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Menthol in cigarettes reduces the physical irritation of smoking, which can make it more difficult to quit smoking. (Adobe Stock)

Backers of Menthol Cigarette Ban Cite Health Benefits for Black Ohioans

The Food and Drug Administration could soon ban the manufacture and sale of menthol cigarettes, a move advocates in Ohio said could have a positive …

Approximately 3% of the 1,500 students in Montgomery County who were screened for behavioral health indicators were found to be at risk of substance use. (Adobe Stock)

OH County Working to Treat Stressors that Lead to Youth Marijuana Use

DAYTON, Ohio -- An Ohio county is taking a trauma-informed approach to its work on preventing marijuana use in teens. As marijuana policy changes …

There was a 78% increase in vaping among high school students in the U.S. in 2019. (Adobe Stock)

Vaping: It's Not Too Late to Resolve to Quit

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Deaths and hospitalizations linked to e-cigarette use made headlines in 2019, and health experts say it isn't too late to make a …

Supporters of Tobacco 21 contend adolescents still are being lured into nicotine and tobacco addictions through marketing by e-cigarette companies. (Adobe Stock)

Is Raising the Age Enough to Stop Teen Tobacco Use?

By Nick Pedone/Broadcast version by Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration Ohioans will now have t…

Cincinnati joined 15 other Ohio municipalities in raising the age for buying tobacco products to 21. (mikegi/Pixabay)

Poll: Most Ohioans Support Raising Tobacco Age to 21

CINCINNATI – A majority of Ohioans say the minimum age for buying tobacco products should be raised to 21, according to a new survey. The …

Nearly one in three Ohio adults say they've tried an e-cigarette. (Lindsay Fox/ecigarrettereviewed.com)

Data Shows E-Cigarette Use Rising in Ohio

CINCINNATI – The health risks of e-cigarettes are still unclear, yet a new survey finds the nicotine products are growing in popularity in Ohio…

According to the National Institute for Health nearly 80 percent of all smokers begin before the age of 18. (Nerissa's Ring/Flickr)

Ohio Poll Shows Support for "Tobacco 21"

COLUMBUS, Ohio – About 22 percent of Ohio adults are current smokers and data from a recent survey indicates that changes in policy could help …

The tobacco industry spends about $460 million a year marketing its products in Ohio. (Klimkin/Pixabay)

Ohio Health Groups Celebrate Big Tobacco Coming Clean

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Big tobacco is coming clean about the dangers of smoking, and health advocates in Ohio are celebrating. The tobacco industry …

Can Ohio Secede from "Tobacco Nation?"

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio is part of a "Tobacco Nation," a nickname for the dozen states where smoking rates are the highest in the country…

The American Cancer Society says Ohio's last cigarette tax increase in 2015 has not large enough to improve public health. (Pixabay)

Report Suggests Ohio Needs to Step Up Anti-Tobacco Game

COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research suggests Ohio needs to step up its anti-tobacco game. An annual report from the American Cancer Society, which …

Within 12 hours of quitting smoking blood oxygen levels return to normal. (rollingroscoe/Morguefile)

It's Never Too Late to Kick the Habit

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The addictive nature of nicotine makes kicking the habit extremely difficult, and some Ohioans who resolved to quit smoking in …

December is one of the prime months when youth experiment with alcohol, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. (Tony/Flickr)

Bubbly or Beer: Holiday Alcohol Not for Kids

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Before uncorking the champagne this New Year's Eve, researchers urge parents to think about the role they play in preventing …

Most smokers light up for the first time before age 19. (nerlssa's ring/Flickr)

Tobacco to 21: Momentum Grows in the Buckeye State

COLUMBUS, Ohio - More than 100 U.S. cities have raised the legal age to purchase tobacco products to 21, and momentum is growing in Ohio as well…

House Bill 221 in the Ohio Legislature would make all school environments smoke-free. Credit: robertogorge/morguefile

Bill Would Snuff Out Smoking at All Ohio Schools

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Since November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, some Ohio health-advocacy groups are hoping legislation to snuff out smoking at …

Medicaid marks its 50th year of providing health coverage to low-income children. Credit: Hubert Hackett/Flickr

Medicaid at 50: The Value of Covering Ohio Kids

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Over one million Ohio children – about 46 percent – receive visits to the doctor, prescriptions and other medical …

PHOTO: A new report from the American Lung Association finds alternative tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, are becoming more popular among Ohio youth. Photo credit: Joseph Morris/Flickr.

