Who's Addicted To What? The First Worldwide Guide
Researchers have put together a comprehensive look at alcohol, tobacco and illegal drug use — and broken down the data by region.
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Four Business Stories You Might Have Missed This Week
It was a shorter week in business due to the Memorial Day holiday, but there were still plenty of news items that impact the Triad.
How The Food Industry Relies On Scientists With Big Tobacco Ties
Critics of the system that ushers food products to market say it is rife with conflicts of interest. When scientists depend on food companies for work, they may be less likely to contest food safety.
Use Of E-Cigarettes Triples Among U.S. Teens
Even as the use of traditional cigarettes and most other tobacco products dipped or stayed the same from 2013 to 2014, the use of e-cigarettes climbed among students in high school and middle school.
Tobacco Firm Seeks Softer Warning For Cigarette Alternative
The product is called snus — a tiny bag of smokeless tobacco that users slip between the lip and gum. A Swedish maker claims the product is safer than cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco.
Report Recommends Raising Smoking Age
A new report is advocating raising the minimum smoking age to above 18. The study said raising the age limit could prove more effective in reducing tobacco use.
Shareholders Back Reynolds Deal To Acquire Lorillard
Reynolds American and Lorillard shareholders overwhelmingly approved a blockbuster merger today/Wednesday.
Tobacco Farmers Lose Longtime Safety Net
The last tobacco subsidy payments go to tobacco farmers at the end of this month. The government program was intended to help growers transition out of a Depression-era tobacco-price-fixing system.
Lawmakers Ask That Children Be Prohibited From Working On Tobacco Farms
A coalition of congressional Democrats is urging the Obama administration to prohibit children from working on tobacco farms, citing concerns about ill health effects.
The HIV – Tobacco Connection
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