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• Menthol Cigarettes Had “Detrimental Impact On Public Health”: Study

  March 4, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Menthol cigarettes increased the number of smokers by at least 10 million, and pose a health hazard, according to the findings of a new study.

• One-Fifth of U.S. Adults Use Tobacco Products: CDC Report

  December 9, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a CDC study estimate about 20% of U.S. adults still use tobacco products like traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes.

• Hookah Pipes May Cause Blood Vessel, Carbon Monoxide Problems: Study

  November 8, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  Smoking hookahs may carry some of the same health risks as smoking, according to the findings of a new study.

• Tobacco Manufacturer Settles Lawsuits Filed for Thousands of Smokers

  October 25, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Liggett Group has agreed to settle most of the smokers lawsuits against it for $110 million.

• Menthol Cigarette Risks May Result in FDA Restrictions

  July 24, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is considering new regulations on menthol cigarettes in the face of an international requirement that they be banned in the U.S. along with other flavored cigarettes or that the ban on flavored cigarettes be lifted entirely.

• Canadian Review of Chantix Side Effects Cannot Confirm Heart Risks

  January 20, 2012

  Staff Writers

  Canadian health officials say that a safety review of Chantix, Pfizer’s popular smoking cessation drug, cannot confirm or rule out...

• Chantix Psychotic Episodes Blamed in Two Vermont Murder Cases

  July 25, 2011

  Staff Writers

  A Vermont woman charged with killing her husband by driving their car into a tree is now claiming that the...

• Newport Recall Issued Over Concerns of Plastic Contamination

  July 22, 2011

  Staff Writers

  The makers of Newport cigarettes have issued a recall for some packs out of concern that they may be contaminated...

• Chantix Heart Attack Warning Issued By FDA

  June 16, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Concerns over a potential increased risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems among some users of the smoking cessation...

• Chantix Violence, Suicide Questions Lead France to Pull Subsidies

  June 1, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Increasing questions over serious and potentially life-threatning psychological side effects of Chantix, Pfizer’s smoking cessation drug, have convinced officials in...