Heated tobacco devices are gaining traction in the United States, with many advocates claiming they’re a better alternative to traditional cigarettes. Dr. Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, an assistant ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a tax of at least 75% on the retail price of cigarettes, but most countries impose a much lower tax than that. "If all 94 countries included in the ...

Traditional cigarette smokers need to reach deeper into their pockets for the most popular brands of both Philip Morris USA and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. The list price hike was reported by ...

If all 94 countries included in the study had raised their cigarette tax to the level recommended by the WHO, the lives of over 280,000 children could potentially have been saved in a single year.

The new analysis, they note, further verifies that while the use of either e-cigarettes or traditional "combustible" cigarettes is linked to higher risks and rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

MANILA, Philippines—Cigarettes valued at P45 million were seized while five suspects were arrested in four police operations across the country, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group ...

Gov. Mike DeWine has proposed increasing the tax on a pack of cigarettes from $1.60 to $3.10. As a doctor, I completely agree with him − this tax hike is the best move for the health of Ohio.

We recently compiled a list of the 10 Best Tobacco and Cigarette Stocks to Buy Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO) stands against the other ...

Sales of cigarette packs fell from 12.5 billion to 9.1 billion packs between 2015 and 2021, a 27% decrease. In 2024, the average cigarette tax in each state was $1.93, while the federal tax was $1.01.

Daniel Orton is an editor on the live news team at Newsweek, based in London, U.K. He was previously a video news editor at the company between 2017 and 2019, before spending several years as a ...

ANTI TAR TripleGuard filters offer a compelling option for adult smokers who want a cleaner smoking experience without giving up cigarettes. Featuring a triple-layer filtration system-nanobeads, ...

The proposed budget includes a potential cigarette tax increase from 30 to 40 cents per pack, projected to generate an additional $200,000 in revenue. Funding for new courthouse staff and additional ...