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Smoking TobaccoWorld No Tobacco Day
May 31 is World No Tobacco Day, an annual awareness day sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1987 to highlight the health risks associated with tobacco use and encourage governments to adopt effective policies to reduce smoking and other tobacco use.
JUUL Sales Recover Within Weeks of Self-Ban on Vaping Flavors
Researchers from the American Cancer Society found that sales by e-cigarette maker JUUL bounced back from a dip within weeks after it removed most of its flavored products from stores.
Surgeon General Reports on Smoking Cessation for First Time in 30 Years
Surgeon General Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams issued the first Surgeon General’s report on smoking cessation in 30 years. It reviews and updates the latest research on Americans’ attempts to quit smoking, what works, and why it’s so important.
How to Quit Smoking
Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States. There are many different methods you can use to quit. Here is what the research tells us about how well they work:
FAQ: Vaping and Your Kids
Alarming reports about vaping and lung illness have parents of teenagers worried about e-cigarette use. Get the facts about vaping and how to help your children stay safe.
Breast Cancer Survivor Advocates for Smoke-Free Housing
Cathleen Reese has lived in tax credit housing in Hamilton, Montana for 4 years. Although smoking in her apartment building is not allowed, Reese says she breathes in secondhand smoke every day from her neighbors who don’t obey the rules.
Report: Vaping Up, Smoking Down Among Teens
A survey published as a research letter in the New England Journal of Medicine shows vaping – using e-cigarettes – has more than doubled among teens in the past 2 years.
American Cancer Society Warns About Risks of Vaping for Youth
ACS is launching a new education campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of e-cigarette use.
