Tobacco in the News

Coffee, Tea May Curb Stroke Risk in Male Smokers
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In men who smoke, drinking coffee and tea may reduce the risk of stroke caused by a blockage, findings of a new study hint.

Supposedly Safer Cigarettes Fail in Market
RICHMOND, Va., June 24 (UPI) -- Philip Morris USA, the largest U.S. cigarette maker, has pulled another cigarette brand it claimed was safer from production, the company said.

Scottish City to Pay Smokers to Quit
LONDON (AP) - Authorities in a Scottish city are offering smokers food vouchers if they quit. Health officials in Dundee say ex-smokers will be given about $25 a week on an electronic card.

VA Sends Out Warning on Anti-Smoking Drug
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Veterans Affairs Department is sending letters to about 33,000 veterans who are taking the anti-smoking drug Chantix, warning them about possible side effects, including thoughts of suicide