How harm reduction advocates and the tobacco industry have used the pandemic to promote nicotine
Scientific papers suggesting smokers are less likely to get sick with covid-19 discredited as links to tobacco industry, survey by BMJ today.
Journalists Stéphane Horel and Ties Keyzer report undisclosed financial links between…
The Canadian Vaping Association: Quebec Coalition for
BEAMSVILLE, Ontario, June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The Quebec Coalition for Tobacco Control has issued a press release advocating the implementation of a flavor ban and nicotine cap in Quebec. The Canadian Vaping Association (ACV)…
Point / Counterpoint: Smokers and minorities have dealt the ruling class yet another blow with the…
Now, President Joe Biden's administration is looking to take smokers even further, this time adding an unfortunate racial component as menthols are used overwhelmingly by African Americans.…
Altria-Juul deal goes to trial
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Group Inc. and the Federal Trade Commission are set to clash over allegations the Marlboro…
Poda to launch pilot distribution with Big Tobacco
“We are extremely pleased to partner with ESON, which is recognized as one of the leading manufacturers of electronic cigarette devices and, more recently, as a world leader in smoke-free heat and non-burn products. Said Ryan Selby,…
Global Smokers Reach 1.1 Billion, Study Finds
A new study suggests there was a record 1.1 billion smokers worldwide in 2019 and nearly 8 million related deaths. Researchers warn that progress against smoking prevalence has slowed over the past 10 years in many…
Milind Soman Recalls “Smoking 20-30 Cigarettes A Day” on Captain Vyom Sets: “Dumbest Thing…
Actor-model Milind Soman spoke on Tuesday about when he started smoking and called it the "dumbest thing" he has ever done.In the aftermath of World No Tobacco Day, Milind recalled that he had taken the habit on the sets of Captain…
Income increases with cigarette sales
The quarterly profit of ITC Ltd. increased, according to estimates, as cigarette sales increased.Net profit of the consumer goods company - also India's largest cigarette maker - rose 6.5% in the previous quarter to Rs 3,755.47 crore in…
NW Health MEC reminds the public of the risks associated with smoking
As the world commemorated World No Tobacco Day on Monday, North West Health MEC Madoda Sambatha reminded the public of the risks associated with smoking.
The World Health Organization (WHO) in 1987 designated May 31 as World No…
New program to reduce smoking rates among pregnant Maori shows promise
Health programs that teach Maori knowledge about pregnancy and reinstate traditional practices could help reduce smoking during pregnancy, according to a new study.
The study evaluated a quit smoking program for pregnant Maori women…