Excise taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary beverages could help countries close revenue shortfalls and improve public health.

As parents and caregivers, one of the most important things we can do is help children navigate the challenges they may face when it comes to tobacco, alcohol, and drug use. Open, honest communication ...

A bipartisan group of 32 representatives in the North Carolina House have signed on as sponsors of a bill that proposes raising the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 years old.

Health insurers are allowed to charge smokers more in monthly premiums than what they charge people who don't use tobacco. With the growing body of medical evidence linking alcohol to cancer and ...

Alcohol directly contributes to 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 related deaths each year, the surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, said.

In September, KGW reported on retailers who implemented universal ID checks for alcohol or tobacco products. Two civil lawsuits claim the policies are unlawful.

Scientists have revealed exactly how tobacco smoke damages DNA to drive the development of different types of head and neck cancer, a finding that could unlock new treatments and prevention ...

New alcohol guidelines say that not drinking is the only way to cut risk, but government-owned stores aggressively promote liquor, beer and wine.

After the surgeon general suggested that labels on alcoholic drinks should warn about cancer risk, here’s what doctors say you should know about drinking and cancer.

PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - The Prattville City Council has placed a temporary moratorium on new permits for gas stations, tobacco shops, convenience stores, and package stores following growing ...

In 1935, Congress passed the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act), allowing the feds to collect alcohol excise taxes, prevent unfair trade practices, and protect consumers.