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By Erika Edwards, NBC News January 10, 2025- In its last few days of power, the Biden administration is expected to officially propose a limit on nicotine in cigarettes. It’d be a last-minute move to push back against the tobacco industry after President Joe Biden failed to finalize a long-standing pledge to ban menthol cigarettes. The proposal, which... View Article

By Helen Smith, K5 January 9, 2025- A bill filed for consideration by Washington lawmakers would ban the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products in the state – this includes flavored vape cartridges and menthol cigarettes. The legislation, HB 1203, was filed on Wednesday. It would also ban newer products that pair the act of... View Article

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN January 1, 2025- If you’re thinking about making a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking, it might help to know that new research says it could extend your life expectancy. Each cigarette someone smokes, on average, can take about 20 minutes off their life expectancy overall, according to new research based... View Article

By Jen Christensen, CNN December 30, 2024- Tiny packets of nicotine have quickly become a big problem for parents and schools. They’re available at gas stations and convenience stores under names like Zyn, O! Rogue, Juice Head and VELO. Although the products are supposed to be sold only to people over 21, a growing number... View Article