Latest California Healthline Stories
San Francisco Seeks To Ban Sale Of Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Tobacco Products
A proposed ordinance would block access to menthol cigarettes, as well as e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco with flavors such as chocolate, cherry or popcorn. Studies show such products are overwhelmingly favored by teenagers and some minorities.
A New Worry For Smokers’ Families: ‘Thirdhand Smoke’
The chemical residue from cigarette smoke that can cling to walls, clothes and skin may present a danger to children.
Would California’s Proposed Tobacco Tax Hike Reduce Smoking?
When New York increased its cigarette tax, smoking rates declined. California’s proposed increase of $2 a pack may, too, say researchers. The higher the tax, the more likely people are to quit.
Tobacco Tax Ballot Measure Would Fund Health Care For California’s Poor — But How?
The state tax would boost the Medi-Cal budget by millions, but it’s unclear how the money will be distributed. And that’s by design.
Gross! Anti-Cig Stories Make For Powerful No Smoking Campaign
But reaching Spanish speakers might take some extra effort.
FAQ: How The FDA’s New Tobacco Rule Affects Consumers
The FDA expands its purview over all tobacco products — including e-cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco — but the new regulatory process could permit many products sold in the U.S. to remain so for up to three years.
Gov. Brown Signs Law Raising Age For Buying Tobacco To 21
The higher legal age for tobacco use is widely expected to reduce addiction; it also applies to e-cigarettes.
LA Campaign Seeks Smokeless Apartment Buildings
Survey shows even many landlords want to go along with smoke-free apartments.
Smoking-Age Bills Aim To Keep Youngsters Away From Tobacco (And Vapors)
But Jake, 15, isn’t about to give up his cigs.
State Legislature Passes Bill To Regulate E-Cigarettes
Vaping products in California will be subject to the same government oversight as tobacco if the governor signs a bill passed Thursday.