/tags/smoking smoking en-US Copyright Wed, 07 Feb 2024 09:01:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2024-02-07/ohio-kentucky-indiana-fail-preventing-tobacco-use An American Lung Association report gave Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana failing grades for their prevention and control programs and laws related to flavored tobacco. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 09:01:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2024-02-07/ohio-kentucky-indiana-fail-preventing-tobacco-use /politics/2024-01-31/analysis-ohio-legislature-tobacco-veto-override-cincinnati Major cities in Ohio, including Cincinnati, want laws to prevent sale of flavored tobaccos to minors. But the Republican supermajority in the legislature is blocking them from doing that. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:09:00 GMT /politics/2024-01-31/analysis-ohio-legislature-tobacco-veto-override-cincinnati Howard Wilkinson /health/2024-01-28/ohio-ky-ind-all-earn-failing-grades-in-tobacco-prevention-and-cessation-efforts The American Lung Association released its 2024 State of Tobacco Control report, which evaluates state efforts to eliminate tobacco use. Sun, 28 Jan 2024 21:36:34 GMT /health/2024-01-28/ohio-ky-ind-all-earn-failing-grades-in-tobacco-prevention-and-cessation-efforts Elizabeth Gabriel, Farah Yousry /local-news/2024-01-25/dewine-science-reading-gender-affirming-care-tobacco-veto The governor expressed dismay with state legislators who this week voted to override two of his vetoes on major pieces of legislation. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 19:39:13 GMT /local-news/2024-01-25/dewine-science-reading-gender-affirming-care-tobacco-veto Tana Weingartner /show/cincinnati-edition/2024-01-25/hidden-risks-thirdhand-smoke Smoke can linger on surfaces, posing a health risk to children. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:01:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2024-01-25/hidden-risks-thirdhand-smoke /2024-01-24/ohio-senate-overrides-second-veto-ban-on-local-bans-of-flavored-tobacco-sales-to-become-law Republicans in the Ohio Senate voted 24-8 to override Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of a ban on municipalities from prohibiting sales of flavored tobacco. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:08:53 GMT /2024-01-24/ohio-senate-overrides-second-veto-ban-on-local-bans-of-flavored-tobacco-sales-to-become-law Karen Kasler /show/cincinnati-edition/2023-02-27/fda-ban-menthol-cigarettes-flavored-cigars-save-black-lives The U.S. Food & Drug Administration issued draft regulations in April 2022 to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, products used disproportionately by Black smokers. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:54:28 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2023-02-27/fda-ban-menthol-cigarettes-flavored-cigars-save-black-lives /health/2022-02-07/particles-cigarette-smoke-kids-sick-childrens-hospital-study A new study, published by researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, finds even children in "smoke-free" homes can still feel the effects of nicotine that has clung to walls and carpet for years. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:00:00 GMT /health/2022-02-07/particles-cigarette-smoke-kids-sick-childrens-hospital-study Ann Thompson /environment/2021-11-01/covington-doubling-urns-cigarette-butts The city of Covington is increasing its efforts to reduce littered cigarette butts by doubling the number of city-provided urns from 23 to 46, handing out rubberized pocket ashtrays, and continuing its awareness campaigns in bars and restaurants. Mon, 01 Nov 2021 08:31:00 GMT /environment/2021-11-01/covington-doubling-urns-cigarette-butts Jolene Almendarez /local-news/2021-03-25/study-kids-of-smokers-more-likely-to-be-hospitalized At Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, about every other young patient has been exposed to tobacco smoke. Nationally, that rate is 35%. The… Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:08:32 GMT /local-news/2021-03-25/study-kids-of-smokers-more-likely-to-be-hospitalized Jolene Almendarez