The Latest Breaking News from Tobacco

The driver is believed to have gone hopping for groceries and tobacco before leaving the boy in the car

In this edition of our weekly talk show, participants discuss the launch of the EU budget deliberations, attempts to raise taxes on tobacco and alcohol and the major escalation in Europe's scrutiny of the fast fashion business model.

Cigarettes and vapes are being smuggled into virtual spaces beyond the reach of regulation, creating a new battleground for health campaigners

There's a renewed push to smash criminal rackets dominating the ballooning black market of cheap cigarettes linked to gang violence, robberies and firebombings.

On a busy street near Patna’s Rajendra Path, 11-year-old Sanjay* watches his elder brother roll up tendu leaves stuffed with tobacco flakes. Within minutes, a fresh bundle of bidis is ready to be sold for one rupee (Re 1) to eager customers that have lined up outside his paan shop.…

In a significant reversal and a major boost for the embattled vaping company, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday authorized the marketing of five JUUL Labs Inc. e-cigarette products, including the JUUL device and its Virginia Tobacco and Menthol flavored JUULpods in both 3% and 5% nicotine…

There are particularly high levels of consumption in more disadvantaged areas, say researchers.

The FDA ruled that Juul’s studies show its e-cigarettes are less harmful for adult smokers, who can benefit from switching to vapes from cigarettes

Federal health officials will allow Juul to keep selling its electronic cigarettes