One of the biggest changes is that ingredients like menthol, which are used to make the cigarette taste better, have been banned, bringing Australia in line with the European Union, Canada ...

New research published in Health Economics indicates that a national prohibition of menthol cigarettes in the United States ...

Until now, the tobacco industry has had free reign to add ingredients that increase the palatability and attractiveness of cigarettes. This banned list also captures menthol and any ingredients ...

And a phased ban on menthol cigarettes will also kick in today. It comes after a year-long period for the tobacco industry to prepare for the new rules. Australia has a relatively low smoking ...

Research shows flavored cigarettes – such as menthol – are especially appealing to young and newer smokers who become more nicotine dependent and less successful at quitting. And menthol use ...