Tobacco companies have spent decades cultivating new products, new messaging, new commitments to public health — lie, after lie, after lie. What they could not evolve away from, however, were their own words. Internal memos, congressional testimonies and released...
Quitting nicotine is hard, and many people turn to replacement options, like patches, gum or lozenges, to help them quit. These options are called nicotine replacement therapy, and, when used correctly, are extremely effective. Unfortunately, the tobacco industry has...
Your immune system works around the clock to protect your body. It detects viruses and bacteria, fights infections and helps repair damaged tissue. When it is working well, it helps you recover from illness and keeps everyday threats from becoming serious health...
What do cigarettes and store-bought cookies have in common? More than you might think. The companies that keep tobacco and nicotine on shelves today once controlled some of America’s favorite food brands. And while chips and candy don’t carry a warning label like...
Nicotine addiction takes hold faster than most people realize. Most people develop nicotine dependence in as little as a few days, and for some, addiction can begin after just one or two cigarettes or vape sessions.1 That’s not by accident. Big Tobacco has spent...
For decades, tobacco companies downplayed nicotine’s impact, focusing on tar and smoke while ignoring a dangerous truth: nicotine is bad for your heart. However it’s consumed, nicotine sets off a chain reaction inside the body that raises blood pressure, accelerates...
