Why Joe Biden Is Banning Menthol Cigarettes
About 18.6 million Americans smoke menthol cigarettes, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Zak Bagans Adds John Wayne Gacy's Clown Self-Portrait to His Collection
The "Ghost Adventures" host purchased paintings and other items that once belonged to the killer from his stepdaughter.
Man Explodes Car After Lighting Cigarette Near Propane Tank He Forgot About
The man was taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries, and no one else was hurt—though his car's roof was blown off.
Vaping Could Be 'Potentially Even More' Harmful to Hearts Than Smoking
The warning comes amid a U.S.-wide outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries.
Heavy Smoking Can Make Your Face Look Older, Study Suggests
The scientists said that this knowledge may help to deter some people from taking up the habit or help others to quit.
Texas Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Ambulance to Buy Fried Chicken
The suspect, who was not named but described as being in his 60s, hijacked the vehicle from the Cypress Creek Hospital, a psychiatric facility in Houston. He bought a KFC and some cigarettes, police said.
Florida Man Gives Visitor Cigarettes, Alcohol, Gets Hit With Hammer: Police
Corey Michael Smith, 23, of Jacksonville, was detained after hitting another male, Devan Scott, on the head with the weapon, in what police were told was an unprovoked attack.
Nursing Home Man Set Himself on Fire Smoking Cigarette
A witness told dispatchers the man had fallen to the ground and his wheelchair was on fire.
Lawmaker Introduces Bill That Could Ban Cigarettes
"We as legislators have a duty to do things to save people's lives. If we don't ban cigarettes, we are killing people."
Florida Man Holds up Chinese Restaurant at Finger-point
Steven Michael Berlin, 56, claimed he needed the money to buy crack cocaine and cigarettes.
Chinese Authorities Order Muslims to Turn Themselves In
Beyond those who avoid alcohol, cigarettes and dancing, the government is reportedly concerned about individuals who encourage others to follow the teachings of the Quran.
The Joker Lights Up on NYC Subway Set
There's a reason "Joker" is Rated-R. Close your eyes, kids.
Who Uses E-Cigarettes? Half of Users Are Under 35
More than 10.8 million U.S. adults use e-cigarettes.
Juul Is Making It Easier for Kids to Vape in Schools
Young people posted on social media about using Juul on school grounds, in classrooms, in bathrooms, in the library and even during gym.
FDA Wants to Force Cigarettes to Not Be Addictive
Slashing the amount of nicotine in cigarettes is legally and scientifically possible.
EPA Cancels Obama-Era Rules for Toxic Coal Ash
According to the agency, changing the rule could save up to $100 million per year and leave 140 million tons of coal ash to state regulations.
Smoking Just One Cigarette a Day Is Still Bad For You
The new study included data from millions of men and women—and the results are striking.
So Many People Start Smoking Daily After First Puff
Researchers believe the finding highlights the importance of prevention over smoking cessation programs.
People Who Smoke Are Less Attractive to Others
People can tell if you smoke just by looking at your face.
Teenagers Are Vaping and Smoking Pot at Alarming Rates
And high schoolers are abusing prescription opioids less than ever.
Holy Smokes: Pope Francis Bans Cigarettes From Vatican
Workers at St. Peter's will no longer enjoy papal pulls of tobacco from next year.
Vaping in New York Snuffed Out in E-Cigarettes Ban
The state is cracking down on e-cigarettes with a new law that treats them like regular cigarettes and prohibits their use in some places.
Oral Sex and Smoking Increase Oral HPV Cancer Risk
HPV-related cancer is many times more common in men than women.
FDA Will Strip Nicotine to Make Cigarette Smoking Safer
Federal health officials hope the move will lower number of new smokers and reduce rates of smoking-related deaths.
Most Smokers Feel Discriminated Against
A recent poll found that 56 percent of adult smokers in the U.S. feel discriminated against in public life or employment.
Tobacco Use Skyrockets in Movies, Angering Health Pros
Public health officials argue that onscreen smoking motivates teens to use tobacco.
Teen Use of E-Cigarettes Declines
Fewer high school students and middle-schoolers are smoking, but 3.9 million still used at least one tobacco product in 2016.