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Published on Apr 13, 2025

‘Anime Is the New Cigarette’ – U.S. Health Official Compares Otaku Culture to Addiction

A recent comment from a U.S. health advisor has ignited controversy across anime communities worldwide. Speaking at a youth health panel, the official described anime as “the new cigarette,” arguing that excessive viewing may lead to emotional dependency, …

Source: OtakuKart - Neutral
Published on 03:42 GMT

Tobacco policy hell sets open season for black market

Over the past month, both Four Corners and 60 Minutes have done major investigations into Australia’s $5 billion tobacco black market and the criminal gangs who now dominate the industry. Nick McKenzie’s 60 Minutes report began by squarely laying the blame …

Source: Independent Australia - Left-wing
Published on Apr 12, 2025

As Trump Promotes ‘Clean Beautiful Coal,’ a Lit Cigarette Above a West Virginia Coal Mine Leaves a Woman Fighting for ...

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump took to the White House podium to boost one of his favorite energy sources. “We’re ending Joe Biden’s war on beautiful clean coal once and for all,” he said, as uniformed coal miners lined up behind him. “I tell my …

Source: Inside Climate News - Neutral
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Column: Long-overdue increase in the cigarette tax would be big medicine

In various state health-ranking reports, Indiana is consistently among the unhealthiest states on most any measure including chronic disease, overall health, and life expectancy. According to the American Lung Association, our state’s maternal smoking rate …

Source: The Republic - Indiana - Label Pending
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Forget warning photos - this cigarette pack just coughed at you

On April 11, 1972, a man from Chicago tried to make smokers think twice before lighting up. Lewis R Toppel patented a strange but clever invention: a cigarette pack that coughed at you when picked up. Literally. The battery-powered pack had a tiny record …

Source: India Today - Neutral
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Viva Vitality: Quit smoking – testimonials for inspiration and motivation

By Rita Aman on April 11, 2025. If you are looking for information to help you quit smoking, you can find many glossy pamphlets, books, websites and apps that offer helpful quit tips and strategies. I have found the real-life stories from those that have …

Source: Medicine Hat News - Neutral
Published on Apr 11, 2025

No Increased Birth Defect Risk From Smoking Cessation Meds

TOPLINE: A large cohort study found no increased risk for major congenital malformations (MCMs) among infants with prenatal exposure to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), varenicline, or bupropion within 90 days before conception or during the first …

Source: Medscape - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2025

Is Vaping Really the Healthier Alternative to Smoking?

For decades, smokers have struggled to break free from the grip of nicotine addiction. And while traditional methods like nicotine patches and gum have helped some, many find them ineffective due to their inability to replicate the behavioral aspects of …

Source: Fort Worth Weekly - Texas - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2025

Smoking places financial strain on disadvantaged households

Disadvantaged households have higher rates of smoking, putting pressure on their household budgets, University of Queensland research has found. Professor Coral Gartner from UQ's School of Public Health, said reducing smoking among households in lower …

Source: Medical News - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2025

Rantz: Democrats make it more difficult and expensive to quit smoking in Washington

Smoking cigarettes is a deadly habit. But if you were hoping it would be inexpensive to quit, Washington Democrats have something to say about it. In fact, they won’t even make it easy for you. Senate Bill 5803 imposes an additional tax of up to 95% of the …

Source: My Northwest - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2025

Vaping Does Not Aid in Quitting Smoking, Makes it Harder to Quit

New Delhi, India: Mothers Against Vaping, a united front of concerned mothers combating the escalating vaping crisis among our youth, has highlighted recent studies from the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego), the University of Auckland and …

Source: The CSR Journal - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2025

‘Mothers Against Vaping’ urges youth to resist propaganda on vaping as smoking cessation aid

New Delhi, Apr 10 (PTI) An anti-vaping group has cited international studies that showed individuals who indulge in vaping find it harder to stop smoking and urged the country’s youth to resist the propaganda on vapes being promoted as gateway devices to …

Source: The Print - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2025

More support needed to reduce high smoking burden in low-income households

Disadvantaged households have higher rates of smoking, putting pressure on their household budgets, University of Queensland research has found. Professor Coral Gartner from UQ’s School of Public Health, said reducing smoking among households in lower …

Source: The University of Queensland - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2025

Is 'quit smoking' spending in district a waste of cash?

