Stop Smoking October 25, 2015 CVS to become first major US drugstore to drop cigarettes On Wednesday, CVS Caremark Corp announced that its 7,600 stores would stop selling all tobacco products by October -- making the company the first U.S. drugstore chain to remove cigarettes from its shelves.
Stop Smoking October 25, 2015 Bill to regulate e-cigarettes clears California legislative hurdle The California State Senate on Thursday passed a bill to regulate electronic cigarettes as tobacco products, sending the measure to the Assembly where a similar bill died earlier this year.
Stop Smoking October 25, 2015 CVS says its ban on cigarette sales has reduced smoking CVS Health Corp said on Thursday its decision to stop selling tobacco products last year led to a 1 percent decrease in cigarette sales in some states where the drugstore chain has a sizeable presence.
Stop Smoking October 25, 2015 Cigarette smoking costs weigh heavily on the healthcare system Of every $10 spent on healthcare in the U.S., almost 90 cents is due to smoking, a new analysis says.
Stop Smoking October 25, 2015 Kids who smoke menthol more likely to get hooked Kids who experiment with menthol cigarettes are more likely to become habitual smokers than their peers who start out with the regular variety, new research findings suggest.
HEART HEALTH October 25, 2015 Smokers who switch to e-cigarettes may breathe fewer toxins Smokers who switch to e-cigarettes - even if it's only some of the time - may dramatically reduce their exposure to air pollutants including carbon monoxide and acrolein, a British study suggests.
Stop Smoking October 25, 2015 E-cigarette vapor contains nicotine, not other toxins People standing near someone using an e-cigarette will be exposed to nicotine, but not to other chemicals found in tobacco cigarette smoke, according to a new study.
Stop Smoking October 25, 2015 Flavoring, other additives increase cigarettes’ addictiveness Ingredients that help enhance the appeal of “light” and “low-tar” cigarettes may contribute to the addictiveness of smoking, a study suggests.
Stop Smoking October 24, 2015 In twist, scientists join tobacco companies to fight cancer Scientists who have devoted years developing medicines to cure disease are now working for tobacco companies to make e-cigarettes.
Stop Smoking October 24, 2015 What does smoking really cost you? Take a look at the current cost of smoking in dollars—and years of life
Children's Health October 24, 2015 Frequent marijuana use associated with long-term memory loss Previous research suggests smoking marijuana daily may affect short-term memory and that even casual use of marijuana can lead to brain changes.