safer than others, it can't be labeled "natural" or "additive-free," the Food and Drug Administration told three manufacturers.
With More People Quitting Smoking, Do We Need E-Cigarettes?
It's easy to think that hardcore smokers will never quit, and thus e-cigarettes without the smoke is a better alternative. The changing demographics of smoking suggests otherwise, a study finds.
Tobacco Is Smokin' Again In Zimbabwe
Tobacco production took a nosedive after the economy collapsed and the government seized white-owned farms. A decade later, the industry is booming once more.
How Does A City Stop 4 Million Smokers From Lighting Up?
A few years ago, smoking was so common in Beijing that doctors, nurses and patients would even puff away in hospital hallways. Now the city is trying — again — to ban smoking indoors. It isn't easy.