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“There is no such thing as ‘just one cigarette’ when you quit.” How many times have you seen such public service announcements in movies, advertisements, and social timelines without batting an eyelid? Well, would you care if there were financial incentives to reduce taking...

The FDA’s proposal to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes in the United States is facing another setback as White House officials have missed yet another deadline for the final ruling on the ban.  Menthol cigarettes, which make up a third of the industry’s market share in the...

Investors navigating the dynamic tobacco industry often find themselves at a crossroads with two major players: Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO) and British American Tobacco PLC (NYSE:BTI) aka BAT. As global trends, regulations and consumer preferences evolve, strategic insights into Altria and BAT are...

A Chinese marathon runner nicknamed the “Smoking Brother” completed a 26-mile race in about three and a half hours only to be disqualified for chain-smoking the entire way. What Happened: According to a DailyMail report, a 52-year-old Chinese man named “Uncle Chen” completed...

As concerns rise over the increasing use of vapes among non-smokers and the younger generation, the vaping industry is facing potential regulatory scrutiny. Governments worldwide are contemplating restrictions on disposable vape sales, putting the future of the industry in limbo. What Happened: A...

In a recent development, the American Cancer Society has widened its lung cancer screening guidelines. This change could potentially result in an additional five million U.S. adults being screened each year. What Happened: As reported by Fortune, the American Cancer Society has revised its lung...

This article was originally published on Flowertown, and appears here with permission. Smoking is one of our oldest pastimes, whether it’s cigarettes, pipes, cannabis or any other assortment of flora. It feels good and we’ve been doing it forever. But regardless of how cool you look (or...

This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. Millions are pouring into Mecca where the heat is around 110 degrees at the height of the day. The Hajj is an event of the faithful and a dream for many despite the temperature and the crush of bodies. The...

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, is no stranger to making headlines with his nonchalant attitude toward marijuana. On April 17, Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX recently postponed the first orbital flight of Starship, the rocket with which Musk has promised to revisit the moon and...

This article was originally published on Leafly and appears here with permission. In 1998, Ross Rebagliati took the gold medal for the men’s giant slalom snowboarding event at the Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. The day after his victory, he was stripped of his medal following a positive...

This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. Reducing the smoke you inhale, as well as controlling your dosage are both ways to ensure your body and brain enjoys the benefits of weed without the potential downsides. Everyone who enjoys marijuana has...

This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. Cannabis by itself is not bad for your lungs, but smoking it is. Smoking weed leads to the deposit of four times the amount of tar than smoking tobacco, and may increase the risk of lung cancer. Smoking...

For decades, Gallup has been surveying Americans about their habits and attitudes toward alcohol, cigarettes and cannabis. Here's what the latest poll reveals: Alcohol It's the most widely consumed substance of all three Around 45% of those surveyed confirm having an alcoholic drink in the...

This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission. No two people can have the same experience for their first time smoking weed. The science is that cannabis affects each user differently. For some, they go overboard, some get hungry, some trip a little or...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to announce it will ban Juul brand e-cigarettes in the country, wiping away a significant chunk of the $21.63 billion industry of which Juul owns 41%, according to the Wall Street Journal. Shares of Altria Group Inc (NYSE: MO), which owns a 35...