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COPD 101
Has it been getting harder for you to breathe? Maybe it’s the weather, but it could be COPD.
How Tobacco Harms Young Children
A new international report highlights the damage that exposure to tobacco does to developing children and calls for increased tobacco control measures.
How Binge Drinking Could Affect Your Heart
Binge drinking may increase your risk of going to the hospital for a serious heart problem, according to a new study.
Even One Drink a Day May Affect Your Heart
Even one small alcoholic drink each day may affect your risk of heart issues, a new study found.
Millions of Youth Reportedly Use Tobacco
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new study showing high use of tobacco products among teenagers.
E-Cig Companies Face Legal Action
Federal officials are taking legal action against six electronic cigarette manufacturers.
Youth E-Cig Use Remains High
Millions of kids and teens in the United States use electronic cigarettes, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
FDA Approves Marketing of Low-Nicotine Cigarettes
It may sound unreal, but the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved the marketing of a type of cigarettes.
Websites Selling Opioids Get FDA Warning
Several website operators recently received warning letters from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The reason? They were illegally selling opioids online.
Youth E-Cig Use: Down but Still Widespread
In the span of one year, roughly 1.8 million fewer young people reported using electronic cigarettes. But that means around 3.6 million children and adolescents said they still used the devices.
New Cigarette Packaging Coming Soon
You will soon see new cigarette packaging in stores near you.
New Year, New Chance to Quit Smoking
Whether you have tried many times to quit smoking or you have never once tried to quit, a new year means another chance to successfully kick the habit.
Number of Vaping-Related Injuries On the Rise
The number of lung injuries related to electronic cigarette use continues to rise.
Regulating Flavored E-Cig Products
A game-changer for the electronic cigarette market may be on the horizon.
Fighting Youth E-Cig Use
E-cigarettes and vaping continue to make news headlines.
Companies Selling Kratom Products Under Fire
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings to two companies for illegally selling kratom products.
Heated Tobacco Devices: Not a Safe Option
New heated tobacco devices are not a safe alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes or using electronic cigarettes, according to a new study.
Stop Smoking with These 6 Tips
Quitting smoking is hard, but millions of people have been able to do it, and you can, too.
Understanding Youth Tobacco Use
Fewer middle and high school students are using tobacco products than in recent years, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. But there's still work to be done.
A Look at Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Most people don’t need to be convinced of the dangers of smoking. The stats speak for themselves, but World No Tobacco Day is a good time to discuss some ways to quit smoking.