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New Jersey December 14, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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.

France November 28, 2023

France to impose complete smoking ban at beaches, other public properties

The French government is reportedly set to ban smoking on all beaches, as well as in public parks, forests, and other state-run locales.

OPINION November 24, 2023

Team Biden's war on cigarettes will only end in tears

The Biden administration wants to wage a war on cigarettes. Their plan is to bring back prohibition only this time they won't be focusing on alcohol.

Lung Cancer November 2, 2023

Should you be screened for lung cancer based on new guidelines for high-risk patients?

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has announced new guidelines for lung cancer screenings. Find out if you're part of the high-risk group that should get screened each year.

Europe October 4, 2023

UK proposes gradual increase in legal smoking age to phase out youth smoking

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has proposed a gradual increase in the legal age to purchase cigarettes in England by one year annually until it becomes illegal for the entire population.

VIDEO September 17, 2023

Market for vaping is ‘exploding’ among people as young as 13 years-old: Dr. Qanta Ahmed

Pulmonologist Dr. Qanta Ahmed joined ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to provide professional analysis of the Florida teenager who was diagnosed with a collapsed lung.

HEALTH August 23, 2023

FDA cracks down on companies that sell unauthorized vapes to kids: ‘We will hold anyone accountable’

The FDA has sent warning letters to 15 companies for selling “unauthorized e-cigarette products" — otherwise known as vapes — disguised with kid-enticing designs, according to a press release.

OPINION August 3, 2023

Biden's latest fun-killing move ignores real health hazard to America's youth

Return of the anti-smoking brigades.

REGULATION June 10, 2023

Biden's FDA clears path for Chinese products to flood US tobacco, nicotine market

The FDA is under fire for allegedly caving to political pressure to ban vapes and e-cigarettes while simultaneously allowing Chinese products to flood the U.S. market.