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Panama To Host Anti-tobacco Talks As Industry Courts New, Younger Smokers

A global anti-tobacco meeting opens in Panama on Monday to halt the harmful consequences of smoking, as tobacco companies endeavor to hook more users -- including children -- with addictive products.

International Business Times

The fight over banning menthol cigarettes has a long history steeped in race

Black smokers make up menthol tobacco's largest market, and have the highest rates of lung cancer. But the fight over banning menthol is a complex and divisive issue in the Black community.

WEKU

Men face court after tobacco shop arson probe

Two men charged by detectives investigating arsons linked to an illicit tobacco conflict have faced court.

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Arrest over series of arson attacks in Melbourne

A 25-year-old man has been arrested over a string of arson attacks in Melbourne, with investigators believing he ordered the fires.

AAP

Kentucky receives failing grades from American Lung Association – with one exception

The American Lung Association’s annual State of Tobacco Control report is out and Kentucky received mostly failing grades. However, the state did get a “B” for smoking cessation services.

WEKU

Whisper it, but in opposing Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban, Liz Truss might be right

Restricting flavoured vapes make sense, but halting tobacco sales altogether for all entering adulthood is bizarre, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

US surgeon general Vivek Murthy: ‘Loneliness is like hunger, a signal we’re lacking something for survival’

As the 19th and 21st surgeon general, Murthy has described loneliness as an epidemic on par with tobacco use – the antidote, he says, is human connection

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British Government Plans Ban on Disposable Vapes and Flavored Tobacco

The British government plans to ban disposable vapes and restrict flavors marketed towards children to combat rising youth vaping rates and nicotine addiction.

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Tobacco Plants Offer Sustainable Solution For Vaccine Ingredient Production

Tobacco plants replicate crucial vaccine ingredient, revolutionizing production

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Anti Tobacco Forum criticises waiver of penalty on cultivation of unauthorized tobacco

The Anti Tobacco Forum criticizes the Indian government's decision to waive penalties on excess and unauthorized tobacco cultivation.

The Hindu

More than four million illegal vapes seized at UK border

The number has quadrupled in a 12-month period, as British authorities attempt to quash youth vaping.

Evening Standard

Sweet And 'Spicy': Nicaraguan Cigars Winning Over The World

With a deftness that comes from four decades of experience, Aristo Torres sorts tobacco leaves at a factory in Nicaragua -- a country making great strides in the manufacture and export of cigars.

International Business Times

‘They’re addicting kids and they know it’: the attorney challenging social media firms

Matthew P Bergman’s firm has filed cases against Snap, TikTok and others, with a novel argument – that the products are harmful by design

The Guardian - US

Are These 3 Tobacco Stocks Worth It in 2024?

The global tobacco industry thrives with reduced-risk innovations and sustained profitability, driven by the popularity of e-cigarettes. Hence, let us delve into fundamentally solid tobacco stocks Turning Point Brands (TPB), Vector Group (VGR), and Imperial Brands (IMBBY) to evaluate if they are worth investing in this year. Read more….

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Chuck Schumer Attacks Lifesaving Zyn Nicotine Pouches

Zyn pouches are a dramatically safer alternative to smoking.

The Guardian - UK

Disposable vapes ban ‘could lead to relapse in people trying to quit smoking’

Study suggests proposal to prevent uptake by children in UK may discourage use of e-cigarettes instead of tobacco among adults

The Guardian - UK

How British American Tobacco lobbied Kenya to water down nicotine pouch warnings

Exclusive: tobacco giant said it would pull investment from a Nairobi factory if its request for smaller health labels was not met, leaked documents show

AAP

Warehouse robbery probe sparks illegal tobacco find

An investigation into a break and enter at a warehouse has led police to seize more than than two tonnes of illicit tobacco products and vapes.

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3 Tobacco Stocks to Watch With Weekly Profits Ahead

Despite encountering various challenges, the tobacco industry is set to grow due to sustained consumption and the introduction of innovative products. Therefore, it could be wise to add fundamentally strong tobacco stocks Japan Tobacco Inc. (JAPAY), Altria Group, Inc. (MO), and British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) to one’s watchlist. Read…

The Guardian - UK

Design news: style after a mastectomy, a pop art funfair and a skate ramp at Chelsea

A new book about women in architecture, the fashion collective making art out of clothes and a ferris wheel designed by Jean-Michel Basquiat

WEKU

Proposed federal law would put limits on use of $50 billion in opioid settlements

Lawmakers want to ensure the funds are actually used to fight the addiction crisis, not "as a piggy bank for other projects."

The Times of India

Throat Cancer: A guide to early detection and timely intervention

Throat cancer, encompassing cancers of the larynx, pharynx, and tonsils, manifests through a range of symptoms that demand attention and swift action. Linked to factors such as tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, and certain viral infections, early detection is crucial for successful treatment. Treatment may involve surgery, radiation therapy, or…

The Hindu

Pratap Simmha assures tobacco growers waiver of penalty for unauthorised crop

Mysuru MP assures tobacco growers in Karnataka of penalty waiver on unauthorised crop during auction season.

The Hindu

Compound from ‘Indian tobacco’ has potential to ease Alzheimer’s symptoms: study

A recent study by Kerala scientists reveals that a compound derived from Indian tobacco shows potential in treating Alzheimer's.

International Business Times UK

Unexpected Surge in UK Inflation Poses Challenges for Bank of England's Monetary Policy

The United Kingdom experienced an unexpected rise in inflation to 4.0 per cent in December, marking the first increase in the past 10 months.

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