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NEWARK, DE —The Kick Butt Generation of Delaware (KBG) forces across the state will be attending the 2023 KBG Youth Summit at the University of Delaware to gain knowledge and skills …
2023 KBG Youth Summit: Activate for a Tobacco-Free ’23 Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — While tobacco use has been declining for decades, 15.8% of Pennsylvania residents still smoke and tobacco is the leading cause of death and disease in the state. Through …
Tobacco-Free ’23: 3 Reasons Why this is the Year for Pennsylvania Residents to Quit Tobacco For Good Read More
The new year is a time for reflection and setting goals. Whether you want to get in shape, learn a new skill, or just get organized, there are plenty of …
The 10 Best New Year’s Resolutions for 2023 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reportedly issued a warning letter for marketing illegal flavored nicotine gummies – the first warning letter for this type of product. These …
FDA Warns of Dangers of Using Illegal Nicotine Gummies Read More
NEWARK, DE — Teenager Luka Kinard will headline the 2022 KBG Virtual Summit. Kinard will share his cautionary tale on vaping and how his addiction ended in a seizure, landed him …
Teen Warns of Vaping Dangers at 2022 Anti-Tobacco Youth Summit Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission’s first-ever report on e-cigarette products paints a disturbing picture of surging e-cigarette sales and advertising that are likely to damage the health of …
Federal Trade Commission Report Warns of Disturbing Trends Affecting the Health of Young Americans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Along with hitting the gym more often and starting a diet, quitting smoking tops many New Year’s resolution lists. Quitting tobacco isn’t easy, but 50 million ex-smokers …
Lung Association Tips to Begin Your Journey to a Tobacco-Free 2022 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the marketing of 22nd Century Group Inc.’s “VLN King” and “VLN Menthol King” combusted, filtered cigarettes as modified risk tobacco …
FDA Authorizes Marketing of Tobacco Products that Help Reduce Exposure to and Consumption of Nicotine for Smokers Who Use Them Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Communities that Care of Greater Downingtown announced the recent release of its new podcast series, Parent to Parent: Real Life Tips to Raise Resilient Kids.
Communities that Care of Greater Downingtown Launches New Parent Podcast Series Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs is encouraging Veterans to talk to their health care providers about smoking cessation programs to help them quit, as cigarette use continues …
Smoking Rates Steadily Trend Down Among Veterans Receiving VA Care Read More