FDA approves first menthol flavored e-cigarettes from Altria’s NJOY

FDA approves first menthol flavored e-cigarettes from Altria’s NJOY

The Food and Drug Administration authorized four of Altria’s menthol e-cigarettes for sale in the country on Friday, making them the first ever flavored vapes the agency has permitted on the market. The FDA has raised concerns about the risk of young people using e-cigarettes, particularly the more appealing flavored products. In the past, the agency has … Read more

Biden administration reportedly dropping plan to ban menthol cigarettes

Biden administration reportedly dropping plan to ban menthol cigarettes

The Biden administration is reversing course on its plan to ban menthol cigarettes, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The administration is expected to announce its decision as soon as Friday afternoon, the report said. The administration is expected to announce its decision as soon as Friday. REUTERS … Read more

Whiffing menthol could snuff out symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease: study

Whiffing menthol could snuff out symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease: study

Smells can evoke strong memories — but a certain smell may even help hold onto them and ease the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Inhaling menthol could stave off the devastating memory loss and mental decline associated with the most common form of dementia, Spanish researchers have reported. In initial animal trials, scientists from Cima Universidad … Read more