Restricting flavored e-cigarettes cuts vaping rates but raises smoking rates for young adults, study finds
In recent years, vaping has become popular as an alternative to traditional cigarettes. Flavored electronic cigarettes—known ...
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New ACS study finds menthol flavored cigarette smoking increases mortality risk vs. non-menthol cigarettes
In a large, nationwide study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers found mortality risks for smoking menthol ...
CNN on MSN28d
Trump administration withdraws proposed menthol ban
The Trump administration has withdrawn the proposed rule that would ban menthol in cigarettes and flavored cigars according to the regulatory docket.
The Olympian (TCA) on MSN21d
WA bill would ban flavored nicotine and tobacco to combat ‘epidemic’ of youth vaping
Supporters of the bill argue that flavored tobacco is designed to entice youth with punchy flavors such as piña colada, strawberry banana and blueberry ice. They say the ban would work to protect the ...
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Association of menthol-flavoured cigarette smoking with all-cause and cause-specific mortality risk
Introduction Menthol-flavoured cigarettes remain unregulated in the USA and in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) despite their known impacts on smoking uptake and reduced cessation. Yet, ...
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Rhode Island’s new flavored vape ban draws skepticism
The ban on flavored vape products was accompanied by a new tax on the products. At the heart of this effort is the state’s continued focus on safeguarding Rhode Island youth from nicotine use.