February 20, 2012: Many Americans Support Lower Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes
Smokers, nonsmokers alike want to keep children from starting

January 13, 2012: At More U.S. Workplaces, Smokers Need Not Apply
Experts weigh in as another large health care provider decides to hire nonsmokers only

November 08, 2011: Public Smoking Bans May Spill Over to Households
Total tobacco bans in workplaces, restaurants linked to more smoke-free homes

October 12, 2011: Rising Global Smoking Rates Could Add Millions of TB Deaths
Even a small drop in smoking rates could prevent many from dying from the infectious lung disease, researchers say

October 06, 2011: National Study Will Track Tobacco Use in U.S.
Findings will guide FDA in creating programs, policies to eliminate smoking

July 25, 2011: Smoking After Heart Attack Raises Risk of Dying
Study found those who quit for good were more likely to be alive a year later

January 05, 2011: FDA Launches Review of Tobacco Products
New, changed items can be no more harmful than products already on market

December 13, 2010: Neighboring Apartments May Expose Kids to Cigarette Smoke
Findings support smoking bans in multi-unit housing, researchers say

December 07, 2010: Teens in Smoking Homes May Get More Ear Infections
Doctors should educate parents on the dangers of secondhand smoke, researchers say

October 21, 2010: Coming Soon: Smoke-Free Apartment Buildings?
Neighbors' secondhand smoke threatens nonsmoking residents, researchers say

August 05, 2010: Using Multiple Tobacco Products Ups Hazards: CDC
Smoking cigarettes-plus greatly raises risk of cancer, heart disease, experts warn

July 19, 2010: Cigarette Smoke May Up Cancer Risk By Interfering With Genes
'Entire networks of gene interaction' affected by such exposure, researchers find

July 02, 2010: Minnesota Smoking Bans Didn't Lead to Job Loss
Twin City study finds policies didn't affect bars, may have even spurred employment in local restaurants

June 17, 2010: New Tobacco Regulations to Take Effect
A year after Tobacco Control Act signed, American Cancer Society lauds latest restrictions

March 09, 2010: Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk
It doesn't matter whether you smoke a little or a lot, study finds

February 15, 2010: Cigars, Pipes No 'Healthy' Alternative to Cigarettes
Users still inhale fumes, and lungs suffer, study finds

September 22, 2009: Flavored Cigarette Ban Takes Effect
New federal law may help deter young smokers, health advocates say

September 22, 2009: Smoking Bans Bring a Drop in Heart Attacks
In one Montana city, incidents fell but rose again when restrictions were lifted

June 22, 2009: Obama Signs Tough New Anti-Smoking Law
FDA gets the authority to regulate tobacco manufacturing and marketing

June 12, 2009: Tobacco Control Bill Heads to White House as Health Groups Cheer
Legislation to let FDA regulate tobacco manufacturing and marketing called long overdue

June 12, 2009: State Tobacco Control a Mixed Bag
Though there has been progress, the challenges continue, experts say

April 03, 2009: Poor Kids Exposed to More Secondhand Smoke
Wealthier households are less apt to include adult smokers, study finds

March 12, 2009: Smoking Isn't Falling as Fast as Officials Hoped: Report
CDC says more emphasis needed on tobacco-control programs

June 10, 2008: Decline in Cigarette Sales Offset by Use of Alternative Products
Low taxes on substitute tobacco items keep addiction affordable, study says

April 02, 2008: Gene Variants Linked to Lung Cancer Identified
Whether they affect smoking behavior and cancer incidence not clear yet, expert says