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Politics

Marijuana and soda taxes win big, but cigarette taxes fail in several state votes

By Stephanie Simon

First Opinion

Could changes to a global tobacco treaty harm health?

By Clive Bates and Sally Satel

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Health

With mixed progress, nations review war versus the tobacco industry

By Associated Press

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In the Lab

This machine smokes up to 10 cigarettes at a time — in the name of science

By Hyacinth Empinado

Health

One-fourth of US cancer deaths linked with one thing: smoking

By Associated Press

Health

Adult smoking rate drops sharply in US

By Associated Press

Health

5 ways nations are trying to curb smoking, from gory labels to high taxes

By Ike Swetlitz

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Politics

Cigar boxes will never look the same after new FDA rule

By Dylan Scott

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Quick Take

Children exposed to marijuana smoke may absorb traces of the drug

By Jennifer Adaeze Okwerekwu

Pharmalot

Chantix smoking-cessation pill does not increase risk of suicide, study says

By Ed Silverman

Quick Take

In war on heart disease, Southern states fall far behind

Quick Take

To quit smoking, go cold turkey

By Eric Boodman

Politics

Can you vape on a plane? The feds finally answer that question

By Elana Zak

Quick Take

More than 8 percent of women smoke while pregnant, despite risks

By Megan Thielking

Gut Check

Fewer Americans smoke. More are obese. Is there a connection?

By Sharon Begley

Pharmalot

Up in smoke? Study finds Pfizer’s Chantix is no better than nicotine patches

By Ed Silverman

Politics

A Bloomberg presidential bid would reignite feisty public health debate

By Ike Swetlitz

Health

Teens who vape are more likely to later try real cigarettes

By Ike Swetlitz

Health

Diana Hernández: Promoting better health through better housing

By Karen Weintraub

Health

Pediatricians urge tough rules on e-cigarettes

Health

Days may be numbered for Longwood smokers’ refuge

By Melissa Bailey

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