tobacco

Why Some States Are Raising the Age to Buy Tobacco

Oregon became the fifth state to raise the age for buying tobacco products to 21. Under a bill signed by Gov. Kate Brown this week, store clerks who sell traditional tobacco products such as cigarettes...

By Anna Rumer August 11, 2017

The FDA Wants Cigarettes to Have Less Nicotine

“Unless we change course, 5.6 million young people alive today will die prematurely later in life from tobacco use"

By Maya Rhodan July 28, 2017

Health Experts Are Worried About a Huge Rise in Smoking in Movies

Tobacco use is getting record screen time

By Mahita Gajanan July 11, 2017

Smoking While Pregnant May Not Lead to Mental Illness in Kids: Study

Smoking while pregnancy is linked to a number of different health problems, but severe mental illness may not be one of them, according to a new study

By Alice Park May 4, 2017

E-Cigarettes Are a Public Health Threat to Young People, Surgeon General Warns

One in six high school students use e-cigarettes

By Alexandra Sifferlin December 8, 2016

John Boehner Joins Board of Second-Largest Tobacco Company

He was a top tobacco recipient while in Congress

By Abigail Abrams September 15, 2016

E-Cigarettes to Be Regulated as Tobacco Products

E-cigarettes, hookah tobacco and cigars are now officially under the purview of the FDA

By Alexandra Sifferlin and Maya Rhodan May 5, 2016

Teen E-Cigarette Use Has Increased 10-Fold

But fewer students are smoking regular cigarettes

By Tessa Berenson April 15, 2016

Smokeless Tobacco More Toxic Than Cigarettes, Study Says

New data from FDA and CDC researchers suggests chewing tobacco or snus can increase exposure to harmful substances

By Alexandra Sifferlin November 18, 2015

13% of Americans Have Tried E-Cigarettes

A new federal report looks at e-cigarette use among American adults

By Alexandra Sifferlin October 28, 2015

Doctors Urge Smoking Age Be Raised to 21

"The developing brains of children and teens are particularly vulnerable to nicotine"

By Alexandra Sifferlin October 26, 2015

How To Reduce Smoking Without Banning Tobacco Sales

Get the community involved

September 14, 2015

E-Cigarettes Are a Gateway to Tobacco, Study Says

A new study looks at how smoking and vaping habits change over time

By Alexandra Sifferlin September 8, 2015

This City Just Banned Smokeless Tobacco In Ballparks

It's the second city to do so. San Francisco was the first

By Claire Zillman / Fortune September 3, 2015

CVS Says Cigarette Ban Reduced Smoking Rates

Looking at the impact of the tobacco ban one year later

By Alexandra Sifferlin September 3, 2015

Green Tea Cigarettes Are Now a Thing

The manufacturer hopes the 100% green tea, no-nicotine cigarettes can be used to quit smoking

By Tanya Basu August 12, 2015

CVS Health Exits Chamber of Commerce in a Huff

The pharmacy says the Chamber's efforts to target anti-smoking laws abroad runs counter to CVS's efforts to promote better health

By Phil Wahba / Fortune July 8, 2015

The Hazy Future for Cuban Cigars

When long-forbidden Cuban cigars become more available to Americans, will they maintain their aroma of glamour?

By Karl Vick June 13, 2015

Why It Matters if Obama Smokes (and Why It Doesn't)

Since taking office in 2009, President Obama has aced three physicals. He regularly exercises, especially playing basketball, and has a personal chef — not to mention wife — who ensure he eats healthy. But he...

