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E-Cigarette Use May Be Gateway to Conventional Smoking
By Cari Nierenberg published
Teens who "vape," or use electronic cigarettes may be more likely to start smoking regular cigarettes than teens who have never tried e-cigarettes, according to a new study.

'Very Light' Smoking Common Among Young Women
By Rachael Rettner published
Young American women commonly smoke, but only very lightly, or they smoke on some days but not others, a new study finds.

Even 'Mad Men' Can't Bring Cigarettes Back (Op-Ed)
By Larry Deutchman published
Back in the day, Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble used to relax with a smoke, but times have changed.

MRSA Superbug May Get Stronger If You Smoke
By Christopher Wanjek published
When exposed to cigarette smoke, MRSA bacteria get stronger, a new study finds.

Cost-of-Smoking Estimates Were Grossly Exaggerated
By Christopher Wanjek published
Smoking a pack of cigarettes a day will cost a person upwards of $2 million over his or her lifetime, a new study claims. But is that claim true?

Five Reasons Smoking Rules are Lax
By Paul Cairney published
Public health groups treat smoking as an epidemic, arguing that we addressed it too late in many countries but can prevent it in others.

E-Cigarettes May Lure Teens into Traditional Smoking
By Stephanie Pappas published
A new study adds to the growing body of evidence that e-cigarettes might put adolescents at risk for taking up traditional cigarettes. Teen use of e-cigarettes is skyrocketing.
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