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Stop Smoking October 27, 2015

FDA aims to develop e-cigarette standards, nicotine policy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working to develop strong product standards for electronic cigarettes and other nicotine delivery devices that will protect public health and enable the agency to withstand legal challenges, its tobacco chief said on Wednesday.

Stop Smoking October 27, 2015

FDA orders Reynolds to stop sales of 4 cigarette brands

Reynolds American Inc can no longer sell Camel Crush bold and three other types of cigarettes in the United States, because the company has not shown they carry no greater health risk than similar products on the market before Feb. 15, 2007, regulators said on Tuesday.

Children's Health October 27, 2015

Strict parenting may reduce teen smoking

Parents who set limits are less likely to have kids who smoke, regardless of their ethnic and racial backgrounds, according to a new U.S. study.

Stop Smoking October 27, 2015

1-year-old rushed to emergency room after drinking e-cigarette fluid

A 1-year-old in York, Pennsylvania was taken to the emergency room on Monday, after his parents say he drank fluid that's used in e-cigarettes.

Stop Smoking October 27, 2015

Up-front investment may improve quit rate for smokers

Want to increase the odds that someone will quit smoking? Make them pay money up front - money they could lose if they relapse - and give them a hefty cash reward if they succeed.

Children's Health October 27, 2015

Family, peers influence teens' e-cigarette use

Teens are more likely to use electronic cigarettes if their friends and family view them as cool or acceptable, a new study suggests.

CANCER October 27, 2015

Nearly one in 10 cancer survivors still smokes, study says

It's been well documented how smoking wreaks havoc on your body, with tobacco use upping the risk for a variety of cancers—lung, bladder, esophagus, larynx, pancreas, and more—and causing almost one in five deaths in the US and 30% of all cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society.

Pregnancy October 27, 2015

Pregnant women may be unaware of possible e-cigarette risks

In a small U.S. study, nearly half of all pregnant women surveyed did not think electronic cigarettes contain nicotine or know that the devices can be addictive.

Children's Health October 27, 2015

New regulations on sale of e-cigarettes set to take effect

Anyone under 18 years old will be barred from buying electronic cigarettes in Massachusetts and the liquid and gels used in the devices will have to be sold in child-resistant packaging under new regulations approved by the attorney general's office.

Stop Smoking October 27, 2015

Smokers at higher risk for oral HPV, study finds

Tobacco users are more likely than others to test positive for oral human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV-16),according to a report online Tuesday in JAMA.

Longevity October 27, 2015

50 years of tobacco control extended lives of 8 million Americans, study claims

A new study has concluded that the surgeon general’s report, along with various other tobacco control efforts, have significantly extended the lives of 8 million Americans – adding nearly 20 years to their life expectancy.