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Published on 11:32 GMT

EXCLUSIVE: MIRA Pharmaceuticals Signs To Acquire SKNY Pharmaceuticals, Expand Pipeline Into Weight Loss And Smoking ...

On Monday, MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. MIRA signed a binding letter of intent (LOI) to acquire SKNY Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The transaction includes a $5 million capital infusion of cash or equivalent consideration into MIRA, reinforcing its financial …

Source: Benzinga - Neutral
Published on 07:55 GMT

Pensions risk: the downside of weight-loss drugs

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. In a world increasingly afflicted by bad diet and obesity, weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have a magical aura. In many …

Source: The Financial Times - Neutral
Published on Mar 23, 2025

The truth about cholesterol: 12 things you need to know – from eggs to weight to statins

High cholesterol can cause heart problems and strokes – but levels can creep up without showing any symptoms. This is why, if you’re over 40, you should be getting your cholesterol checked every five years. It’s a simple enough concept, but, like alcohol …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Mar 23, 2025

Half of Dutch adults overweight as smoking and drinking decline

While the number of smokers and heavy drinkers in the Netherlands continues to fall, obesity remains one of the country’s most persistent public health issues. The latest Leefstijlmonitor (lifestyle monitor), a study conducted by the CBS, RIVM, and other …

Source: NL Times - Neutral
Published on Mar 23, 2025

‘How I developed the Bigger Body method to help women lose weight after slimming clubs failed’

After struggling for years with her own weight, personal trainer Gemma Rix realised that slimming clubs were not helping her to lose weight - instead they were making her feel worse because she couldn’t stick to her diets. She set off to find out what …

Source: Cambridge Independent - Center-left
Published on 18:28 GMT

Always read the fine print

Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Column 0822 cy vollum column.BI.JPG jpg, BI WARNING: this column contains trace elements of humour yet may cause drowsiness. Do not attempt to operate heavy machinery while reading. Even glancing at these words could cause …

Source: Pembroke Observer and News - Label Pending
Published on Mar 22, 2025

What is a 'sedentary lifestyle'? Cardiologist warns that too much sitting may be as harmful as smoking

For decades, smoking has been the villain of the health world, linked to everything from lung cancer to heart disease. But what if there was another silent culprit lurking in our daily lives—one that most of us are guilty of without even realizing? …

Source: The Economic Times - Label Pending
Published on Mar 21, 2025

Did Lucille Ball really require ‘I Love Lucy’ co-star Vivian Vance to weight 10 lbs more than she did?

For those who are keeping track of such things, Thursday of this week is the first day of Spring! Not only that … Monday was St. Patrick’s Day! A couple of things bringing forth the green in the world. With spring, of course, comes the annual renewal of …

Source: The Courier Herald - Georgia - Label Pending
Published on Mar 21, 2025

Smoking and alcohol consumption down since 2014, obesity unchanged

The share of people who smoke fell from 26 percent in 2014 to 18 percent in 2024. The percentage of adults who consume alcohol excessively fell from 10 to 6 percent over the same period. Excessive alcohol comsumption is classified as more than 21 units of …

Source: Statistics Netherlands - Label Pending
Published on Mar 21, 2025

I quit my 45-year 20-cigarettes-a-day habit with a new £4 Ozempic for smokers from the NHS - and now I save £400 a month

For 45 years Tony Murphy was a solid 20-a-day smoker. His occasional attempts at quitting lasted at best days, often only hours, as his craving for a cigarette was so strong. But the father-of-five has not had a cigarette now for six months – and hasn’t …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Mar 21, 2025

Children in UAE as young as nine smoking: study

A study has shown that children in the UAE are inhaling their first hit of tobacco aged nine or younger, prompting calls for households to become smoke-free to stop children from developing an addiction to nicotine. A UAE University study presented at a …

Source: The National News - Pro-Government
Published on Mar 21, 2025

The Dutch are smoking and drinking less, but half are overweight

March 21, 2025 Photo: Depositphotos.comSome 18% of Dutch adults smoke, 6% are heavy drinkers and half are overweight, according to the latest edition of the CBS’s annual health survey. Fewer people smoked and drank last year when compared with 10 years ago …

Source: DutchNews - Neutral
Published on Mar 21, 2025

Men struggle to quit smoking, women to maintain weight: cancer prevention survey

To prevent cancer, it is necessary to practice a healthy lifestyle, such as not drinking alcohol, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and eating a balanced diet. However, it is difficult for men to stop drinking and smoking and for women to maintain …

Source: Korea Biomedical Review - Neutral
Published on Mar 19, 2025

Arrowhead’s CEO got a call from PlayStation when he said players could save their money and wait to buy Helldivers 2 ...

