tobacco

Tobacco companies used to rule the market with backing from government entities, but are now subjected to numerous restrictions and flat-out bans.The U.S.…

Historians Nathan Connolly and Ed Ayers take a look at America's complex relationship with tobacco.

Earlier this year, City Council approved the ordinance which raises the age of buying tobacco products from 18 to 21 years old.The "Tobacco 21" initiative…

San Antonio may raise the age for tobacco purchases from 18 to 21, pending the results of an ongoing survey by Metro Health. The survey, which began…

When New York increased its cigarette tax, smoking rates declined. California's proposed increase of $2 a pack may, too, say researchers. The higher the tax, the more likely people are to quit.

From Texas Standard: If northeast Texas were its own state, its mortality rate – the number of deaths per year – would rival that of the biggest states...

Psychiatrist Judson Brewer describes how patients who practice simple mindfulness techniques can kick unhealthy habits.

Unless a cigarette is safer than others, it can't be labeled "natural" or "additive-free," the Food and Drug Administration told three manufacturers.

Until now, Reynolds employees have been able to light up at their desks. But come January, workers will have to either go outside or use specially equipped smoking rooms.

For the first time, there's data on tobacco use by pregnant women in low- and middle-income countries. The news is not too bad. But there's still a need for messages about the risk to an unborn child.