The comments came after a Keighley councillor questioned whether public money should continue to be spent on smoking cessation work. Councillor Paul Godwin – who represents Keighley West – said smoking rates had plummeted in recent decades, and he felt …

Source: Keighley News - Label Pending
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Health care deserves Hurd's interest as much as tariffs

Science (noun) – The pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology based on evidence. The incompetence is deep and wide. The sheer scope of the “hatchet vs. scalpel” changes to …

Source: The Daily Sentinel - Colorado - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2025

Risk and Protective Factors of COPD Among Smokers: A Cross-Sectional Study Using NHANES Database

Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a persistent pulmonary inflammatory condition that can result in progressive and irreversible airway obstruction.1 It ranks as the third leading cause of mortality globally, with 3.23 million …

Source: Dove Medical Press - Neutral
Published on 10:51 GMT

Why CDC cuts are being called ‘the greatest gift to tobacco industry in the last half-century’

In the earliest ads, Terrie Hall wears a scarf around her throat to cover the artificial voice box that helps her speak. She talks about smoking on the day of her surgery; how she wishes she’d recorded her voice so her grandchildren would know how she used …

Source: STAT - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on 05:29 GMT

Are men ignoring their health? Key issues they can't afford to overlook

Men are generally more prone to certain diseases due to biological, lifestyle, and behavioral factors. Studies indicate that men have a shorter life expectancy than women, often attributed to higher rates of cardiovascular diseases, cancers, metabolic …

Source: The Times of India - Center-right
Published on 02:16 GMT

Free Vape Kits Won’t Deliver Smokefree 2025 Goal

The Government’s new smokefree initiative to distribute free vape ‘starter’ kits will help fewer than 500 people to quit smoking, according to new analysis from public health experts. In the latest Public Health Communication Centre Briefing, researchers …

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Published on April 10, 2025 - 17:09 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Charges Five Suspects in Unlicensed Tobacco Scheme that Cost Californians $24 Million in Lost Tax ...

SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the grand jury indictment of five suspects for selling tobacco without a license and committing tax fraud that cost the state of California over $24 million in lost tax revenue. On March 14 …

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Published on April 11, 2025 - 21:31 GMT

Scouting America National Capital Area Council Announces 2025 NOESA Award Honorees

The award recognizes Eagle Scouts achieving prominence in their professional and civic life while highlighting their tremendous contributions to our community. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scouting America …

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Published on April 11, 2025 - 21:35 GMT

FDA Honored to Welcome HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to FDA Campus

For Immediate Release: April 11, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today welcomed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to its headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, a visit that included remarks to FDA employees, meetings with agency leadership, …

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Published on April 11, 2025 - 21:10 GMT

FDA Honored to Welcome HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to FDA Campus

For Immediate Release: April 11, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today welcomed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to its headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, a visit that included remarks to FDA employees, meetings with agency leadership, …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

Published on April 11, 2025 - 10:19 GMT

Tourist price index (TPI) for the 1st quarter of 2025

MACAU, April 11 - Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the first quarter of 2025 went up by 1.15% year-on-year, on account of dearer prices of jewellery and watches, as well as higher …

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Published on April 10, 2025 - 17:19 GMT

Aurora Dentist Dr. John K. Zalesky Featured for Expertise in Gum Disease Symptoms and Prevention

Highlights Early Gum Disease Symptoms and Prevention Tips AURORA, CO, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Residents of Aurora, CO wondering how to tell if they have gum disease can now turn to expert insight from Dr. John K. …

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Published on April 10, 2025 - 21:20 GMT

Attorney General Bird Leads Charge to Crack Down on Illegal Chinese E-Cigarettes that Target Kids

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that she is leading 27 states and Guam in asking the Trump Administration to continue combatting the flood of illegal Chinese e-cigarettes into the U.S. that target kids. Last year alone, …

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Published on April 10, 2025 - 21:27 GMT

FDA Announces Plan to Phase Out Animal Testing Requirement for Monoclonal Antibodies and Other Drugs

For Immediate Release: April 10, 2025 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking a groundbreaking step to advance public health by replacing animal testing in the development of monoclonal antibody therapies and other drugs with more effective, …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

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Published on December 7, 2016 - 17:55 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 14:10 GMT

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 09:24 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

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Published on November 16, 2016 - 15:46 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

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Published on October 25, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

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Published on October 18, 2016 - 11:29 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

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Published on October 14, 2016 - 07:33 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

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Published on October 11, 2016 - 14:19 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

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Published on September 29, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

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Published on September 23, 2016 - 14:01 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

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Published on September 22, 2016 - 19:30 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

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Published on September 16, 2016 - 10:04 GMT

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

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Published on September 14, 2016 - 08:35 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

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Published on September 6, 2016 - 12:45 GMT

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

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Published on July 19, 2016 - 11:18 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

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Published on July 12, 2016 - 13:55 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

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Published on July 11, 2016 - 02:16 GMT

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

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Published on June 8, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

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Published on June 3, 2016 - 04:56 GMT

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

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Published on May 27, 2016 - 11:37 GMT

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

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