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Vaping may increase asthma risk for young users

Vaping increases the risk of asthma in young people who have never smoked conventional tobacco products, a new study suggests.

The FDA’s ban on menthol cigarettes and cigars should be expanded to include substitutes like menthol pipe tobacco, researchers say.

The FDA’s ban on menthol cigarettes and cigars should be expanded to include substitutes like menthol pipe tobacco, researchers say.

Taking a smoking cessation drug for a longer time before quitting tobacco use doesn’t significantly up the chance it will work long-term.

Taking a smoking cessation drug for a longer time before quitting tobacco use doesn’t significantly up the chance it will work long-term.

Many stores in New Jersey will sell tobacco products to underage customers, even when they use a driver’s license that shows they’re under 21.

More cigar brands are using potentially misleading descriptors, such as natural” on their packaging, new research shows.

Adult smokers who switched to e-cigarettes by age 39 reported more exercise, more social engagement, and overall better health.

Nicotine pouches, products that contain nicotine but have no tobacco, are gaining interest, especially among young smokers and people trying to quit.

“Tobacco use history was associated with the highest rate for severe complications, including above-knee amputation,” says James Keeney.