Men's cosmetic surgery; menthol warning

More American men seem to be lining up for face-lifts, Botox injections, nose jobs and liposuction than ever before. A new report by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons shows the number of cosmetic procedures among men in the United States increased by 2 percent last year, compared with 2009. Men underwent more than 1.1 million cosmetic procedures, including both minimally invasive and surgical procedures, according to the report. "Men are paying more attention to their appearance," said Dr. Phillip Haeck, the society's president.

Menthol warning

In a long-awaited decision, an advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said last week that menthol cigarettes are harmful and removing them "from the marketplace would benefit public health in the United States." The Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee also said that menthols' minty flavor may make smoking more attractive, spurring youth and especially blacks (who tend to favor menthol cigarettes) to try cigarettes.