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Health November 19

Smoking just two cigarettes a day can wreak havoc on your heart, study shows

A study reveals smoking just two to five cigarettes daily doubles heart disease risk and increases death risk by 60%. Only complete cessation reverses damage.

Health November 16

Pop culture embraces smoking as 'cool' again — and Gen Z youth are watching

While teen smoking drops to under 3%, health experts fear pop culture revival could undo progress as 90% of long-term smokers start before age 18.

Health November 11

Tobacco and nicotine ban sparks backlash from business owners in coastal town

A Bay Area town has passed a comprehensive tobacco sales ban despite small business opposition, with new restrictions on nicotine products taking effect this December.

Health November 4

Smoking banned for entire generation under sweeping new national law

Maldives becomes the first nation to enact a generational smoking ban, prohibiting anyone born after Jan. 1, 2007, from purchasing or using tobacco products.

VIDEO September 24

RFK Jr. sounds alarm on substances in illegal vapes

Fox News senior correspondent Mike Tobin discusses the Trump administration’s crackdown on potentially dangerous vapes from China on ‘America Reports.’

VIDEO August 31

RFK Jr. claims nicotine patches 'probably the safest' form of nicotine, CDC warns otherwise

Fox News national correspondent Griff Jenkins reports on the latest nicotine debate on 'Fox Report.'

VIDEO July 19

Trump claims Coca-Cola is ditching high-fructose corn syrup in favor of cane sugar

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses health benefits of natural cane sugar versus high-fructose corn syrup and weighs in after the FDA authorized JUUL to sell e-cigarettes. 

Health July 18

Here's what marijuana really does to the developing brain, according to a psychiatrist

Brain specialist Dr. Daniel Amen warns that marijuana use in teens and young adults is linked to higher rates of mental issues as research on cannabis' health impact develops.

Health July 18

Nicotine pouches pose alarming danger in US households, experts warn

A recent study reveals nicotine pouch ingestions among children under 6 increased by 763% from 2020 to 2023, posing greater poisoning risks than other nicotine products.

Health July 8

Never smoked? You could still be at risk of developing lung cancer, doctors warn

Medical experts report rising lung cancer diagnoses in non-smokers as smoking rates decline, raising questions about expanding screening guidelines beyond traditional high-risk groups.

Travel June 29

Flight attendant demands passenger spit out Zyn, leaving travelers confused about policies

Smokeless nicotine pouches exist in a gray area for air travel, with TSA allowing them in luggage but airlines having unclear policies about in-flight use, causing passenger confusion.

Health June 27

Disposable vapes more toxic and carcinogenic than cigarettes, study shows

New UC Davis study finds that illegal disposable e-cigarettes contain hazardous levels of toxic metals like lead and nickel, presenting a higher cancer risk than cigarettes.

France May 29

Ooh la law: France snuffing out smoking in parks, beaches, more

France to ban smoking in parks, beaches and near schools starting July 1, with fines up to $153 for lighting up where children are present.

Travel May 14

Flight passenger brings up 'vaping in the bathroom,' sparking debate about on-board actions

Flyer takes to Reddit to ask whether flight attendant can tell if passengers vape while in the bathroom on a plane, sparking a debate. A travel expert weighed in.

Travel March 24

Flight passenger slams 'sneaky' travelers who vape in airports: 'You aren't fooling anyone'

Flight passengers have apparently been catching travelers red-handed as they vape inside airports before boarding. A travel industry expert and social media users weigh in.

Travel March 20

Pilot allegedly calls out vaping passenger in cabin-wide announcement: 'One person decided to risk lives'

A traveler who says he or she was flying United Airlines says a passenger who was vaping on the plane prompted the pilot to make an important announcement. Social media users react.

Health March 1

‘I vaped for one year and almost died'

Petrea Mckeithen, 26, only vaped for one year when she nearly died due to both lungs collapsing. She shared the traumatic ordeal in an interview with Fox News Digital.

VIDEO February 28

Woman says her lungs collapsed due to vaping

Petrea Mckeithen, 26, only vaped for one year when she nearly died due to both lungs collapsing. She shared the traumatic ordeal in an interview with Fox News Digital.

Politics February 24

NY lawmaker introduces bill to ban Zyn, other flavored nicotine pouches after FDA's support of product

A New York state lawmaker is proposing a ban on the sale of flavored nicotine pouches, even after the FDA authorized the product as a helpful alternative to cigarettes.

Health February 18

Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here's why

The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.

Politics February 18

South Carolina bill would ban smoking inside cars while children are passengers

A South Carolina group of senators introduced a new bill this week that would ban smoking in a vehicle with a child 12 years or younger present.

Politics February 10

5-figure ad buy urges states to crack down as China floods market with illicit vapes: 'Trump was right'

The Protecting America Initiative has launched a five figure ad encouraging states to follow President Donald Trump's lead and crack down on Chinese vapes flooding the U.S. market.

Opinion January 9

DAVID MARCUS: Biden's war on cigarettes belongs on the ash heap

Columnist and cigarette smoker David Marcus writes that a Biden administration proposal to lower the levels of nicotine in cigarettes is a de facto ban, and ill-advised.

White House January 7

Biden admin working to effectively ban cigarettes in 11th hour proposal a 'gift' to cartels, expert says

A proposed FDA rule could effectively ban cigarettes currently on the market in favor of products with less nicotine. Cartels running the black market could benefit, an expert warns.

Travel January 3

Popular Italian city officially bans cigarette smoking outdoors

The smoking of tobacco products outdoors in Milan, Italy, is now banned as the city moves to improve public health and environment ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Stop Smoking November 17, 2024

Some online vape sellers don't comply with regulations to prevent sales to minors, study finds

A UC San Diego study found that online e-cigarette retailers are not sticking to regulations on shipping and flavor restrictions. Researchers and experts discuss the concerning findings.

Reproductive Health November 3, 2024

Smoking and vaping can have these detrimental effects on fertility, doctors warn

Smoking and vaping have been proven to have negative effects on male and female fertility. Drs. Courtney Lynch and Theodore Wagener discuss the specific risks associated with the habit.

Health October 30, 2024

Mercedes owner goes viral using vape to test vehicle's high-tech air filter

TikToker Sheldon Shuffield posted a viral video puffing his vape into his Mercedes' HEPA filter, and the car flagged the air as "very unhealthy." The creator and a respiratory health expert comment.

VIDEO October 29, 2024

Texas man puffs vape smoke into HEPA filter in viral TikTok video

TikToker Sheldon Shuffield went viral for demonstrating how the air filter in his new Mercedes reacted to vape smoke, showing that its effects are "very unhealthy."

VIDEO October 11, 2024

Vaping industry advocate warns Democrat crackdown on smoking alternatives could hurt them in November

Tony Abboud, Executive Director of the Vapor Technology Association, spoke to Fox News Digital about “single issue” voters that use smoking alternatives.