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ClearWay Minnesota(SM) Board Approves $1.8 Million for Research Grants

January 20, 2012 At its meeting on January 18, ClearWay Minnesota’s Board of Directors approved three grants for new research. Read More.

The ‘Other’ Tobacco Tax

January 20, 2012 Over the past decade, Maryland has gradually raised its tax on cigarettes to the current $2 per pack, and the results have been striking. Read More.

U.S. State Tobacco Policies ‘Abysmal’, American Lung Association Says

January 19, 2012 Anti-tobacco efforts by U.S. states were “abysmal” last year as their collective spending on anti- smoking programs declined 11 percent and only two raised cigarette taxes, the American Lung Association (ALA) said. Read More.

Tobacco Use on College Campuses—Going Up in Smoke?

January 19, 2012 An increasing number of universities are banning tobacco use on campus in an effort to promote a healthier environment for students. Read More.

UC San Diego Researchers Review Cessation Studies and Call for Change in Policy

January 18, 2012 Smoking is a major public health issue and quitting is the single most important thing smokers can do to improve their health. Read More.

FDA to Weigh Safety of Tobacco Lozenges, Strips

January 18, 2012 They may look and smell a lot like candy, but dissolvable, smokeless tobacco products aren’t for kids. Read More.

Study: Secondhand Smoke a Risk of Apartment Living

January 17, 2012 Apartment buildings should be smoke-free zones just like workplaces, restaurants and bars. Read More.

Canadian Cancer Society Announces New Health Canada-Funded Smoking Cessation Campaign

January 17, 2012 The Canadian Cancer Society has launched Break It Off - a new digital campaign funded by Health Canada to promote tobacco cessation. Read More.

Anti-Smoking Campaigns Work, So Don’t Quit Now

January 16, 2012 Get ready for a barrage of ads that will come at you with a singularly mind-blowing message: Smoking is bad for you. Read More.

Cruise Lines Tighten Tobacco Rules

January 16, 2012 Several cruise lines have further limited smoking on ships, leaving a few designated areas as the last refuge to light up at sea. Read More.

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