New laws come into effect in Australia today that change the look, ingredients, and packaging of tobacco products. The Australian government passed the package of tobacco laws in late 2023, which ...

Nearly half of Americans who smoke use menthol cigarettes that are harder to quit, driving up their health risks with every puff. Now, a new University of Michigan study will test the best way to help ...

Which is natural: nicotine salt or fresh air? Do not let Big Tobacco make decisions for you. Choose fresh air over flavored poison, writes guest columnist Prince Pempton, a longtime Cleveland native ...

A new initiative tests strategies to help menthol cigarette smokers quit, with a focus on providing incentives and support ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Washington lawmakers propose bills to ban flavored tobacco and impose a $2 tax increase on cigarettes. Discover the ...

Abdulla “Tony” Ahmed of Lackawanna is setting a good example. He’s not selling menthol cigarettes in his store. Instead, Ahmed plans to provide what the neighborhood needs – fresh food and ...

Why do we only call some vaping products "flavored"? I ask because every vaping product on the market is flavored. Those that taste like tobacco have ...

Denver voters will be asked whether they want to keep or overturn the city’s ban on flavored tobacco after t Elections ...