MENTHOL BAN: The FDA has proposed a ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, saying the move “will help save lives.” Menthols makeup nearly 40% of the cigarette market and are the choice for 85% of Black smokers compared to 30% of White smokers. Ben Tracy has more | CBS Evening News

Menthol masks the harshness of cigarette smoke, making the smoke easier to inhale. Learn why certain groups, including young people and African Americans, are more likely to start and keep smoking menthol cigarettes: https://go.usa.gov/x7Cd2 | CDC Tobacco Free