Smoking

Low screening rates and the stigma of smoking mean many patients are diagnosed too late to benefit from treatments, according to Brenda Connolly of the American Lung Association and Moffitt Cancer Center.

The proposal adds marijuana to a series of outdoor public places where smoking tobacco is already banned.

Under the new ordinance, first-time offenders will be fined $100. There's a $200 fine for a second offense and a $300 fine for additional violations.

About 67% of 12th-graders said they hadn’t used alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes or e-cigarettes in the previous 30 days. That’s the largest percentage seen in an annual national survey.

There was a 20% drop in the estimated number of middle and high school students who recently used at least one tobacco product, including cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, nicotine pouches and hookahs.

On this episode of "Florida Matters," we talk with experts from FAU and Moffitt Cancer Center about the health impacts of vaping — both on adults and youth.

On this episode of Florida Matters, we’ll talk with two experts about the health impacts of vaping — both on adults and youth.

Menthols are disproportionately used by Black smokers and young people. Supporters of the plan have tried to assure the White House that a ban will not hurt the president's reelection chances.

Health advocates fear Zyn, like e-cigs, may catch on with teens due to its addictive nicotine. Meanwhile, videos of youths popping the pouches have racked up millions of views on social media.

The agency says the menthol gets people hooked easier and makes it harder for them to break the addiction.

The case of a 49-year-old, healthy, nonsmoking Florida woman reflects how more research is required to save more lives - even after new data led to a recent change in national screening guidelines.

E-cigarette company JUUL sent a letter to Florida lawmakers in support of measures that would further regulate nicotine products amid concerns of illegal sales of products imported from China.