Charting a path forward on smoking harm reduction
Over the last several decades, Americans have been smoking less. In 1954, 45% of Americans reported smoking cigarettes at least once in the past week. Today, that figure is a […]
Get illegal vapes out of the hands of youth
All Arizonans should hope that the Legislature ignores the rhetoric from the illegal Chinese vape industry and passes a common-sense vapor directory to keep illegal products off Arizona store shelves.
Mayes, other attorneys general, recommend crackdown on vaping products targeting youth
Attorney General Kris Mayes and 32 other attorneys general from around the country signed a letter outlining recommendations to cut down on youth vaping numbers. Federal data shows millions of teens regularly use electronic cigarettes, especially flavored products.
FDA must finish the job on illegal vapes
There’s a rampant public health crisis in the lurking shadows that is impacting our most vulnerable. This crisis has been quietly escalating in our homes, schools, and communities, while the responsible agencies have only recently woken up to the threat: the flood of illegal disposable, flavored vapes, predominantly made in China, and marketed directly to our children.
US Embassy officials visit Brittney Griner in Russia prison
Officials at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow visited jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday, just weeks after a Russian court rejected her appeal of her nine-year sentence for drug possession.
Vape company agrees to change marketing
In a deal announced November 23, Juul Labs agreed not to use marketing that appeals to anyone younger than 21.