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E-Cigarettes Are 'Aggravating' Teen Smoking Epidemic, Study Suggests
By Rachael Rettner published
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
By Joe Brownstein published
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
By Karen Rowan published
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
By Bahar Gholipour published
"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
By Tia Ghose published
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
By Christopher Wanjek published
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.
E-Cigarettes and Hookahs Rise in Teen Popularity
By Rachael Rettner published
Unconventional smoking products such as electronic cigarettes and hookahs are becoming more popular among U.S. teens, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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