Menthol Cigarettes Had “Detrimental Impact On Public Health”: Study
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.
Tag Archives: Cigarette
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One-Fifth of U.S. Adults Use Tobacco Products: CDC Report
The findings of a CDC study estimate about 20% of U.S. adults still use tobacco products like traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes.
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Hookah Pipes May Cause Blood Vessel, Carbon Monoxide Problems: Study
Smoking hookahs may carry some of the same health risks as smoking, according to the findings of a new study.
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Tobacco Manufacturer Settles Lawsuits Filed for Thousands of Smokers
Liggett Group has agreed to settle most of the smokers lawsuits against it for $110 million.
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Menthol Cigarette Risks May Result in FDA Restrictions
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…
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Canadian Review of Chantix Side Effects Cannot Confirm Heart Risks
Canadian health officials say that a safety review of Chantix, Pfizer’s popular smoking cessation drug, cannot confirm or rule out the possibility of an increased risk of heart disease as…
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Chantix Psychotic Episodes Blamed in Two Vermont Murder Cases
A Vermont woman charged with killing her husband by driving their car into a tree is now claiming that the side effects of Chantix, Pfizer’s anti-smoking drug, pushed her to…
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Newport Recall Issued Over Concerns of Plastic Contamination
The makers of Newport cigarettes have issued a recall for some packs out of concern that they may be contaminated with plastic debris.
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Chantix Heart Attack Warning Issued By FDA
Concerns over a potential increased risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems among some users of the smoking cessation drug Chantix has led federal regulators to require new warnings…
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Chantix Violence, Suicide Questions Lead France to Pull Subsidies
Increasing questions over serious and potentially life-threatning psychological side effects of Chantix, Pfizer’s smoking cessation drug, have convinced officials in France that the drug should no longer be subsidized in…
