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A proposed ban on flavored nicotine products is stirring debate in Washington. House Bill 1203 aims to prohibit the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and tobacco ...

Supporters of the bill argue that flavored tobacco is designed to entice youth with punchy flavors such as piña colada, ...

In January, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed a rule that, if finalized, would make cigarettes and certain other combusted tobacco products “minimally or non-addictive” ...

Teachers, principals, and district leaders are reporting an increase despite previous federal data showing teen vaping is declining.

Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the U.S. and in Kentucky, according to the American Lung Association.

Richmond faces a growing addiction crisis, with opioids, alcohol, and nicotine leading to high relapse rates and overdose ...