Smoking is addictive: Despite what tobacco companies claim, nicotine is highly addictive. Like other addictive drugs, it changes the way your brain works over time. Nicotine controls your brain: When you smoke, nicotine affects parts of the brain that control how good you feel (rewards) and your ability to make decisions. This makes quitting extremely difficult, even if you … [Read more...] about Why Quitting Smoking is Crucial
FDA rules JUUL Must Cease in US
The company, JUUL Labs Inc had its vaping and e-cigarette products banned in the USA market by the FDA. The company must cease marketing and selling their vaping device and four types of liquid pods. Lacked Evidence to Assess Risks After reviewing Juul’s marking applications the FDA found their data insufficient and conflicting. The governmental agency found their products … [Read more...] about FDA rules JUUL Must Cease in US
Juul Vaping Lawsuit Results in 22.5 Million Settlement
Washington state’s Attorney General, Bob Ferguson and his team of prosecutors just won a $22.5 million settlement in a deceptive advertising lawsuit of E-cigarette giant, Juul. Even though Juul would admit to no wrongdoing, they were ordered to cease almost ALL social media advertising. Conducting stricter age verification checks was another requirement. Lawsuit … [Read more...] about Juul Vaping Lawsuit Results in 22.5 Million Settlement
Ambitious Crackdown to Stop Harm From Smoking
A new legal strategy has emerged in the country of New Zealand. The proposal is aimed to protect future generations from the harmful effects of smoking tobacco products. New Zealand is making a bold move to ban anyone born after 2008 from purchasing tobacco products. The hope is to eventually outlaw smoking completely in due time as existing smokers grow older and pass on … [Read more...] about Ambitious Crackdown to Stop Harm From Smoking
Eye Health Alert
New concerns about the effects of cigarette smoke and our eye health are the topic of a current research study. The report comes from ongoing research on the dangers of tobacco smoke on the healthy cells in the eyes. Studies have proven smoking tobacco can contribute to some debilitating eye problems as people age. Age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts … [Read more...] about Eye Health Alert
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