Smoking Stories
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UK Court Rejects Big Tobacco's Appeal Against Plain Packaging
Britain got the go-ahead on Thursday to make plain packaging compulsory on cigarettes when a court rejected a legal challenge brought by the world's top four tobacco companies. -
Looking To Save $63 Billion? Cut Down Smoking In Every State By 10%
A new study finds that $63 billion could be saved in a year if every state was able to cut smoking down by at least 10 percent. -
This Infographic Shows How Far Smoking Has Come In 2016
Here's how far we have come with reducing smoking rates. -
Women Find Men Who Drink And Smoke Sexy, If Only For One Night
Women are more attracted to men who smoke and drink when looking for a short-term fling because these behaviors may represent a "risk-taking" personality. -
China's Cigarette Sales Fall Slightly After Tobacco Tax: WHO
Cigarette sales in China fell slightly over the past year after a hike in tobacco taxes, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, as the country works to suppress a habit with major healthcare costs. -
FDA Sets Minimum Sales Age Of 18 For E-Cigarettes, Cigars
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued highly anticipated regulations for all cigars, e-cigarettes, pipe tobacco and other products that set a minimum age of 18 for sale across all areas. -
Could Heavy Marijuana Use Cut Your Life Short?
New research finds that people with an early history of heavy marijuana use have a higher risk of dying by the age of 60. -
Maybe E-Cigarettes Actually Do Help People Quit
Researchers from the FDA say electronic cigarettes may serve a purpose as a smoking cessation tool. -
Pentagon Aims To Curb Tobacco Use By Military: Memo
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter has issued new policy guidelines aimed at curbing tobacco use within America's military that include raising the prices of tobacco on military bases to match local market prices. -
Teens Most Drawn To E-Cigarettes By Online Ads
While many forms of e-cigarette advertising increase the odds that teens will try the devices, a new U.S. study suggests that this generation of digital natives is most enticed by promotions they see online. -
5 Ways Smoking Pot May Affect You As You Age
Here are five ways long-term marijuana use can impact your physical and mental health. -
E-Cigs Are Now The Most Commonly Used Tobacco Product Among Teens: CDC
Due to a lack of scientific evidence on e-cigarette use, experts are concerned a record number of youth are vaping.
