The FDA, citing a previous study, has projected that ending menthol sales would lead an additional 923,000 smokers to quit, including 230,000 African Americans in the first 13 to 17 months after a ban goes into effect. The agency also points to another study, which produced findings suggesting a menthol ban would save 633,000 total lives, including about 237,000 deaths averted for African Americans. Whatever the numbers turn out to be, the ban is unlikely to happen within the next year
The health ministrys Amal Pusp says the law against distribution of free cigarettes is unambiguous
Individuals with an asbestos-related disease may be eligible for compensation from Lorillard, Hollingsworth & Vose Company and other asbestos companies
Cooper called that line of thinking outdated
But drinking a glass of water will help these feelings subside