Comment Now to Reduce Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing a new rule that, if finalized, would make cigarettes and certain other combusted tobacco prod…
Tag: Quit Smoking
Smoking One Cigarette Can Slash 20 Minutes Off Your Life
Did you know that smoking one single cigarette can burn 20 minutes off of your life expectancy? This is according to a UK-based study, which also foun…
Dr. Patricia Chalela Named IBC Foundation Endowed Professorship in Health Promotion Research
Dr. Patricia Chalela, a researcher at the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at UT Health San Antonio, has been named the IBC Foundation E…
Get Help to Stop Smoking for the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 21!
You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with Day 1. On Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, you can join thousands of people who will begin their smoke…
The State of Tobacco and Vaping Use among Latinos
Use of tobacco is one of the biggest modifiable risk factors for major and chronic diseases. The prolonged use or overuse of tobacco and nicotine co…
Get Help Quitting Smoking for World No Tobacco Day on May 31!
On May 31, you can join thousands of people who will begin their smoke-free journey on World No Tobacco Day! This annual event from the World Health O…
Court: Graphic Health Warning Labels on Cigarette Packs Are OK
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently unanimously upheld the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s mandate for graphic health warning…
The State of Cigarette Smoking and E-Cigarette Use in Latinos
Only 7.7% of Latino adults in 2021 smoked cigarettes, which is lower than the national prevalence of 11.5%, the Truth Initiative reports. But the ne…
New Year, happier you. New Year’s resolutions can be driven by healthy, positive changes
Approaching the end of the year for many people means reflecting on the past 12 months and choosing what paths our lives will take as we ring in 2024.…
How Does Vision Rehabilitation Work for Latinos?
The National Eye Institute has provided educational tools and resources in both English and Spanish that focus on vision rehabilitation. Let’s e…