WASHINGTON — There’s nothing complicated about the latest tobacco product trending online: Zyn is a tiny pouch filled with nicotine and flavoring. But it has stoked a debate among politicians, parents and pundits that reflects an increasingly complex landscape in which Big Tobacco companies aggressively push alternative products while experts wrestle with their potential benefits … Read more
According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, accounting for 1 out of every 5 cancer fatalities. Early detection is imperative for increasing survival with lung cancer before the disease spreads beyond the lungs. Currently, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends yearly lung … Read more
Fatal drug overdoses from smoking substances, rather than injection, has increased dramatically in the United States, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found. Injection-related overdoses were previously the most commonly documented route for drug deaths in the country. However, a report published Thursday found that the rate decreased by … Read more
Home Health Vape Side Effects: 10 Hidden Health Risks of E-Cigarettes You Shouldn’t Overlook While vaping may seem like a less harmful alternative to smoking, it comes with its own set of health risks. It’s crucial to stay informed about these potential dangers and make informed decisions about your health. Vape Side Effects: 10 Hidden … Read more
WARNING: Graphic images. Some readers may find the photos in this story disturbing. A bulging lump on someone’s tongue. A big toe that has turned greenish-black from gangrene. A smoker’s infant in hospital, connected to a breathing tube. These are some of the 14 new graphics and photos now starting to appear on cigarette packages … Read more
By Devan Cole | CNN The Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a challenge to a California law that bans the sale of flavored cigarettes, leaving the state law in place. Tobacco manufacturers and retailers, including R.J. Reynolds, argued the state law conflicts with the federal Tobacco Control Act, which gives the US Food … Read more
A new pill which has been shown to help smokers quit may only be available in some parts of the UK after it becomes available on the NHS this month, a leading campaigner has said. Cytisine pills recently gained regulatory approval in the UK and will be available via prescription from 22 January. The pills … Read more
Home Health Trying to Quit Smoking? THIS Plant-Based Drug May Help to Get Rid Of This Habit According to a new study, a plant-based drug maybe able to help o quit the habit of smoking. Here is how. Trying to Quit Smoking? THIS Plant-Based Drug May Help to Get Rid Of This Habit (Freepik) New … Read more
AWARENESS alone is not the key, said Education deputy director-general (School Operations) Azman Adnan, as collaborative efforts among parents, teachers and students are also important to curb smoking and vaping habits among schoolgoers. He expressed confidence that by consistently fostering a collective commitment among all stakeholders and instilling in students a strong sense of value … Read more
