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The trendy nicotine pouch company is following in the marketing footsteps of Marlboro and Camel

The AHA notes this ban has already been delayed a decade. “We should not have to wait any longer,” said CEO Nancy Brown.

Virginia is one of several U.S. states that could see low-nicotine cigarettes rolled out by years end. Created by 22nd Century Group, these cigarettes contain 95% less nicotine than normal cigarettes. ...

Virginia groups are using different methods to warn young people about the dangers of smoking. Along with tobacco-free parks, the state has taken things to a legislative level to prevent youth from using tobacco. In 2022, House Bill 685 aimed to prevent the sale of tobacco products to Virginians under age 21. ...

Dr. Robert K. Jackler, who served as an expert witness in various lawsuits against Juul, speaks on the harm of youth-based marketing.

The American Lung Association has released its 2022 State of Lung Cancer report, which shows Indiana has some work to do. The leading cause of lung cancer is smoking, and the state ranks high in the Lung Association report with 19% of Hoosiers doing so. Indiana also ranks high with the second leading cause of lung cancer, as 40% of home radon tests are at or above the Environmental Protection Agency action level. ...

A new report from Stanford University finds tobacco companies continue to directly target African Americans, women, and young people with their advertising, creating a larger market for a product which has been linked for years to cardiovascular disease and cancer. It comes as efforts are underway at the state and federal levels to remove menthol cigarettes from the market. Dr. ...

The popularity of menthol cigarettes was engineered specifically to entice vulnerable groups, new research makes clear.