Cigarettes

A college student almost died last week when his e-cigarette blew up in his face, leaving him with severe burns and a broken neck.

Have you found yourself spending more lone time lately? If so, you may want to invite a friend out to coffee or a movie or…

CVS took a stand on Wednesday, and decided that it would stop selling tobacco products at its 7,600 stores by October. This move makes CVS the first U.S. drugstore chain to take cigarettes off the shelf. Public health experts called the decision by the second largest U.S. drugstore chain a precedent-setting step that could pressure other […]

Studies show that 21.3 percent of all adult Black Americans smoke. According to Legacy, a national health policy foundation, found that only 37 percent of all Blacks who smoke have quit. (This is the lowest number compared to all other ethnic groups). Research also shows that 75 percent of African Americans who smoke say they […]

NEW YORK — Five New York police officers were arrested for selling illegal cigarettes, guns and counterfeit goods. The arrest happened in a sting at the Brooklyn 68th precinct. Related: Black Travel: Visit The Shrine In Chicago The New York Daily News reports: The informant and undercover agents working with him hired various members of […]