Helldivers 2 certainly had no trouble selling, torpedoing the series into one of the biggest co-op sensations around and an overnight hit for PlayStation as its fastest-selling game ever. Arrowhead had never made a game so monumental before, and any who …

Source: PC Gamer - Neutral
Published on Mar 21, 2025

High govt. revenue and low foreign exchange reserves High foreign exchange reserves and low govt. revenue!

by Dr B. J. C. Perera MBBS(Cey), DCH(Cey), DCH(Eng), MD(Paed), MRCP(UK), FRCP(Edin), FRCP(Lond), FRCPCH(UK), FSLCPaed, FCCP, Hony. FRCPCH(UK), Hony. FCGP(SL) Specialist Consultant Paediatrician and Honorary Senior Fellow, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine …

Source: The Island - Center-left
Published on Mar 20, 2025

Did Lucille Ball really require Vivian Vance to weigh ten pounds more than she did during “I Love Lucy”?

DID YOU KNOW…? Did Lucille Ball really require Vivian Vance to weigh ten pounds more than she did during “I Love Lucy”? By Jack Bagley didyouknowcolumn@gmail.com Copyright © 2025 Jack Bagley For those who are keeping track of such things, Thursday of this …

Source: The Star-Mercury Vindicator - Georgia - Label Pending
Published on Mar 20, 2025

The Future of EU Tobacco Taxation: Insights from Member States and Best Practices for the Next Tobacco Excise Tax ...

Key Findings An update to the EU’s Excise TaxAn excise tax is a tax imposed on a specific good or activity. Excise taxes are commonly levied on cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, soda, gasoline, insurance premiums, amusement activities, and betting, and …

Source: Tax Foundation - Neutral
Published on 17:22 GMT

All The Musts At Milan Design Week 2025

Last spring, I was sitting in a quiet Milanese courtyard with a Negroni Sbagliato, watching the late afternoon light stretch across worn stone. Next to me, a designer sketched furiously. “It’s either genius or a logistical nightmare,” they muttered as …

Source: Forbes - Neutral
Published on 23:06 GMT

This is why returning astronaut Sunita Williams' hair turned white

The dramatic transformation underscores the toll of prolonged microgravity, radiation exposure and pressure shifts on the human body. Williams and crewmate Barry “Butch” Wilmore, 62, now face a 45-day rehabilitation program at NASA’s Johnson Space Center …

Source: Ynet - Uncategorized

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Published on March 24, 2025 - 05:27 GMT

More police powers and harsher fines against the illicit tobacco and vape trade

Release date: 24/03/25 Police will be given greater powers to crack down on criminal activities linked with the illegal tobacco and vape trade and tough new penalties will apply to commercial sales, under new laws introduced to State Parliament. …

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Published on March 24, 2025 - 22:54 GMT

TBI Announces K9 Agent Faith’s Retirement

TENNESSEE– The TBI’s first ever Accelerant Detection Canine (ADC), Faith, is retiring after nearly eight years of service. Faith was born at the University of Auburn and received obedience and house-breaking training at a prison for women in Florida. Faith …

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Published on March 24, 2025 - 08:33 GMT

Refrigerated Truck Market is Expected to Reach USD 6.4 Billion by 2032 | MRFR

The growing demand for temperature control to reduce food waste and mitigate health risks is fueling market growth. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The refrigerated truck market is a crucial segment of the …

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Published on March 24, 2025 - 08:47 GMT

Brigham Buhler Urges Texas House to Act on Food Labeling Reform and Fix America’s Broken Food System

Brigham Buhler, CEO of Ways2Well, urged Texas lawmakers to improve food labeling, exposing industry deception and advocating for consumer rights. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This week, Brigham Buhler, Founder …

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Published on March 24, 2025 - 21:35 GMT

Greenbrier International, Inc dba Dollar Tree - 574706 - 11/06/2019

Delivery Method: VIA UPS Product: Drugs Recipient: Recipient Name Mr. Gary M. Philbin Recipient Title President and Chief Executive Officer Greenbrier International, Inc dba Dollar Tree 500 Volvo Parkway Chesapeake, VA 23320 United States Issuing Office: …

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Published on March 24, 2025 - 10:52 GMT

Bacterial Pneumonia Market Report 2025: Size, Trends, And Growth Insights For Global Expansion

The Business Research Company's Bacterial Pneumonia Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Updated 2025 Market Reports …

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Published on March 22, 2025 - 09:18 GMT

FDA Roundup: March 21, 2025

For Immediate Release: March 21, 2025 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency: On Thursday, the FDA approved Fabhalta (iptacopan) for the treatment of adults with complement 3 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on March 21, 2025 - 20:24 GMT

William Sawyers Introduces a Unique Collection of Thoughtful and Educational Children’s Books

CONCORD, CA, UNITED STATES, March 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author, William Sawyers is proud to share four distinctive books created to inspire curiosity and teach meaningful lessons to young readers. His titles — Bill’s Pride, What Am I? Bugs, …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Movie 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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