Tobacco

Debi Austin Dies: Knew She’d Be Remembered for ‘stupid things I did’

February 28, 2013, 10:14 am

Debi Austin gives a wheezing cry followed by a reflection on the way she knew she would be remembered in an anti-smoking video. Austin died on Wednesday at the age of 62.

Smoking Bans Reduce Pre-Term Delivery Proves Study

February 16, 2013, 8:22 am

A new study done in Belgium supports evidence of reduced preterm births on ban of public smoking.

Menthol Cigarettes and Other Flavored Tobacco Face Ban in EU

December 19, 2012, 1:27 pm

The European Union is eyeing a ban on flavored tobacco—including popular menthol cigarettes—and implementing health warnings that cover 75 percent of packets.

US Should View Soda Similar to Tobacco, Cancer Group Says

July 4, 2012, 3:54 am

A top U.S. cancer lobbying and health organization called on health officials to conduct a study that shows how consumer health is affected by sugary beverages, such as soda.

Growing Water-Pipe Use Among Youth Raising Concerns

June 6, 2012, 9:57 pm

The latest data from Health Canada’s biennial Youth Smoking Survey has health professionals worried about the rise of water-pipe use among youth.

More Enforcement Would Curb Illegal Tobacco Market: Study

May 16, 2012, 11:36 pm

Canada’s illicit tobacco market can be shrunk by investing more in the legal or enforcement pressures on suppliers which would result in raising the price of contraband [...]

Surgeon General: Number of Young Smokers ‘Shocking’

March 8, 2012, 9:37 pm

The U.S. Surgeon General warns there is an epidemic of smoking among America’s youth impacting kids as young as 12.

Senators Call for Appeal on Graphic Cigarette Warning Labels

March 8, 2012, 9:15 pm

The toughest tobacco warning labels in history were set to make their mark on cigarette packages later this year.

Senators Ask MLB Players to Ban Tobacco Use at Games

October 18, 2011, 4:29 pm

U.S. Senators Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Tom Harkin (D-IA), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) sent a letter to Michael Weiner, Executive Director of Major League [...]

Quick Hits

October 18, 2011, 6:30 am

Raiders trade for Carson Palmer; Senators ask MLB to ban tobacco at games.