New Zealand February 28 New Zealand officials appeal world-first tobacco ban Tobacco banning rules were appealed in New Zealand after officials said the law to lessen tobacco accessibility and discourage usage should be approached differently.
West Virginia February 12 West Virginia lawmakers push to ban smoking in cars with children The West Virginia state Senate on Monday passed a bill that would fine anyone caught with a lit tobacco product while accompanying someone under 16 inside a vehicle.
HEALTH February 11 Want to stop smoking for good? CDC launches new campaign with free resources to quit The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched the 2024 version of its federally funded national tobacco education campaign to help more people quit smoking.
HEALTH February 1 Marijuana use linked to increased asthma risk in youth, says study: ‘Worrisome' health implications A new study published in the journal Preventive Medicine found that in states where marijuana is legal, the share of teens with asthma is slightly higher than in states where it remains illegal.
New Jersey January 30 Atlantic City casino smoking ban advances in New Jersey Legislature Legislation that would prohibit smoking on casino floors in Atlantic City, New Jersey, cleared the state Senate's health committee on Monday.
United Kingdom January 29 UK to ban disposable vapes, restrict flavored e-cigarettes 'specifically marketed' to kids: 'We must act' U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said his government will carry out several actions to curb nicotine use, including the ban of disposable vapes.
HEALTH January 2 Smoking shrinks the brain and drives up Alzheimer’s risk, new study finds Smoking is notorious for causing damage to the lungs, but recent research confirmed that it’s also harmful to the brain. We explore a new study and gather expert input.
New Jersey December 14 Union protesters blow cigarette smoke at NJ lawmakers as Atlantic City smoking ban remains in limbo United Auto Workers members disrupted a New Jersey Assembly committee meeting Thursday after a preliminary vote on an Atlantic City smoking ban was canceled.
New Jersey November 30 Casino workers seethe as smoking ban bill is delayed yet again in New Jersey Legislature Casino workers are irate about inaction on a bill to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos, which counts on legislative support, but has been repeatedly stymied.
HEALTH November 29 AI model could help predict lung cancer risks in non-smokers, study finds: ‘Significant advancement’ Among the latest artificial intelligence innovations for health care, a routine chest X-ray could help identify non-smokers who are at a high risk for lung cancer, new research indicates.