Cigar Smokers Resist Possible FDA Regulation
Cigar smokers are trying to raise their profile in Washington, D.C., in advance of what they expect will be new regulations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Cigar...
More Barriers for Smoking Harm Reduction
We were disappointed to learn that the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has taken an unfavorable stance toward modified risk tobacco products (MRTPs), advising the FDA to set high hurdles for...
Jennifer Aniston Quit Smoking and Gained Weight
Jennifer Aniston knows you’re looking at her belly. No matter what the 42-year-old actress is doing in her personal life, some tabloid takes it as evidence that she might be...
E-cigarettes not a Safe Tobacco Alternative, Health Canada News
Across Chatham-Kent, several retailers have been selling a variety of electronic cigarettes, also known as “e-cigarettes.” Depending on the manufacturer, these products advertise a number of features and “benefits” compared...
Herkimer Hookah Bar is Smoking
There used to be nothing happening in Herkimer on a Wednesday night. At least according to 17-year-old Nick Anguzza, of West Winfield. That changed in June when 29-year-old New Hartford...
Cigarettes Caused Fire on Newport Beach
For the second time in nine days, a burning cheap Plai cigarette sparked a Newport Beach fire, this time at a residence, a fire official said Monday. The blaze was...
Electronic Cigarettes Sales Regulated
Boston city officials are stepping up efforts to regulate electronic cigarettes that deliver nicotine and individual cigars that have become popular with people looking for cheaper alternatives to cigarettes. E-cigarettes...