Discover how Motivational Interviewing transforms tobacco cessation at the systems level. Join experts Pam Pietruszewski and Tamanna Patel on March 15 for an interactive masterclass exploring MI strategies to expand access, address disparities, and drive organizational change in tobacco control efforts nationwide.

New research reveals alarming disparities in youth tobacco use across racial and ethnic groups. Hispanic youth show highest susceptibility to e-cigarettes and greatest curiosity about cigarettes and cigars. Flavored products drive increased use among all groups. Culturally sensitive interventions and policy changes are urgently needed to address these inequities and protect vulnerable youth populations.

The FDA's Center for Tobacco Products is strengthening its regulatory approach following an independent evaluation. With tobacco use declining and e-cigarette innovation accelerating, the agency is implementing immediate and long-term actions, including a new 5-year strategic plan to protect public health and keep pace with industry changes.

A groundbreaking CDC and University of Washington study reveals alarming findings: Las Vegas casinos permitting smoking have PM2.5 levels 5.4 times higher than smoke-free venues. Despite tens of thousands of employees and millions of tourists facing dangerous secondhand smoke exposure annually, nearly all casinos continue allowing indoor smoking, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive smoke-free policies.