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The silent killer in the air: Shocking health risks of secondhand smoking

Passive smoking, often referred to as secondhand smoke or environmental tobacco smoke, encompasses a myriad of health risks that extend beyond mere inconvenience. Exposure to the smoke emanating from actively smoked tobacco products introduces nonsmokers to a plethora of detrimental health consequences. This article delves into the multifaceted dangers associated…

The Times of India

Making health our top priority in 2024

The silent epidemic of NCDs is fuelled by common behavioural risk factors — unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, the use of tobacco and alcohol — which are all on the rise in India.

The Hindu

Woman spared jail following bid to defraud HMRC

A businesswoman has been spared jail for her role in a serious organised crime bid to evade almost £200,000 of tax on half-a-tonne of smuggled…

The National (Scotland)

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32 Broadway Shows That Ran For A Crazy Amount Of Time

Broadway has had some awesome shows that have run for a long time. Here are some of the best that you have to know about.

Cinemablend

Avalanche Broadcaster Accidentally Took Swig of Partner’s Tobacco Spit Cup Live on Air

The video is equally gross and hilarious.

Sports Illustrated

California banned sales of flavored e-cigarettes in 2022 − but a new study finds online stores are still selling them, even to kids

Californians – including minors – are still able to buy flavored electronic cigarettes online, even after the state’s much-publicized ban went into effect. That’s the key finding of my team’s new study, published in JAMA Network Open.

The Conversation

Economists, health experts push for steep hike in taxes on tobacco products

With consumption of tobacco products claiming the lives of over 13 lakh people in the country every year, economists and health experts suggested a steep increase in the tax rates on tobacco products to disincentivise consumers from purchasing them.

The Hindu

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A central Kentucky father and son remain committed to tobacco production

There was a time when swirling leafy clumps of tobacco plants were found back-to-back to back along Kentucky’s farming landscape. However, that’s not the case today. With the health impacts of smoking well documented and consumption falling steadily over the years, full-time only-burley growers are hard to find. A father…

WEKU

Elf Bar and other e-cigarette makers dodged US customs and taxes after China's ban on vaping flavors (cloned)

Until recently, the Chinese manufacturer behind Elf Bar e-cigarettes was able to slip its products passed U.S. customs officials

The Independent UK

Elf Bar and other e-cigarette makers dodged US customs and taxes after China's ban on vaping flavors

Until recently, the Chinese manufacturer behind Elf Bar e-cigarettes was able to slip its products passed U.S. customs officials

The Independent UK

Illegal cigarettes, vapes seized in $2.3m police bust

Victorian police officers have raided several tobacco stores linked to crime syndicates, seizing $2.3 million worth of illicit tobacco products.

AAP

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network lobbies KY lawmakers for anti-smoking measure in state

A campaign from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is requesting that lawmakers approve a yearly $10 million investment towards the state’s Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program.

WEKU

Why is smoking back? Could one reason be loneliness?

More young people are taking up the habit, and one reason may be a need for the comfort of connection, says Coco Khan, a Guardian commissioning editor

The Guardian - UK

Anantpur police to undergo training on COTPA; curb tobacco addiction among children

Strict action to be taken against public smoking & tobacco sales near educational institutions in Anantapur district.

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E-cigarettes are not shown to be effective for quitting tobacco use: WHO

The WHO added there is an urgent need to control e-cigarettes to protect children, as well as non-smokers and minimise health harms to the population.

The Hindu

Technology can help commercial crop growers meet challenges of climate mandates, says ICAR ADG

Indian Council of Agricultural Research Assistant Director General (ICAR - Commercial Agriculture and Seed) D.K. Yadava on December 13 (Wednesday) advocated the adoption of climate-resilient technologies to encourage commercial crops in a bid to meet the challenges related to new climate mandates.

France 24

Could Emily afford to rent in Paris? An author's guide to surviving gentrification

Journalist Cole Stangler is the author of "Paris Is Not Dead: Surviving Hypergentrification in the City of Light". His book delves into the phenomenon of gentrification in the French capital, with high rents pushing many residents out to the suburbs, while also celebrating the neighbourhoods that still remain affordable for…

The Hindu

Recurrent inclement weather remains a headache for tobacco growers in south coastal Andhra Pradesh

Tobacco growers in south coastal Andhra Pradesh are in trouble as the cyclonic storm Michaung has flattened the crops in the region. It is for the second consecutive year that the tobacco farmers are grappling with nature’s fury. Cyclonic storm Mandous wreaked havoc on the tobacco crop in about 40%…

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Police inspector injured in tiff with hotel employee in Kadapa

A police inspector sustained injury following a clash with an employee of a hotel in Kadapa. Anil, who is working as an Inspector in the intelligence wing, scolded the hotel employee for moving around late in the night, and for smoking and chewing tobacco in the public place, leading to…

The Guardian - UK

Millions of young people exposed to vape posts online, charity says

Report claims posts promoting smoking alternatives have been viewed more than 3.4bn times across social media

AAP

Individual cigarettes to contain warnings under new law

New smoking laws that address rising levels of vaping have passed parliament, banning the use of appealing names and including new warnings on packets.

The Independent UK

White House delays menthol cigarette ban, alarming anti-smoking advocates

The White House is pushing back a plan to ban menthol cigarettes, an unexpected delay that quickly sparked criticism from anti-smoking groups

Roll Call

FDA delays menthol ban following lobbying war - Roll Call

In a victory for the tobacco industry, the Biden administration is delaying a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.

WEKU

New Zealand's Indigenous people are furious over plans to snuff out anti-smoking laws

A year ago, New Zealand enacted what are perhaps the world's toughest anti-smoking laws. The new conservative government plans a repeal — and an end the Maori Health Authority. Protests have ensued.

The Hindu

Permit sale of tobacco produced by unauthorised growers, says Pratap Simha

MP Simha urges Union Minister Goyal to permit sale of tobacco produced by unauthorised growers in Karnataka with nil penalties for 2023-24 crop season. 40,000 authorised and 11,000 unregistered farmers cultivate the crop in Mysuru region for livelihood. Prolonged drought led to drop in productivity and impacted farmers' finances. MP…

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