An article posted today in the New England Journal of Medicine confirms what public health advocates have suspected for decades that chemicals used to flavor popular candies and drinks are strikingly similar to those used to flavor tobacco products that are designed to addict kids.
The information issued today provides much-needed clarity to plans and insurers on what constitutes a comprehensive tobacco cessation benefit under the Affordable Care Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. April 24, 2014 Following is a statement from John R. Seffrin, chief executive of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), on the deeming regulation issued today by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA):
WASHINGTON, D.C. April 17, 2014 Six leading public health groups sent a letter to U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC -Six leading public health and medical organizations have asked President Obama to order the release of a critical public health proposal that would give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority over all unregulated tobacco products.æ The proposal has been stalled in the W
The majority of states areæmissing opportunities to reduce tobacco-related deaths and health care costs byæproviding inadequate tobacco cessation coverageæand erecting barriers to effective quit tools in their Medicaid programs, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 's (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH).
WASHINGTON, DC March 12, 2014 We commend Sen.
President Obama today unveiled an FY15 budget proposal that prioritizes tobacco control with an increase in the federal tobacco tax, emphasizes the importance of primary care with an investment in workforce training for new doctors and signals his ongoing support for increased investment in medical research.
(ATLANTA) February 4, 2014 The American Cancer Society and ACS CAN are pleased that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is exercising its authority under the 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act and undertaking a significant and high-profile effort to reach youth before they
(ATLANTA) February 3, 2014 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 's successful äóÖTips from Former Smokers ' campaign, which begins its third wave of advertising today, has already caused millions of Americans to take action to quit smoking.