Smoking

There was a 20% drop in the estimated number of middle and high school students who recently used at least one tobacco product, including cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, nicotine pouches and hookahs.

On this episode of "Florida Matters," we talk with experts from FAU and Moffitt Cancer Center about the health impacts of vaping — both on adults and youth.

On this episode of Florida Matters, we’ll talk with two experts about the health impacts of vaping — both on adults and youth.

Menthols are disproportionately used by Black smokers and young people. Supporters of the plan have tried to assure the White House that a ban will not hurt the president's reelection chances.

Health advocates fear Zyn, like e-cigs, may catch on with teens due to its addictive nicotine. Meanwhile, videos of youths popping the pouches have racked up millions of views on social media.

The agency says the menthol gets people hooked easier and makes it harder for them to break the addiction.

The case of a 49-year-old, healthy, nonsmoking Florida woman reflects how more research is required to save more lives - even after new data led to a recent change in national screening guidelines.

E-cigarette company JUUL sent a letter to Florida lawmakers in support of measures that would further regulate nicotine products amid concerns of illegal sales of products imported from China.

The FDA and most scientists agree that, based on available evidence, e- cigarettes are far less dangerous than traditional cigarettes. But that doesn’t mean vaping is harmless either.

The Environment and Natural Resources Committee backed the measure filed by Chair Ana Maria Rodriguez that would lead to $100 for the first violation and jump to $500 for subsequent offenses.

Researchers explored trends in cigarette smoking among adolescents in grades 9-12 using CDC data from 1991 to 2021.

Casinos in several states are fighting efforts to ban smoking, and trying to roll back existing anti-smoking laws. One planned facility even moved outside a city’s limits because of voter-approved smoking restrictions.