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Menthol Mimics Pose Challenge to Tobacco Bans

SUNDAY, Jan. 19, 2025 – Menthol cigarettes are under fire in the United States for promoting smoking among Black Americans, with a number of cities and states banning the smokes. In response, the...

Three in 10 U.S. Adults Aware of Menthol-Mimicking Cigarettes

TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2025 – A substantial proportion of U.S. adults are aware of and have already experimented with synthetic cooling agent menthol-mimicking cigarettes, according to a study published...

FDA's Move to OK First Menthol Vapes Is Big Mistake, Health Advocates Say

MONDAY, June 24, 2024 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decision to authorize the first menthol-flavored e-cigarettes has drawn the the ire of health advocates who say the decision...

FDA Medwatch Alert: Over-The-Counter Topical Muscle and Joint Pain Relievers: Drug Safety Communication - Rare Cases of Serious Burns

ISSUE:  FDA is alerting the public that certain over-the-counter (OTC) products that are applied to the skin for the relief of mild muscle and joint pain have been reported to cause rare cases of ...

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