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If you’re seeking to quit your vape pen ― which may be better than cigarettes, but which still contains addictive nicotine, ...

Concerned citizen Lamont Robinson likened the measure to a “new stop-and-frisk,” referencing a controversial bygone New York City police tactic — used to harass people of color — that’s been deemed ...

Why did Swedish nicotine pouches become the go-to fix for blasting through long working days and longer nights out?

A doctor has shared an interesting list of dietary supplements and food choices that may help smokers manage their nicotine ...

Switching from smoking to vaping is a significant step toward better health and a smoke-free lifestyle. However, the journey can feel ...

Altria , the maker of Marlboro cigarettes, has placed under review its 2028 goals for selling alternatives to smoking on the ...

The Biden administration never finalized a ban on menthol cigarettes, and the Trump administration withdrew the proposal. The ...

Tobacco giant Philip Morris International has been accused by health campaigners of undermining public health policy - a ...

The Food and Drug Administration has ignited a heated debate with its latest review of menthol cigarettes, revealing ...

Young people broadly welcome the idea of the Government’s smokefree generation policy and see it as a chance to free their generation from harmful addiction, according to a study led by the University ...

Studies show hookah smoking could be more dangerous than cigarettes. Learn the shocking health risks of this trendy social ...