The Latest Breaking News from Tobacco

The Court of Appeal on Tuesday ordered a reduction to a 130-million-baht fine imposed on the tobacco giant Philip Morris for evading tax on cigarettes imported from Indonesia.

People are exposed to numerous chemicals throughout their lifetimes. These chemicals can be from the air, foods, personal care items, household products and medications. Unfortunately, exposure to certain chemicals can cause harmful health effects, including cancer. Substances that cause cancer are called carcinogens. Familiar examples include tobacco smoke, radon, asbestos…

“Killing your own voters seems like a bad electoral strategy,” columnist warns

Anyone found in the premises could face up to 51 weeks in prison, a fine or both

As the tobacco and vaping industries continue youth-focused marketing that prioritizes profits over health, it is critical for local officials to work equally hard to counteract those harmful efforts.

The gang is alleged to have smuggled large quantities of tobacco turned into counterfeit cigarettes

Another potential legal setback for the FDA's attempt to regulate electronic cigarettes as tobacco products.

As New York opens more legal outlets for recreational marijuana, some public health advocates want more scrutiny on how marijuana products are being marketed to teens and young adults

Criticism at Davos for big companies that, ‘like the tobacco industry’, ride roughshod over their own science