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Graphic Cigarette Warnings Proposed by FDA Are Long Overdue, But Agency Must Meet March 2020 Deadline to Finalize Them
The graphic cigarette health warnings proposed by the FDA are a critical and long-overdue step...
Examining JUUL’s role in the youth e-cigarette epidemic
Congressional hearings about JUUL’s role in the youth e-cigarette epidemic used the company’s own testimony...
In Public Health Win, Federal Court Sets 10-Month Deadline for E-Cigarette Makers to Apply to FDA to Keep Products on the Market
A federal judge set a deadline of May 12, 2020, for e-cigarette manufacturers to apply...
New Research from Truth Initiative® Illustrates Dramatic Increase in Smoking Imagery in Shows Popular with Young People
A new report by Truth Initiative reveals 92% of the shows most popular with young...
New Study Reveals Breakthrough Texting Program Aids Young Vapers in Quitting
More than 27,000 teens and young adults enrolled in a first-of-its-kind quit vaping program within...
Tobacco Tale of Two Nations: New Report Shows 13 States Have Higher Smoking Rates and Greater Health Consequences Than Rest of U.S.
New report underscores a tale of two nations when it comes to tobacco use -...
Federal Judge Rules FDA Acted Illegally in Delaying Required Review of E-Cigarettes, Cigars
In a major victory for public health a federal judge has ruled that the FDA...
Health groups urge FDA to investigate JUUL for making unauthorized smoking cessation claims
Six leading public health and medical organizations today called on the FDA to investigate and...
The truth about opioids campaign wins Emmy award
The youth and young adult opioid misuse prevention and education campaign, The Truth About Opioids,...
After approving IQOS, FDA must fully use its powers to protect youth
The FDA must live up to its promise to monitor the use of IQOS and...
Health organizations call on the walt disney company to terminate vice media partnership with PMI
A coalition of health organizations is asking The Walt Disney Company to encourage its partner...
Tobacco 21 Laws Provide Useful Tool to Reduce Youth Tobacco Use But Tobacco Industry Sudden Support Should be Viewed as Self-Serving, Not Pro-Public Health
Now that public support has clearly reached a tipping point in favor of Tobacco 21,...