The Fourth Circuit reversed, ruling that Congress had not authorized the FDA to regulate tobacco products
That growth comes amid pressure on the cigarette industry from new regulations and changing habits
It is important to clarify that these data are not suggesting that menthol prevents damage to the lungs but, rather, that menthol masks the sensation of irritation experienced by the smoker
But the products are banned in the EU on the grounds that they are, er, carcinogenic, and that to replace one carcinogen with another, albeit one less lethal, is unwise
The study highlights that tobacco addiction poses severe health risks, including cancer, heart disease, and respiratory conditions