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The Treasury’s excise tax revenue data speak volumes. Legal beer consumption is on an upward trajectory despite the modest tax hikes. However, illicit cigarettes represent billions in lost revenue.
Smoking and drinking both cause cancer, yet only tobacco products come with health warning labels. Experts say It's time for a change.
A number of studies indicate that semaglutide — the generic name for the ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy — can curb addictive cravings and behaviors.
Excise duties on alcohol and cigarettes will still go up, as industry leaders say the increase was already at the maximum.
The price of alcohol and cigarettes won't be rising this year, documents following the Spring Statement show. Chancellor Rachel Reeves shared her much anticipated financial plans - or Spring ...
Dr. Jeremy London said that being a heart surgeon for 25 years has taught him not to smoke or vape, use alcohol-based mouthwash, consume processed foods or drink alcohol.
STATEHOUSE–The state budget is expected to be tight this year and Monday during discussions about how to make up for some of the money that might not be there for Medicaid and other programs, several ...
Although reductions in Missouri teens' smoking, alcohol and marijuana use are a bright spot, health advocates say prevention efforts must continue.
There is a growing sense – in PR terms – that alcohol is on the cusp of having its cigarette moment (iStock) But are health warnings on bottles and cans likely to be effective? Despite drawing ...
The percentage of teens who use alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana has dropped significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest Monitoring the Future study shows. The percentage of teens who ...