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November 26

‘Green Wednesday’ surges as Americans swap alcohol for cannabis ahead of Thanksgiving

'Green Wednesday' has emerged as cannabis industry's Black Friday, with dispensaries across the country offering major discounts on products like pre-rolls and gummies.

November 19

Smoking just two cigarettes a day can wreak havoc on your heart, study shows

A study reveals smoking just two to five cigarettes daily doubles heart disease risk and increases death risk by 60%. Only complete cessation reverses damage.

November 16

'Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison praises Trump's efforts with fentanyl crisis

Reality star Rick Harrison compared fentanyl to a "nuclear bomb" during an appearance on "The Sunday Briefing."

November 16

Pop culture embraces smoking as 'cool' again — and Gen Z youth are watching

While teen smoking drops to under 3%, health experts fear pop culture revival could undo progress as 90% of long-term smokers start before age 18.

November 11

Marine-turned-psychologist's brain breakthrough is helping veterans still fighting inside

New brain imaging technology helps veterans with PTSD and trauma find healing through objective evidence of invisible injuries, offering hope beyond traditional care.

November 11

Tobacco and nicotine ban sparks backlash from business owners in coastal town

A Bay Area town has passed a comprehensive tobacco sales ban despite small business opposition, with new restrictions on nicotine products taking effect this December.

November 6

Higher stroke risk linked to consuming certain amount of alcohol, study finds

Heavy drinking is linked to strokes 11 years earlier than light drinkers, new study reveals. Three drinks daily may accelerate brain damage significantly, according to researchers.

November 4

Smoking banned for entire generation under sweeping new national law

Maldives becomes the first nation to enact a generational smoking ban, prohibiting anyone born after Jan. 1, 2007, from purchasing or using tobacco products.

November 2

Trump’s narco-terror boat crackdown hailed by mothers of victims: ‘One boat, two boat, three boat—boom’

Trump administration launches military strikes against suspected drug boats as fentanyl crisis escalates. "Angel Moms" support "decisive action" after Senate backs policy.

October 30

Trump and Xi reach deal to curb the flow of fentanyl

Former deputy national security advisor Steve Yates joins 'Fox & Friends' to praise President Donald Trump's fentanyl tariffs on China after losing his daughter to the drug and discusses how Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping will impact the world.