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Flavored vaping liquids and devices on display at a New York store on Jan. 2, 2020.

Brazil — known for anti-tobacco policies — is considering legalizing e-cigarettes

E-cigarettes have been prohibited in Brazil since 2009, when ANVISA, the federal health sanitary agency, issued a ruling against them. But that could soon change.

Brazil — known for anti-tobacco policies — is considering legalizing e-cigarettes

If there are no gays, Mr. Mayor, why the gay bars?

If there are no gays, Mr. Mayor, why the gay bars?

The fight is on over e-cigarettes

The fight is on over e-cigarettes

Birds in Mexico use cigarette butts to keep parasites at bay

Birds in Mexico use cigarette butts to keep parasites at bay

Mexico City Birds Ward off Parasites with Cigarette Butts

Mexico City Birds Ward off Parasites with Cigarette Butts

VIDEO: CDC launches graphic anti-smoking ad campaign

Graphic anti-smoking ads will take to the airwaves, billboards and newspapers and magazines near you in the weeks ahead. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is launching a shocking, $54 million anti-smoking ad campaign.

VIDEO: CDC launches graphic anti-smoking ad campaign

Why it's Still Sexy to Smoke in Russia

Smoking still has a positive image in Russia.

Why it's Still Sexy to Smoke in Russia

What Indonesian Health Officials Aren't Doing to Combat Smoking

In Indonesia cigarettes are an important part of social life.

What Indonesian Health Officials Aren't Doing to Combat Smoking

'It's Not the Addiction that Kills People, It's the Smoke'

'It's Not the Addiction that Kills People, It's the Smoke'

World No Tobacco Day: Does it help people quit smoking?

The dangers of tobacco and cigarettes are very well known, but people all over the world continue to smoke. Will World No Tobacco Day make a difference?

World No Tobacco Day: Does it help people quit smoking?

Bhutan's tough tobacco laws

The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is tough on tobacco. There is a ban on smoking in public places and it is illegal to import or grow tobacco. As The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports, many Bhutanese are wondering if the government is going too far.

Bhutan's tough tobacco laws
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The end of 'light' cigarettes

Congress included a new rule in a tobacco bill last year banning the use of misleading terms like 'light,' 'mild,' or 'low' in cigarette marketing. However, tobacco companies are finding all sorts of creative ways around the rule.

The end of 'light' cigarettes

Indonesia: Hooked on smoking cigarettes

Even among people making less than $1.00 each day, many Indonesians make room in their budgets for cigarettes.

Indonesia: Hooked on smoking cigarettes
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UK considers a new way to end smoking

The British government is considering a controversial measure to reduce the number of smokers by half in ten years. It wants to sell cigarettes in packs featuring only the text of the cigarette brand set on a uniform gray background.

UK considers a new way to end smoking

The link between smoking and darker skin

New research says just how addictive smoking is for you depends on the color of your skin, and reveals the link between nicotine and melanin.

The link between smoking and darker skin