Facts fudged in smoking ban campaigns

by Keith Loria. January 05, 2010 04:08 PM.

While a number of recent studies suggest that smoking bans cut down on heart attacks, critics argue that the data they rely on have been skewed or misinterpreted.

Alabama Smoking Ban Gives Bars a Pass

by Aricka Flowers. July 06, 2009 04:01 PM.

SPANISH FORT, Ala. -- As smoking bans continue to pass across the country, one Alabama town is taking a slightly different approach in the fight against secondhand smoke.

Unhappy Hookah Lounge Owner Protests Shutdown

by Nick Rees. July 02, 2009 04:14 PM.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The future of a Bridgeport, Conn., hookah bar has gone up in smoke again. The Milford health department has forced the Olive Tree Hookah Lounge to close for a second time, raising issues with the state's smoking ban . . .