Smokers Hooked on Hookah
Hookah smokers call it smooth and relaxing. Doctors call it dangerous, even saying it’s worse than picking up a cigarette. On any Friday night, people fill J.J. Hernandez’ hookah bar...
Estonian for Tobacco Excise Tax Hike
The Estonian government approved on Thursday amendments to the alcohol, tobacco, fuel and electricity excise tax law, that will increase the excise tax of tobacco products by 10% from 2012....
Chipata Farmers Unhappy with Tobacco Prices
Tobacco farmers in Eastern Province have blamed the government for its continued silence over the low prices offered by some outgrower companies. The farmers who called in to Radio Maria’s...
African Americans Support Menthol Cigarettes Ban
According to a new study released online today, a majority of Americans, including most African Americans, stand together in support of banning menthol in cigarettes just as other cigarette flavorings...
Tobacco Not Hard to Quit
A statement from the CEO of Philip Morris International is raising some eyebrows. Louis Camilleri, head of the cigarette maker, said at the annual shareholder’s meeting that quitting tobacco and...
New Asian Group Fight Smoking in Chicago
A Chicago-based health and social service agency that works with the city’s Asian community plans to announce Thursday a new effort to get more Asians to stop smoking OK. Asian...
Innovation in Tobacco Industry
According to the report, only 9,6% of Russian companies are hands on technical innovation. The disappointing figure dims away in the background of the most of European countries, Brazil and...
Analysis of Tobacco Leaf Trichomes
Leaf trichomes of Nicotiana tabacum are distinguished by their large size, high density, and superior secretion ability. They contribute to plant defense response against biotic and abiotic stress, and also...