How Phone Counseling Helps Cancer Patients Quit Smoking
Recently diagnosed cancer patients who smoke are significantly more likely to quit and remain tobacco-free if they receive frequent and sustained telephone counseling, according to a new study.
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South Africa Ends Cigarette Ban, Smuggling Remains
South Africa imposed a ban on cigarettes to prevent respiratory problems associated with COVID-19, but few smokers were deterred because of a thriving illegal market.
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FDA to Regulate E-cigarettes, Cigars, More
The FDA has proposed a new rule that would extend the agency’s tobacco authority to regulate additional tobacco products, most notably electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), cigars, and other popular alternatives to cigarettes.
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FDA Authorizes Tobacco Product But Emphasizes It’s ‘Not Safe’
The US FDA authorized the IQOS Tobacco Heating System as a modified risk tobacco product. The electronic device heats up tobacco into an aerosol.
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FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration told the makers of fruity flavored disposable e-cigarettes to pull their products from the US market.
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FDA Allows Smokeless Tobacco Products to Be Advertised As Less Harmful Than Cigarettes
The US Food and Drug Administration announced that it has authorized the marketing of one...