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E-Cigarettes May Not Help Smokers Quit
Although electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have been marketing as a way to help people quit smoking, a new study finds no evidence to support this claim.
E-Cigarettes Are 'Aggravating' Teen Smoking Epidemic, Study Suggests
Although e-cigarettes have been marketed as a way to help people quit smoking, a new study finds that teens who use the products often smoke regular cigarettes as well.
Kick the Habit: 10 Scientific Quit-Smoking Tips
Quitting smoking is a healthy step, but it can be exceedingly difficult. Here's a look at the science-proven tips that can make quitting easier.
CVS to Become 1st National Pharmacy Chain to Stop Selling Tobacco
The nation's largest drugstore chain said that selling tobacco products is at odds with its mission of promoting health.
FDA Launches 1st Campaign Against Youth Smoking
"The Real Cost" campaign, includes posters and TV ads to dramatize health consequences of smoking, and aims to reduce the number of kids who become regular smokers.
Smoking Rates Drop Globally, but Millions Still Light Up
Worldwide smoking rates are down, but the number of total smokers has increased due to population growth, a new study shows.
E-Cigarettes Just More Smoke and Mirrors, Doctors Say
E-cigarettes are increasingly popular, pitched by the industry as a safe alternative to traditional cigarettes, but they're just as addictive and harmful in other ways, studies show.
