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E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use–Associated Lung Injury Cases During the COVID-19 Response — California, 2020

In April 2020, during the early coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, eight patients hospitalized with e-cigarette, or vaping, product use–associated lung injury (EVALI) were...

Because Black lives matter, ban flavored tobacco sales in Chicago

Big Tobacco has targeted African Americans with flavored tobacco for five decades. Because Black lives matter, we must confront one of the leading killers of...

Health Minister gives into backbench pressure on vaping ban

Health Minister Greg Hunt has delayed plans to impose a $200,000 fine on Australians who import liquid nicotine and will review the government's policy...

Current smoking, former smoking, and adverse outcome among hospitalized COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence and effects of current smoking on adverse outcomes among hospitalized COVID-19 patients. A systematic review...

New Newport brands boost overall sales of traditional cigarettes

The introduction of two Newport styles in recent months boosted overall sales volume for traditional cigarettes by 1.8% for the four-week period that ended...