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Study suggests menthol cigarette smokers may have more difficulty quitting smoking
Menthol and non-menthol cigarettes appear to be equally harmful to the arteries and to lung function, but smokers of menthols may be less likely to attempt or succeed at quitting.   view more (2006-09-26)

Fresh zing to food and drink with the minty flavour
It`s 35 times fresher than mint yet tastes of absolutely nothing GET ready to chill out with the world`s coolest drinks. The secret? A natural food additive with 35 times the cooling power of menthol-but no minty flavour whatsoever.         It could bring a... view more (2001-12-12)

Tobacco industry manipulated cigarette menthol content to recruit new smokers among young people
Menthol cigarette brands have been rising in popularity with adolescents, and the highest use has been among younger, newer smokers. Researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) explored tobacco industry manipulation of menthol levels in specific brands and found a deliberate strategy to... view more (2008-07-17)

Menthol receptor also important in detecting cold temperatures
The ion channel activated by menthol also detects a wide range of cold temperatures and relays the information to the brain, according to a study in Nature by Yale School of Medicine, the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF), and the University of Wisconsin.   view more (2007-06-08)

Dairy, Fruits and Veggies May Help Smokers Quit
Milk does the body good — and may help smokers break the habit, say researchers at Duke University Medical Center.   view more (2007-04-05)

Swishing once a day with mouthrinse poses no harm to dental work
People have been paying more attention to the effects certain liquids like coffee, citrus-containing drinks, and even toothbrushes have on teeth. Mouthrinses are no exception.   view more (2007-01-12)

Tobacco industry deceived public with 'low tar' cigarettes
The tobacco industry has deliberately deceived the public with "low tar/light" cigarettes, reveals an analysis in a special supplement to Tobacco Control. Industry documents show that companies recognised that low tar products were as dangerous as regular cigarettes, yet marketed them as... view more (2002-03-07)

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