News tagged with tobacco control act

US supreme court rejects challenge to new cigarette labeling

(HealthDay News) —The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a tobacco industry challenge to a controversial 2009 federal law that mandates graphic warning labels on cigarettes. The high court refused to ...

Health Apr 22, 2013 | 5 / 5 (2) | 3

Menthol's soothing effects may lead to addiction and illness in young smokers

(Medical Xpress) -- A research team from Yale and the University of Connecticut has found that the cooling effect of menthol may actually cause people to smoke more and become addicted to cigarettes because ...

Health Sep 13, 2011 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0 |

Appeals court backs FDA move for graphic images on cigarette packs

(HealthDay) -- In the latest salvo in the battle over U.S. government plans to put graphic anti-smoking images on cigarette packs, a federal appeals court has upheld the proposed changes.

Health Mar 19, 2012 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

'Hiding' cigarettes in stores might keep kids from smoking: study

(HealthDay)—U.S. teens are much less likely to buy cigarettes if they are hidden from view, new research suggests.

Addiction Dec 03, 2012 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

Study: Graphic warnings on cigarettes effective across demographic groups

Quitting smoking is a common New Year's resolution for Americans each year, but research has repeatedly shown it is not an easy task. Some groups, such as racial/ethnic minorities, have an even harder time quitting. New research ...