News – Nevada Tobacco Control and Smoke-free Coalition

By Ernie Mundell, HealthDay, US News & World Report April 6, 2026- For decades, cigarettes in American homes were the bane of child health experts. But as their use has plummeted, a new foe has emerged: Vaping. Looking at more than 92,000 U.S. poison control center reports of “nicotine exposures” in kids under the age... View Article

05
Apr

‘I always considered social media evil’: big tobacco whistleblower on tech’s addictive products

By Sanya Mansoor, The Guardian April 5, 2026- A key whistleblower in the tobacco industry’s landmark trials of the 1990s has been watching big tech’s recent court battles closely. Jeffrey Stephen Wigand, a biochemist who helped reveal how tobacco companies targeted children and hid just how addictive cigarettes were, has been struck with a feeling of familiarity. Last... View Article

03
Apr

Those Tiny, White Packets Littering European Cities Are Dangerous to Dogs and People

By Apesha Bhateja, Fodors Travel April 3, 2026- It was jarring to see white, little paper-like items stuck in the crevices of the cobblestone streets of Denmark, one of the cleanest countries in Europe. Aarhus, the coastal city on the east, is trendy and youthful, thanks to its effervescent international student community. But it was... View Article

01
Apr

Another reason to quit vaping? The environmental impact of e-cigarettes

By Truth Initiative April 1, 2026- There are many reasons why people want to quit vaping — physical and mental health, financial freedom, influence from family and friends, and more. Another reason that may motivate people to leave e-cigarettes behind? The huge environmental cost. The rise of disposable e-cigarettes Flavored, high-nicotine disposable e-cigarettes dominate the market, and... View Article

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15
Mar

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...

05
Feb

Gov. Kim Reynolds proposes raising tobacco taxes amid high cancer rates

By Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 5, 2026- Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday she was introducing legislation that would increase taxes on cigarettes and...

12
Jan

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...

06
Jan

Truth Initiative Report Finds Rapidly Evolving Nicotine Market Outpacing Regulation, Putting Youth at Risk

PR Newswire January 6, 2026- Data released today in a new report from Truth Initiative, Monitoring a Changing Tobacco Product Market in the United States, show that...

03
Jan

Vaping safer than smoking – so why are people struggling to quit e-cigarettes?

By Linda Geddes, The Guardian January 3, 2026- More socially acceptable than smoking – yet just as addictive – vaping has become the UK’s default...

08
Dec

Alaska settles with Juul for $5.8M over youth vaping marketing practices

By Anthony Wright, Your Alaska Link December 8, 2025- After five years of litigation, the State of Alaska has reached a $5.8 million settlement with...

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