Anti-tobacco advocates and state officials across the country are proposing an increased tax on cigarette packs. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids published an annual report ...

According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 8.3 percent of Americans age 65 and older still smoke. Many ...

Legislators could cut tobacco taxes in half for a relatively new kind of electronic cigarette not yet available in South Carolina stores, while increasing taxes on vapes. Companies have ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been without a permanent director since the removal of Susan Monarez in August. Its recently installed acting director, Jay Bhattacharya, is also ...

A Public Health Alerts report today notes that cigarette smoking in US adults dropped from 10.8% in 2023 to 9.9% in 2024, while the use of other tobacco products, such as cigars and e-cigarettes, ...

The caucus pushes for policy that emphasizes harm reduction, such as vapor, nicotine pouches or heat-not-burn products.

In partnership with The Independent, Leslie Liang reports for The Examination, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates global health threats, on how the colorful packaging and fruity flavors that make ...

A MUM quit her 11-year vaping habit and started smoking again – after a vape battery exploaded and set her on fire. Nadya Roys had popped to a discount store to pick up a spray bottle and ...

The Brevard school board is considering publicly smashing confiscated vapes to deter student use. Melbourne High School closed four of its 11 student bathrooms due to vaping and property damage. Board ...

The study ranked all 50 states and found a marked geographical divide in overall scores.

Senior leadership from the Bloomington-Normal YMCA traveled to Washington, D.C. to join the national coalition's advocacy days. YMCA wants full funding for childcare funding and health promotions, ...

The Theory of The Three Truths is a concept that may shine some light on how our society gets such diverse and conflicting views.