Smoking
Former Surgeon General Joins E-Cig Company Board
Former U.S. surgeon general Richard Carmona, who highlighted the dangers of secondhand smoke and supported a ban on all tobacco products, is joining the board of directors for NJOY Inc., the nation’s leading electronic cigarette company — a move that could bring increased legitimacy to e-cigarettes as a viable alternative to traditional cigarettes.
Va. Senate Passes Ban on Smoking With Kids in Car
The Virginia Senate has passed legislation making it illegal for adults to smoke with kids in the car.
Va. Youth Smoking Rates Hit Lowest Level in Decade
A statewide effort to reduce smoking among Virginia youths is paying off as high school and middle school rates have fallen to their lowest levels in a decade.
Va. Youth Smoking Rates Hit Lowest Level In Decades
A statewide effort to reduce smoking among Virginia youths is paying off.
Maryland Fire Deaths Decrease in 2012
The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says fire-related deaths in the state fell by 22 percent last year.
Study: Frequent Text Messages Can Help Smokers Quit
Frequent and supportive text messages help many cigarette smokers kick the habit.
Reynolds Subsidiary Funding Cigarette Recycling
A subsidiary of one of the nation’s largest cigarette makers is teaming up with a New Jersey company to reward do-gooders for cleaning up cigarette litter.
Study: Smoking Has Increased In Hollywood Movies
There were nearly 1,900 portrayals of smoking and other tobacco usage among the 134 highest-grossing films at the box office in 2011, according to researchers at the University of California at San Francisco.
Study: Low-Income Smokers Spend 25 Percent Of Income On Cigarettes
Low-income smokers in New York spend 25 percent of their income on cigarettes.
Study: Popularity A Strong Predictor Of Smoking Among Teens
A new study on a decades-old topic confirms that high school students are still pushed to smoke by peer pressure.
