By Jessica Glenza, The Guardian July 14, 2026- The overhaul by the health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, of an influential federal advisory group has stalled an update that would have highlighted “encouraging” new evidence on helping children quit tobacco, according to a recently departed member of the group. The Trump administration has postponed or canceled... View Article
By Christina Jewett, The New York Times July 6, 2026- The ads were jarring: a man with a hole in his throat where his larynx, or voice box, had once been. A woman whose teeth and jaw had been removed after oral cancer. Another woman speaking in a robotic voice, which was altered when her... View Article
U.S. cigarette smoking falls below 10% for the first time but millions still use tobacco
By Vijay Kumar Malesu, Medical Xpress March 15, 2026- In a recent report published in the journal NEJM Evidence, researcher Israel Agaku evaluated recent patterns and demographic differences in tobacco product use among adults in the United States using data from the 2023 and 2024 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). Background Nearly one in five adults... View Article
Somali parliament approves strict tobacco regulations amid rising health concerns
By Abdirahman Khalif, The Eastleigh Voice January 12, 2026- Somalia’s lower parliamentary chamber has approved a national tobacco control framework in a move aimed at reducing tobacco use and tackling a growing public health concern. The House of the People passed the legislation on Monday with 139 votes in favor, three abstentions, and no votes... View Article
India imposes excise duty on cigarettes effective February 1
By Reuters December 31, 2025- India has imposed an excise duty on cigarettes in a range of 2,050-8,500 rupees ($22.8-$94.5) per thousand sticks based on...
The Economist October 26, 2025- ONE HUNDRED dollars invested in the tech-heavy Nasdaq index at the beginning of January 2024 would now be worth $154. If you had...
New guideline offers menu of options to help people quit smoking tobacco
By Canadian Medical Association Journal, Medical Xpress August 25, 2025- Tobacco smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and death in Canada; it...
