In October, the FDA sent final rules on banning menthol cigarettes to the White House for review. But things have stalled since it was submitted to the White House's Office of Management and Budget.

Prohibiting the sale of menthol-flavored cigarettes and cigars is a potent tool to reduce youth smoking. Last year, roughly 10% of high schoolers and 5% of middle school-aged children — kids as ...

While the White House continues to review the FDA's menthol ban proposal, public health organizations are sharing quitting success stories from ex-menthol smokers.

The percentage of children smoking cigarettes reached its lowest level since the survey began. Just 1.4% of students said they smoke them, the online survey, of nearly 30,000 students between ...

While the White House continues to review the FDA's menthol ban proposal, public health organizations are sharing quitting success stories from ex-menthol smokers.

Smoking is the No. 1 cause of preventable death in the US. Even if just a quarter of menthol smokers quit, it could improve the health of thousands of people. Although the number of people who ...

Last month, Black faith leaders urged Hochul to create a commission on menthol cigarettes, instead of trying to ban them. It is not that they want to advocate smoking, they said, but they fear the ...

It’s no coincidence that 85% of African Americans, as well as 51% of Hispanics, smoke menthol cigarettes. The industry makes these products appear harmless, cool and refreshing.

"I started smoking at the tender age of 14 years old in high school." She says, for decades, she smoked menthol cigarettes. "I had three children, kept on smoking. Nothing. My health.

The percentage of children smoking cigarettes reached its lowest level since the survey began. Just 1.4% of students said they smoke them, the online survey, of nearly 30,000 students between ...

After decades of direct marketing, African Americans are the primary consumer of menthol cigarettes, a product that's minty and smooth flavor profile makes it difficult to quit and easy to get hooked.

While the White House continues to review the FDA's menthol ban proposal, public health organizations are sharing quitting success stories from ex-menthol smokers.