Smoking Prevention
Backers of Menthol Cigarette Ban Cite Health Benefits for Black Ohioans
The Food and Drug Administration could soon ban the manufacture and sale of menthol cigarettes, a move advocates in Ohio said could have a positive …
NC Dentists: Vaping Increases Risk of Tooth, Gum Problems
North Carolina dentists are noticing an uptick in problems with teeth and gums among people who vape. Experts say vaping can cause as much damage to …
FDA to Regulate Synthetic Nicotine as Vaping Among KY Teens Climbs
Last week President Joe Biden signed legislation that allows the Food and Drug Administration to regulate synthetic nicotine, used in vape products …
New Local Ordinances, Push for Statewide Tobacco Restrictions in MN
With 2022 underway, more than 20 Minnesota cities now have local ordinances restricting or banning the sale of flavored tobacco products, and the new …
KY Communities Continue Push for Local Tobacco Control
State lawmakers are expected to file a tobacco-control bill next year. Healthcare advocacy groups and local elected officials say communities must …
New Research Links Pandemic with Higher Blood Pressure
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- High blood pressure among Americans was already a concern before the pandemic. Researchers now say the crisis has created greater …
Experts: Lack of Coverage, Child Care, School Funding Affect Health Outcomes
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- In a few weeks, Kentucky lawmakers will convene the General Assembly, and health advocates are calling for new policies to address …
Report: NY a National Leader in Increasing Smoke-Free Households
NEW YORK -- Although New York and the country as a whole saw some progress surrounding the health of children and women, a new report showed there is …
OH County Working to Treat Stressors that Lead to Youth Marijuana Use
DAYTON, Ohio -- An Ohio county is taking a trauma-informed approach to its work on preventing marijuana use in teens. As marijuana policy changes …
Despite Federal Move, MN Groups Still Want State Menthol Ban
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Food and Drug Administration is exploring a ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes, a move tobacco-control advocates say is long …
Health Group: Indiana Passes on Another Chance to Reduce Smoking Rates
INDIANAPOLIS -- Health care advocates in Indiana are once again disheartened to see another legislative session pass without action on the state's cig…
Advocates: Medicaid Expansion Would Benefit Cancer Patients
CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- The Wyoming Senate has until Wednesday to advance the Medical Treatment Opportunity Act, which cleared the House last week…