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E-Cigarette Smoking In Youth Alarming; Surgeon General Wants Regulation; 3M High School Students Use "Smoking Alternative"

By Kelly Callanga - Dec 09, 2016 10:00 AM EST

E-cigarette smoking in youth poses a major health concern, according to a surgeon general since the habit may lead the youth to addiction.

(VIDEO) Age to Purchase Tobacco Going Up to 21 This Week in Chicago

By Staff Writer - Jul 01, 2016 07:16 PM EDT

The minimum age in Chicago for purchasing cigarettes and other tobacco products is increasing to 21 at the end of the week.

California Raises Legal Smoking Age from 18 To 21

By Jenn Loro - May 06, 2016 10:00 AM EDT

After grueling policy debates, Democratic Governor of California Jerry Brown has just approved a series of regulations that restrict tobacco use statewide. One of these approved measures is raising the legal smoking age from 18 to 21.

Bacteria That Chomps On Nicotine Can Help Quit Smoking

By Peter R - Aug 10, 2015 09:03 AM EDT

The enzyme was discovered in a bacteria that lives in the soil of tobacco fields. The bacteria uses nicotine to meet its carbon and nitrogen needs.

Teen E-Cigarette and Hookah Use Rocketed in 2014, CDC

By Peter R - Apr 16, 2015 05:11 PM EDT

While revealing the alarming findings, the CDC and FDA also called for regulation over these tobacco products.

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