Smoking Prevention
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Proposed Flavored Tobacco Ban for MN Back on Table
Youth advocates continue to sound the alarm over the impact flavored tobacco products have on teenagers, and hope Minnesota lawmakers take another …
Settlement Money to Help NE Fight Epidemic of Teen E-cig Use
Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson said more than $8 million will be the state's share of a multistate lawsuit against e-cigarette maker Juul Lab…
More Than 3 Million Youths Use Tobacco Products Across U.S.
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration finds a little more than 3 million kids nationwide use …
State of Lung Cancer Report has Indiana Behind the Curve
The American Lung Association has released its 2022 State of Lung Cancer report, which shows Indiana has some work to do. The leading cause of lung …
Efforts to Curb Youth Vaping Fall Short
Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the U.S., yet efforts to prevent kids from picking up the habit continue to …
Experts: Teens Want to Talk About Risks of Vaping
Today marks the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout, an effort meant to encourage those who smoke or vape to quit, especially younger …
IA County Studies Why Residents Don't Get the Healthcare They Need
Johnson County, Iowa, is on a fact-finding mission - to determine what its residents need most for a good community health program. The county is …
New CA Report Details Tobacco Industry Marketing to Vulnerable Groups
A new report from Stanford University finds tobacco companies continue to directly target African Americans, women, and young people with their …
TN to Receive $13 Million in Juul Deceptive Marketing Settlement
After an investigation found the e-cigarette maker Juul Labs deliberately targeted young people using a variety of marketing practices, Tennessee is …
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 …