Illinois Could Soon Become The Next State To Ban Smoking In Cars With Children Inside

The Huffington Post  | by  Joseph Erbentraut Another state could soon ban smokers from lighting up while in a car carrying passengers under the age of 18. Illinois State Sen. Ira Silverstein, a Chicago Democrat, has proposed legislation (SB 2659) that would hit those who smoke with anyone under the age of 18 in the car with up […]

Kids who use snus before age 16 more likely to become smokers

BY SHEREEN JEGTVIG (Reuters Health) – Norwegians who started using snus before age 16 were more likely to become cigarette smokers than those who started using snus later in life, according to a new study. Snus is moist smokeless tobacco developed in Sweden. It’s contained in a small pouch, and unlike regular chewing tobacco, it doesn’t make […]

Candy Flavors Put E-Cigarettes On Kids' Menu

by JENNY LEI BOLARIO, NPR Youth Radio Electronic cigarettes are often billed as a safe way for smokers to try to kick their habit. But it’s not just smokers who are getting their fix this way. According to a survey published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 5 middle school students […]

City moves to ban e-cigarettes for minors

By: Eric Killelea, Williston Herald The city of Williston is one step closer to preventing the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors. On Tuesday, commissioners approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 987, which amends the existing ordinance that prevents the sale of tobacco to anyone under the age of 18. The Upper Missouri District Health […]

E-cigarettes: Are manufacturers using flavors to lure minors to vape?

By Ivey DeJesus | idejesus@pennlive.com , The Patriot-News, Central PA To understand the concern that the marketing of electronic cigarettes might lure minors into a life of nicotine addiction, consider some of the flavors: cherry, bubble gum, cola, milk chocolate and sugar cookie. Since their introduction into the U.S. market in 2009, e-cigarettes have grown exponentially in […]