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HARRISBURG, PA — As the calendar turns toward 2026, nearly one in seven Pennsylvania adults remains dependent on tobacco or nicotine products, a stark reminder of a public health crisis …
Kick the Nicotine Habit: 1 in 7 Pennsylvanians Still Hooked as 2026 Nears Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — New research published online in JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that people with cancer who quit smoking had a much lower risk of …
Quitting Smoking After Cancer Diagnosis Tied to Sharply Lower Two-Year Mortality, Study Finds Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the authorization of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products through its premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) pathway. This landmark …
FDA Grants First Marketing Authorizations for ZYN Nicotine Pouch Products Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) has introduced a new set of guidelines aimed at aiding cancer patients in their efforts to quit smoking. This initiative …
NCCN Releases New Guidelines to Help Cancer Patients Quit Smoking Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the marketing of four menthol-flavored e-cigarette products by NJOY LLC. This decision marks the first time the FDA has …
FDA Authorizes Marketing of Four NJOY Menthol E-Cigarettes Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are joining forces to confront the illegal distribution and sale of e-cigarettes, an …
Feds Unite Against Illegal E-Cigarette Distribution: The Battle on Nicotine Addiction in American Youth Intensifies Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a bold move to address the public health crisis of tobacco addiction, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health has unveiled a new initiative offering free nicotine …
Philadelphia Launches Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy Kits to Combat Smoking Read More