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Scientists Identify The Surprising Secret Ingredients in Male Moth Pheromones

Male tobacco budworm moths emit a pheromone that may act as an aphrodisiac on female moths.

Inverse · Aug 1, 2023

Incidence of lung cancer on the rise in Karnataka, say oncologists

Oncologists in Mysuru express concern over rising burden of lung cancer in India. Est. incidence in Karnataka in 2021 was 5,744, with 3,614 cases in males and 2,130 in females. Lung cancer is leading cause of cancer deaths in State, accounting for 10.47%. In India, it accounts for 5.9% of…

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

‘Poison in every puff’: Canada puts health warnings on individual cigarettes

The first-of-its-kind measure is part of a sweeping new set of tobacco regulations to tighten controls over the industry

The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2023

OTT platforms must now display anti-tobacco warnings on screen

Every publisher of online curated contents displaying tobacco products or their use has to display anti-tobacco health spots, for a minimum 30 seconds each at the beginning and middle of the programme. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 25, 2023

On eve of 84th birthday, PMK leader S. Ramadoss reiterates commitment to ensure reservations for Vanniyars

S. Ramadoss, founder of PMK, on his 84th birthday, reiterated his commitment to bring about separate reservations for Vanniyars proportional to their population. He expressed his happiness and hurt at the appraisal of his achievements as the party's founder. He also committed to implementing tobacco and liquor prohibition, ensuring Tamil…

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Oklahoma governor's feud with Native American tribes continues over revenue agreements

Republican leaders in Oklahoma are grumbling publicly that Gov. Kevin Stitt’s hostile posture toward Native American tribes is costing the state money and are considering pushing him out of tribal negotiations altogether

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023

Restrict disposable vapes like tobacco to curb child use, says senior Tory

Steve Brine urges ministers to consider ban on packaging and marketing of vapes to children

Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2023

Tobacco Board fixes crop size at 142 million kg for Andhra Pradesh in 2023-24 agriculture year

Tobacco Board fixes crop size at 142 million kg for 2023-24; stakeholders sought 170 million kg. Election of Vice-Chairman put off due to lack of understanding among stakeholders. Board Chairman, Executive Director, Director of CTRI, and members attended meeting.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Chancellor must hike vape taxes to discourage the habit, Tory ex-health minister says

Maggie Throup also called on ministers to outlaw the sale of vapes within a certain distance of schools.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Andhra Pradesh farmers upbeat as tobacco fetches record prices during e-auctions

Farmers in Andhra Pradesh upbeat as tobacco fetches record price; 400M kg short supply globally led to high demand; cyclonic storm damaged 40% of crop; enterprising growers replanted & gap-filled; exporters & domestic cigarette manufacturers bid high in e-auctions; medium-grade varieties fetched ₹207/kg; low-grade varieties ₹195/kg; bright-grade ₹205/kg; Union Ministry…

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023