Read more menthol stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/30625/menthol.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 12:52:19 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/33315/menthol-debate-splits-black-caucus.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe exemption of menthol from a bill banning flavored cigarettes is causing a rift in the Black Congressional Caucus, the New York Times reports. Some members of the caucus, which has strong financial ties to tobacco companies, argue that menthol cigarettes cause disproportionate harm to blacks and are pushing for...http://www.newser.com/story/33315/menthol-debate-splits-black-caucus.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 25 Jul 2008 2:28:43 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/32620/menthol-used-to-hook-young-smokers-study.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTobacco companies use menthol to make the taste of cigarettes more acceptable to young first-time smokers until they become addicted, a new study charges. Researchers found that 44% of child smokers used menthol cigarettes, reports Reuters. "Menthol stimulates the cooling receptors in the lungs," said an expert from the Harvard...http://www.newser.com/story/32620/menthol-used-to-hook-young-smokers-study.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 17 Jul 2008 2:41:13 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27353/menthol-gets-free-pass-in-cigarette-bill.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCongress is preparing to vote on legislation that would ban almost all flavored cigarettes—except menthol, the most prevalent flavoring of all. The bill would eliminate kinds like cloves and cinnamon that appeal to kids, but make an exception for menthol—which lures new smokers by masking the harshness of...http://www.newser.com/story/27353/menthol-gets-free-pass-in-cigarette-bill.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 13 May 2008 13:08:53 CDT