Research finds it does. But a new study finds the effect isn't unique to American kids. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, found that German adolescents were more likely to light up if ...

With the highly anticipated 88th Academy Awards right around the corner, movies are a hot topic. It’s important to remember that youth are being influenced by what they see on television and in the ...

RICHMOND, Nov. 15 -- The nation's largest cigarette maker is asking Hollywood not to put its products on the big screen, citing studies that have shown cinematic portrayals of tobacco use can entice ...

NEW YORK -- There's a lot less smoking in the movies these days, a new report shows. Tobacco use on the silver screen peaked in 2005 and has been on the decline since, according to research that ...

LOS ANGELES -- Cigar-loving Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Friday that children need to be warned often about the health dangers of smoking, but Hollywood shouldn't feel pressured to cleanse ...

WASHINGTON — Movies and cigarettes have long gone together like Bogey and Bacall, but after years of pressure from advocacy groups, films will now get tougher ratings if their characters light up. The ...

From movies and TV shows to music, the habit is no longer taboo. It’s even being celebrated for the way it makes characters look cool or powerful. By Esther Zuckerman In the new romantic dramedy ...