Report: Ohio Kids Enticed by E-Cigarettes

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Reducing youth tobacco use in Ohio is becoming increasingly difficult, as kids and teens are branching out to such alternative …

PHOTO: Anti-tobacco groups and activists say increasing the tax on a pack of cigarettes by $1 would go a long way toward reducing the number of Ohio smokers, and save tens of thousands of lives per year. Photo credit: Dodgerton Skillhause/Morguefile.

Time is Short as Ohio Lawmakers Consider Cigarette Tax Increase

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Anti-tobacco groups say time is running out to address Ohio's smoking epidemic. At more than 23 percent, Ohio's smoking rate is the …

PHOTO: A new poll finds that Gov. John Kasich's proposal to increase the state�s tobacco tax is strongly supported by many Ohioans. Photo credit: placardmoncoeur/morguefile.<br /><br />

Poll Finds Ohioans Favor Higher Tobacco Tax

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio's cigarette tax has not been raised in a decade, but a new poll finds an increase is something many Ohioans overwhelmingly …

PHOTO: A new report shows Ohio's smoking prevention efforts lag behind most states, spending just over five percent of what the Centers for Disease Control recommends the state should be putting into tobacco control. Photo credit: Ardelfin/Morguefile.

Ohio Falling Behind in Tobacco-Prevention Spending

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The latest report on how well states are funding tobacco prevention and cessation efforts has Ohio ranked 37th in the nation…

PHOTO: Time is short for those working to get legislation to legalize medicinal marijuana on the ballot in Ohio in 2014. Supporters need 385,000 signatures by July 2nd. Photo credit: Morgue File

"Sprint to Finish" to get Medical Marijuana on Ohio's 2014 Ballot

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Time is short for those working to get legislation to legalize medicinal marijuana on the ballot in Ohio in 2014. The Ohio Cannabis …

PHOTO: Electronic cigarettes are growing in popularity, and while they may appear to be less harmful than tobacco cigarettes, experts say more research about their safety is needed.

Safety of Electronic Cigarettes Still Up for Debate in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Electronic cigarettes often are advertised as a "safer" alternative to tobacco cigarettes, but there are many questions in Ohio …

Seven Steps to a Healthier Heart

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Sometimes there's a big gap between perception and reality when judging one's own health. According to a recent American Heart …

New Year's Resolution to Quit Smoking? – Tips to Help Kick the Habit for Good

COLUMBUS, Ohio - It's the first week of the New Year, and it's make it or break time when it comes to keeping many of those New Year's resolutions…

OH Gets Ready for the Great American Smokeout

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Maybe this is the week to quit smoking. Thursday is the American Cancer Society's 35th annual Great American Smokeout, and experts …

Environmental Health Risks: Not Just Cancer

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A recent report delivered to President Obama by a special panel appointed by President Bush warned that the risk of cancer from …

Ohioans Are Smoking Less but Eating More and it’s Showing

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohioans are like most Americans in that they have been smoking less over the last 15 years, which has resulted in longer life …

Smokeless "E-Cigarettes" Raise New Health Concerns in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio - E-cigarettes, a new smokeless counterpart to the real thing, haven't been on the market in Ohio for long, but already there are …

Health Group Warns Decline in Ohio Smoking Rate Likely to End

Columbus, OH – The adult smoking rate dropped to a record low in the Buckeye State in 2008. While many are hailing the news, others are …

Subtle Changes Can Make a Healthy New Year

Columbus, OH - Many Ohioans will ring in the New Year with resolutions to lose unwanted pounds or quit smoking. But if you want your resolution to …

Report: Tobacco Targeted at Teens, FDA Fix Needed

Columbus, OH – Lime, toffee, and coconut and pineapple-flavored cigarettes? A new report says they're part of an effort to market tobacco to …

Ohio’s Tobacco Quit Line Prepares for New Year Rush

Columbus, OH – Thousands of Ohioans won't let one of their most important New Year's resolutions go up in smoke. They'll be calling the state's …

Poll: Ohioans Say Smoke-Free Law is a “Breath of Fresh Air”

Columbus, OH – Yes, it really is a breath of fresh air. In the year since the state's "Smoke-Free Workplace" law was passed, it's seen a big …

State's Smoking Ban to Grow Some Teeth

Ohio's smoking ban will get some teeth, possibly as soon as April, if proposed enforcement rules are approved as planned. At a public hearing in …

"Stop Smoking" Resolutions - Practical Tips for the New Year

If quitting smoking was your New Year's Resolution, you don't have to go it alone. Ohio ex-smoker Len Staten is a volunteer tobacco counselor for …

Ohio Quits Blowing Smoke Today

Columbus, OH - Ohio's workplace smoking ban kicks in today, despite a last-minute lawsuit filed yesterday in a Hamilton County court. Tracy Sabetta …

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