By Maya Rhodan June 10, 2015

China Launches Bid to Stub Out Smoking in Beijing

Offenders can be fined or even shamed

By Alexandra Sifferlin June 1, 2015

Big Tobacco Sues British Government Over Effort to Strip Logos From Cigarette Packaging

New laws would strip logos from cigarette packages

By Victor Luckerson May 22, 2015

The New Science of How to Quit Smoking

Two studies shed light on promising new ways to make kicking the habit easier, using both biology and behavior

By Alice Park May 13, 2015

E-Cigs Not the Best Way to Give Up Smoking

In the latest in-depth review of studies investigating which smoking cessation methods work best, experts say there isn’t enough evidence to support using e-cigarettes to kick the habit

By Alice Park May 4, 2015

Hawaii Set to Raise Smoking Age to 21

The bill covers both cigarette and e-cigarette use

By Alexandra Sifferlin April 27, 2015

Giants Could Be First MLB Team to Ban Chewing Tobacco

Players have been dipping for as long as anyone can remember, but that could soon change

By Kevin McSpadden April 22, 2015

Smokers Don’t Think a Few Cigarettes Will Harm Their Health

Nearly everyone knows that smoking is harmful for your health. But some refuse to admit that their habits may be killing them

By Alice Park April 17, 2015

FDA Panel Votes Against Smokeless Tobacco Safety Claims

The panel's vote was split on some important points

By Alexandra Sifferlin April 10, 2015

How a Big FDA Decision Could Change Tobacco Control

A Swedish Company that manufactures snus wants to change its label to indicate it's safer than cigarettes

By Alexandra Sifferlin April 9, 2015

CDC Runs First Anti-Smoking Campaign Featuring E-Cigs

Past campaigns have increased calls to quitlines by 80%

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 26, 2015

This Is Not a Good Reason to Smoke Cigarettes

But smoking causes weight loss, a new study says

By Mandy Oaklander March 17, 2015

Watching E-Cig Ads May Increase the Urge to Smoke

A new study shows possible consequences of vaping in commercials

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 14, 2015

WHO Global Tobacco-Use-Reduction Target Likely Missed

China remains the world's largest market for tobacco products

By TIME Staff March 13, 2015

Indiana Moves to Regulate E-Cig Liquids

States are moving on electronic cigarettes where the feds aren't

By Eliza Gray March 5, 2015

It’s Really Easy for Teens to Buy E-Cigs Online

Most popular e-cigarette sites fail to verify the age of their clients, finds a new study

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 2, 2015

Taking Medication May Make It Easier to Quit Smoking

A Pfizer-funded study suggests the anti-smoking drug Chantix could be used to slowly help smokers quit

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 17, 2015

Watch John Oliver Burn Big Tobacco

The HBO late night host sets his sights on the tobacco industry's big business in overseas markets

By Melissa Locker February 16, 2015

Kentucky Mulls Statewide Smoking Ban

But measure unlikely to become law

By Sarah Begley February 13, 2015

Scientists Split on Electronic Cigarette Risks

A guide to understanding conflicting and ongoing research

By Eliza Gray and Alexandra Sifferlin January 22, 2015

The Best Way to Kick Your Smoking Habit

The more techy interventions, the better

By Alexandra Sifferlin January 2, 2015

E-cigs Are the New Cool Thing for Teenagers

High schoolers are more likely to smoke e-cigs than regular cigarettes

By Alexandra Sifferlin December 15, 2014

U.S. Smoking Rate Hits Historic Low

And the number of people who say they smoke every day has dropped, too

By Alexandra Sifferlin November 26, 2014

China Proposes Ban on Smoking in Public Places

Ban would affect the country's 300 million smokers

By Victor Luckerson November 25, 2014

Smoking News to Make You Cringe

Read TIME's reports from the era when the medical community thought it was O.K. to smoke

By Alexandra Sifferlin November 20, 2014

1 in 5 High Schoolers Admits Smoking

5.6 million young people under age 17 could die early

By Alexandra Sifferlin November 13, 2014

Here's the Best Way to Get Someone to Quit Smoking

Antismoking messaging works differently depending on who's watching, a new study shows

By Alexandra Sifferlin September 15, 2014

CVS Quits Cigarettes Ahead of Schedule

Changes corporate name from CVS Caremark to CVS Health

By Charlotte Alter September 3, 2014

Mitch McConnell Wants to Raise Tobacco Purchasing Age From 18 to 21, Including for Vaping Devices

These Two Habits Make You Look Older, According to Science

Are E-Cigs Bad For Your Heart?

The U.S. Congress is in Crisis